Across
- 3. A subtle distinction in meaning or tone
- 8. Practically possible to do
- 10. A statement that seems contradictory but may be true
- 14. Clear and easy to understand
- 15. Logically connected and consistent
- 16. The emotional or suggested meaning of a word
- 17. Clearly and directly stated
- 19. Conclude from evidence and reasoning
- 20. Widespread; commonly occurring
- 21. Showing goodwill; kindly
- 23. Believable; trustworthy
- 24. Believable or reasonable
- 25. Make less severe or painful
- 27. Implied though not directly expressed
- 28. Something that speeds up or causes change
- 30. Examine closely to understand components or structure
Down
- 1. Examine carefully and critically
- 2. A formal procedure or system of rules
- 4. Confirm or show to be true
- 5. Based on personal feelings or opinions
- 6. A figure of speech that compares without using "like" or "as"
- 7. A confident statement or claim
- 9. Based on facts, not personal feelings
- 11. The art of persuasive speaking or writing
- 12. Imagined for the sake of discussion; theoretical
- 13. Move or extend in different directions from a common point
- 18. Reach a conclusion by reasoning
- 22. Based on observation or experiment
- 26. A mistaken belief or flawed argument
- 29. Prove to be wrong or false