Across
- 4. action designed to soothe
- 6. firm; unyielding
- 7. teaching by repetition and urging
- 11. shameless boldness
- 14. trick
- 15. preexisting preference
- 16. adhere; cling
- 19. charming; flattering
- 20. low; mean
- 21. argumentative
- 23. false accusation; slander
- 24. paleness
- 25. tormented; frustrated
Down
- 1. the study of religion
- 2. courteous regard or respect
- 3. concealment of one's real nature or motives
- 5. make better
- 8. the condition of being unknown
- 9. barely noticeable
- 10. eagerly
- 12. the testimony of a witness made under oath but not in open court
- 13. act of returning an injury or wrong
- 17. skeptically
- 18. avoid or escape by deceit or cleverness
- 22. tending to soothe anger