Across
- 1. (adj) expressing contempt or ridicule
- 5. (verb) to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
- 7. (adj) already decided or settled
- 8. (adv) in a pale, weak, or tired manner
- 11. (verb) to form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence
- 13. (noun) a way of writing about a flaw or failure in society by inflating it to absurdity
- 14. (adj) seeming reasonable or probable
- 16. (noun) the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
- 17. (adj) distinguishable; perceptible
- 20. (noun) system of organization characterized by a hierarchy and lots of paperwork
- 23. (noun, plural) a trace, mark, or remnant of something that is no longer present or in existence
- 25. (adj) not easily seen, noticed, or attracting attention
Down
- 2. (noun) the area near or surrounding a particular place
- 3. (noun) a preference or inclination
- 4. (adj) making or characterized by a loud and unpleasant noise
- 6. (adj) impossible to understand or interpret
- 9. (adj) liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
- 10. (verb) to gather together and organize
- 12. (adj) strong or intoxicating
- 15. (adj) of or relating to the daytime; active during the day
- 18. (noun) the use of irony to mock or convey contempt
- 19. (noun) an alternative road or route
- 21. (noun) a room or building with toilets and washing facilities
- 22. (adj) having two feet
- 24. (verb) to come between so as to hinder or prevent