Across
- 4. — cheerful; optimistic; having a ruddy complexion
- 6. — range or scope of something; legal limits of a statute
- 11. — the appearance of being true or real
- 14. — a group hired to applaud; fawning admirers; an opera hat
- 16. — to inform; to make aware by giving notice
- 18. — a dictionary; specialized vocabulary; a compendium
- 19. — to divide into opposing groups; to cause light to vibrate in a pattern
- 20. — a subordinate under a feudal lord; a servant; subservient
Down
- 1. — to darken; to confuse; to bewilder
- 2. — a miniature world; a model of a larger system
- 3. — protection; patronage; sponsorship
- 5. — fond of drinking; absorbent
- 7. — a confused struggle; a violent free‑for‑all
- 8. — very small; tiny; a lowercase letter
- 9. — tearful; mournful; causing tears
- 10. — governing in a father‑like, controlling manner
- 12. — an explanation or critical interpretation of a text
- 13. — to pull up by the roots; to eliminate all traces of
- 15. — a grammatical error; a breach of etiquette; a mistake
- 17. — native; originating in the place where found