Across
- 2. something resembling this, as a speech, essay, or book in praise of someone or something
- 5. harsh; grating
- 6. to turn over and over in the mind
- 8. to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate
- 12. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
- 13. a place for hatching eggs of hens, fish, etc., especially a large, commercial or government site where the young are hatched, cared for, and sold or distributed
- 16. something rare, unusual, or uncommon
- 19. unwilling; disinclined
- 20. to shake or weaken (beliefs, feelings, etc.); cause doubt or uncertainty about
Down
- 1. to make a dull, continued, low, monotonous sound; hum; buzz
- 3. readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident
- 4. an act of acknowledging
- 7. turned or directed upward
- 9. distracted; deeply agitated
- 10. moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance
- 11. to discipline, especially by corporal punishment
- 14. to hang loosely, especially with a jerking or swaying motion
- 15. of, like, suitable for, or characteristic of a patriot
- 17. a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc.
- 18. to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely
