Across
- 2. light emitted by a substance without combustion or perceptible heat.
- 4. and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment.
- 7. a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
- 8. extend the duration of.
- 10. a modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness.
- 12. remain in existence; last.
- 13. not easily upset or excited.
- 14. make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and self-respect, especially publicly.
- 15. neatly and securely rolled or folded up.
- 17. well meaning and kindly.
- 18. succeed in achieving
- 21. prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
- 22. not producing any or the desired effect.
- 23. begin; start.
- 24. showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.
Down
- 1. a unit of length equal to six feet used to measure the depth of water
- 3. person who searches for and collects discarded items.
- 5. unable to be endured.
- 6. the quality of being malign or malevolent.
- 9. break or fail to comply with
- 11. inflict serious damage on.
- 16. the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
- 19. plan or invent
- 20. a thin, light sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting.
- 25. protected or exempt, especially from an obligation or the effects of something.