Across
- 2. to lessen intensity
- 6. imposing,as a necessary result
- 8. likely to cause disagreement or argument
- 10. marked by forceful energy
- 12. dark colored velvet, appearing black
- 15. difficult or irritating to deal with
- 16. a cause of persistent pain or distress
- 18. marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness
- 19. a temporary stay
- 20. a small instrument used between the teeth
Down
- 1. to assume an air of superiority
- 3. to burden with a legal claim
- 4. a sense of uselessness
- 5. boots used for riding horses
- 7. unreasonable contempt of danger
- 9. a crib for storing ears of corn
- 11. stern, unyielding
- 13. a false appearance or effect
- 14. a very poor person
- 17. to cause to move or send forth by throwing