Across
- 1. Raise or haul up. (He hoisted himself on his hind leg and stood on the ladder in the corner.)
- 3. A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. (Not to mention overcoming the stigma of a worthless twin brother.)
- 4. Seem to be appealing or inviting. (He decided to peer down the new hallway that had been beckoning to him for weeks.)
- 7. A lightweight high-necked, long-sleeved garment. (You can scare the skivvies off him for taking your spot as governor.)
- 8. Done, occurring, or active at night. (Sometimes there were other people around, but generally very few except the nocturnal creatures spend their nights moving about.)
- 13. A series of words said as a magic spell or charm. (She pressed the metal to her lip and whispered an incantation as her father slipped along the wall.)
- 14. Causing great physical or mental pain. (He sat for five more agonizing minutes, then slowly rose up to his feet.)
- 15. Characterized by wild and uncontrolled behavior. (A round of riotous applause burst forth.)
- 17. In a brief and clearly expressed manner. (They writhed on the ground and were succinctly trampled.)
- 18. Proceed aimlessly or with little purpose. (With a sigh of relief he meandered between the shelves to a large table in the back corer.)
- 19. Hard reddish-brown timber from a tropical tree, used for high-quality furniture. (Rather than soft carpet under his feet, this floor is deep, shiny mahogany planks.)
- 20. Criticize (someone) sharply. (He always woke up just before the high priest skewered him.)
Down
- 2. An episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets. (There was a bit of a skirmish at the rumble.)
- 5. Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final. (She had an irrevocable spell that she had delighted in finding in her studies.)
- 6. Indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events. (The mage leaned back in his chair, reminiscing.)
- 9. Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise. (The girls snorted raucously when he fell on the ground.)
- 10. Acting or behaving in a capricious manner. (A old mage tugged absently at his whimsical hair.)
- 11. Capture the fascinated attention of. (She had been so enthralled by the game that she had hardly noticed her surroundings)
- 12. Plant leaves, collectively. (The animal was hidden behind the lush foliage.)
- 16. In a way that is uncertain, indefinite, or unclear; roughly. (She vaguely remembered when he left the family.)