Across
- 6. show a lack of respect for; insult.
- 8. physical injury, especially that which is deliberately inflicted.
- 9. a steep or rugged cliff or rock face.
- 10. a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
- 12. move swiftly and smoothly.
- 14. (typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong.
- 16. a structure or place made or chosen by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young.
- 19. refrain from killing, injuring, or distressing.
- 21. put an end to the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.
- 24. a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.
- 25. a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
- 27. beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
- 28. move or cause to move in a particular direction by turning over and over on an axis.
- 30. the complete loss or absence of hope.
Down
- 1. accept or admit the existence or truth of.
- 2. deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death.
- 3. extremely angry.
- 4. the action of protecting, or the state of being protected.
- 5. a fast-running, long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit, having long hind legs and occurring typically in grassland or open woodland.
- 7. an animal that is caught and killed by another for food.
- 11. a thing done; an act.
- 13. ask (someone) earnestly or humbly for something.
- 15. make a low, continuous humming sound.
- 17. a large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill and long broad wings, renowned for its keen sight and powerful soaring flight
- 18. just behavior or treatment.
- 20. (of an animal or bird of prey) spring or swoop suddenly so as to catch prey.
- 22. a group or set of twelve.
- 23. give an authoritative order.
- 26. move or cause to move in a particular direction by turning over and over on an axis.
- 29. defy or challenge (someone) to do something.
