Across
- 2. to create a model, imitate conditions, or produce a representation of a system or process
- 5. a failure to fulfill an obligation
- 6. a place that is barren, uninhabited, and devoid of life or comfort, or a person who feels profoundly lonely, isolated, and hopeless
- 9. something that has declined, deteriorated, or fallen from its original or normal state
- 13. methodically breaking down complex problems or information into their foundational components
- 15. to coordinate two or more activities, systems, or events so they operate in unison or happen at the exact same time
- 17. the cognitive ability to maintain sustained, focused attention and alertness over prolonged periods
- 18. A formal request
- 19. to render something ineffective, harmless, or inert by applying an opposing force
- 20. if it has the power to save, heal, or restore
Down
- 1. to make something hidden or secret known
- 3. to create a model, imitate conditions, or produce a representation of a system or process
- 4. the use of matching grammatical structures, words, or phrases to balance related ideas in a sentence or speech
- 7. in a way that is impossible to disentangle, untangle, or separate
- 8. a contrast between expectation and reality
- 10. involuntary flinch or tightening of the facial muscles
- 11. a skillful, deliberate movement, action, or tactical plan designed to achieve a specific objective
- 12. a genre of art and literature that uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to mock or criticize societal flaws, corruption, or human foolishness
- 14. to crouch down, bend low, or shrink backward instinctively, typically out of fear, shame, or submission
- 16. a strong feeling of anxiety, dismay, or sudden confusion, usually caused by something completely unexpected