Across
- 3. poise, assurance, and great self-confidence, especially when in a demanding situation
- 6. to talk about nonsense or childish talk; to ramble foolishly
- 8. relating to a member of a body who holds a role as a result of their status or another position that they hold; as a result of one's status or position
- 9. a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type; a summary of a written work; an abstract
Down
- 1. pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas
- 2. without experience; immature, not fully developed; lacking sophistication and poise
- 4. mysterious, magical, supernatural; secret, hidden from view; not detectable
- 5. to spread through, penetrate, soak through
- 7. to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds
- 8. to urge strongly, advice earnestly