Across
- 2. Logical and consistent, with all parts fitting together to form a unified whole.
- 4. A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.
- 7. The combination of ideas, components, or elements to form a complex whole.
- 9. Decisive or of the greatest importance in the success or failure of something.
- 11. Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or delicate distinctions.
- 14. The process of repeating a set of instructions or a procedure, often with small improvements each time.
- 16. A problem or difficulty that must be overcome.
- 18. Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
- 19. Adapted, fitted, or made for a particular purpose or person.
Down
- 1. A characteristic of a whole group or class; not specific or lacking individuality.
- 3. No longer in use; out of date.
- 5. So confusing that it is impossible to understand or explain.
- 6. To use something, such as a skill or an advantage, to its maximum potential.
- 8. To produce or provide a natural, agricultural, or industrial product, or a result.
- 10. Brief but comprehensive; giving a lot of information in a few, well-chosen words.
- 12. Something that is relied on for support, often to an excessive degree.
- 13. A limitation or restriction that controls what you can do.
- 15. Involving a great deal of strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
- 17. A place, room, or container where things are stored, especially information.
- 20. To express an idea or feeling fluently, coherently, and with great clarity.