Across
- 2. word meaning an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality or the face of a build
- 4. word meaning force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place
- 10. word meaning a prison for people convicted of serious crimes
- 11. word meaning with skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues
- 13. word meaning action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately
- 15. word meaning of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia
- 18. word meaning the state of being strong and active; energy
- 19. word meaning to find (something) out for certain; make sure of
- 20. word meaning having or showing no skill
- 23. word meaning having all one's attention or interest absorbed by someone or something
- 24. word meaning wrong or incorrect
- 25. word meaning a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true
Down
- 1. word meaning punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act
- 3. word meaning direct one's hopes or ambitions towards achieving something
- 5. word meaning ceremony and splendid display, especially at a public event
- 6. word meaning the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
- 7. word meaning the state or condition of being malevolent
- 8. word meaning deserving strong condemnation
- 9. word meaning the process or state of diverging
- 12. word meaning tormenting or teasing with the sight or promise of something unobtainable.
- 14. word meaning evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
- 16. word meaning making a loud, confused noise; uproarious
- 17. word meaning the action of evading / avoiding something
- 21. word meaning (of an organization or group) obtain exclusive possession or control of (a trade, commodity, or service)
- 22. word meaning to draw back