Across
- 4. – Ridicule or mockery.
- 6. – To form or devise an idea in the mind.
- 8. – Pretending to have virtues one does not actually possess.
- 9. – To hide one’s true feelings or thoughts.
- 14. – Small beams of wood used in building.
- 15. – Energetic hand or arm movements.
- 16. – Insects whose sounds are superstitiously thought to predict death.
Down
- 1. – To suppress or hold back.
- 2. – Boldness or daring, often with arrogance.
- 3. – To annoy or worry someone.
- 5. tattoo – A loud, continuous drumming or knocking noise (2 words).
- 7. – In a forceful, passionate, or intense manner.
- 10. – A narrow crack or opening.
- 11. – Smoothness and politeness in manner.
- 12. – The quality of being wise or having good judgment.
- 13. – The act of hiding one's true feelings or intentions.