Untitled

12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940
Across
  1. 3. bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.
  2. 9. a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
  3. 11. intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
  4. 13. sparing in the use of words; abrupt.
  5. 16. friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
  6. 17. denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.
  7. 18. a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
  8. 19. become absorbed in though.
  9. 21. of a metal or other material) able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking.
  10. 22. destroy utterly; wipe out.
  11. 24. of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence.
  12. 25. of or concerning a province of a country or empire
  13. 26. extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources.
  14. 31. excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
  15. 32. (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.
  16. 33. spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.
  17. 34. of or relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
  18. 35. clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.
  19. 37. fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
  20. 40. of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser.
Down
  1. 1. take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.
  2. 2. attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
  3. 4. reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
  4. 5. a long, thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support.
  5. 6. having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
  6. 7. a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
  7. 8. an extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
  8. 10. match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
  9. 12. (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
  10. 14. showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
  11. 15. of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.
  12. 20. irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
  13. 23. alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.
  14. 27. a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
  15. 28. the quality of being keen in judgement.
  16. 29. (of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring.
  17. 30. assess the value or quality of.
  18. 36. make (someone) less angry or hostile.
  19. 38. of a person, especially a man) suave, courteous, and refined in manner.
  20. 39. direct; hopes or ambitions toward achieving something.