Across
- 3. in a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly
- 6. a natural ability to do something
- 8. extremely beautiful and, typically, elegant
- 10. a very unhappy or unfortunate state
- 11. moving in a twisting, curving, or indirect way, or having many curves
- 13. an act that goes against a code of conduct, rule or law; an offense
- 18. an official order laying claim to the use of property or materials
- 19. spread throughout something
Down
- 1. in a very sincere, emotional, and determined way that shows you want someone to do or not do something
- 2. taking effect from a date in the past
- 4. no longer produced or used; out of date
- 5. lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics.
- 7. a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question
- 9. “a strong verbal reprimand” or “severe criticism”
- 12. standing out so as to be clearly visible
- 14. comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
- 15. insolent or rude in speech or behavior
- 16. difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight
- 17. anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
- 20. make an unpleasant feeling less intense