Across
- 2. Natural ability or talent; quickness in learning and understanding; inherent capability or suitability for something.
- 6. Gathering or assembling together in a group or crowd; coming together for a common purpose.
- 8. Full of unrestrained high spirits, enthusiasm, or vitality; joyously vigorous or effusive; growing profusely (as in plants).
- 9. To move or be drawn toward something by a natural force or attraction (literally, as by gravity; figuratively, to be inclined toward or tend to go to a person, place, or idea).
- 11. To give up or abandon (a claim, right, possession, etc.); to surrender or let go of; to release from one's grasp or control
- 12. Uneasy or fearful about something that might happen; anxious or worried in anticipation of possible trouble or danger.
- 14. Deep; intense; far-reaching; characterized by great insight, wisdom, or seriousness; penetrating deeply into a subject or emotion.
- 16. To punish or discipline, especially by means of corporal punishment or verbal rebuke; to criticize severely or correct with scolding. Chastisement is the act or instance of chastising.
- 18. A violation of a law, command, or rule; an act that goes against established authority or moral code; an offense or sin.
Down
- 1. In a petulant manner; with peevish impatience, irritability, or sullen discontent (often childishly sulky or touchy).
- 3. To feed and protect (a young creature) while it is growing; to help grow or develop; to foster or rear with care and attention. (Also as n.: the process of caring for and encouraging growth.)
- 4. In a manner that shows extreme or excessive concern with minute details; very carefully and precisely; painstakingly thorough.
- 5. Confused or perplexed; puzzled; at a loss to understand; disoriented.
- 7. Not easily described or classified; lacking distinctive characteristics; ordinary, unremarkable, or vague in appearance.
- 10. To influence or persuade (someone) by using flattery, smooth talk, endearments, or gentle urging; to coax or cajole, often subtly or flatteringly.
- 13. Readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident; tangible; capable of being touched or felt (often used figuratively for intense emotions, e.g., "palpable fear").
- 15. Deeply agitated, especially from emotion; extremely upset, distracted, or overwhelmed (often with grief, worry, or confusion).
- 17. Accumulated and stored away secretly or selfishly (often money, food, or supplies) for future use, typically in excess or greedily.