Across
- 3. – Her words had a profound effect on me.
- 4. – The kids cavorted in the yard, laughing and playing.
- 6. – I beseech you to help me.
- 8. – She is a virtuoso on the violin.
- 10. – He was relegated to a smaller role on the team.
- 12. – The hedonist only cared about having fun.
- 14. – He embellished the story to make it sound better.
- 17. – The unfair trial was a travesty.
- 18. – They ostracised him and wouldn’t let him join their group.
- 19. – He only signed the paper under duress.
- 20. – The movie was cerebral and made me think a lot.
- 22. – Knowing two languages is advantageous for getting a good job.
- 24. – The painting has a nice aesthetic.
Down
- 1. – He got maudlin and cried while watching the movie.
- 2. – Buying a gold phone case is frivolous.
- 4. – The shoes complement her dress nicely.
- 5. – It was fortuitous that they met on vacation.
- 7. – The judge gave him clemency and reduced the sentence.
- 9. – The upshot of the meeting was we needed more time.
- 11. – Her business acumen helped her company succeed.
- 13. – Talking back will only exacerbate the problem.
- 15. – The effluvia from the trash made us cover our noses.
- 16. – He was adamant and refused to change his mind.
- 21. – She was demure and quiet at the party.
- 23. – The internet users began to vilify the actor after the rumor.