Across
- 4. a gradual or steady increase in loudness or force
- 7. deeply agitated
- 8. to incite by poking or nagging
- 10. easy and sprightly in manner or bearing (walking)
- 13. impatient irritation, trifling annoyance
- 16. emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude
- 17. to commit a breach or infraction of
Down
- 1. capability, ability, capacity, talent
- 2. to exercise power, as in ruling or dominating
- 3. taking or showing extreme care for minute details
- 5. to speak in a monotonous tone
- 6. to chuckle gleefully
- 9. capable of being touched or felt; easily seen
- 11. the power to float or rise in liquid
- 12. passing quickly, vanishing quickly
- 14. to criticize or discipline severely
- 15. having a kind disposition; gracious