Across
- 4. To be of the same opinion; to agree.
- 7. The speed at which a passage of music is or should be played; the pace of an activity.
- 9. The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.
- 11. New or unusual in an interesting way.
- 12. To cause surprise or confusion in someone, especially by acting against their expectations.
- 15. A modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness.
- 16. An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials.
- 19. A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.
- 21. Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
- 22. Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.
- 24. Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
- 25. To exclude someone from a society or group.
Down
- 1. Superior skill or ability.
- 2. A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; prejudiced in favor of a particular cause.
- 3. A social or religious custom prohibiting or forbidding a particular practice or association.
- 5. Not allowing fluid to pass through; also, unable to be affected by something.
- 6. The highest or climactic point of something, especially attained after a long time.
- 8. Having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual.
- 10. To allow the existence or occurrence of something that one does not necessarily like or agree with.
- 13. Extremely unpleasant; highly offensive.
- 14. The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.
- 17. Existing or occurring at or on the surface; lacking depth or serious thought.
- 18. To put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect.
- 20. Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
- 23. A belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (or generally accepted) doctrine.
