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1. cast or show (someone or something) as a dark shape and outline against a lighter background.
4. something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering.
6. (of a job or person) concerned with or relating to work in an office, especially routine documentation and administrative tasks.
8. stunted in growth or development.
9. completely baffled; very puzzled.
11. a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.
14. the whole of a country outside the capital especially when regarded as lacking in sophistication or culture.
15. a summerhouse or other decorative building used as a shelter in a park or large garden.
16. relating to or used for formal events of a religious or public nature.
17. very complicated or detailed.
18. in a way that lacks confidence; hesitantly.
19. accept something reluctantly but without protest.

1. seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth.
2. not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
3. in a manner indicating disbelief.
5. pertaining to, of the nature of, a character by spasms, esp. tonic, spasms
7. not important or significant.
10. a person's inherent qualities of mind and character.
12. perplexed and confused; very puzzled.
13. intensely irritated and frustrated.