Across
- 4. Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
- 5. a strong desire to do or achieve something.
- 8. extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself.
- 11. A small illustration or portrait photograph which fades into its background without a definite border.
- 12. punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act
- 13. an instance of a wrong or misinterpreted perception of a sensory experience.
- 14. inspiring affection.
- 15. a conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or film.
- 17. having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
- 18. having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.
Down
- 1. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
- 2. having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
- 3. kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
- 6. excessively proud of oneself; vain.
- 7. suffering a severe and damaging lack of basic material and cultural benefits.
- 9. showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
- 10. old-fashioned or outdated.
- 16. producing a great deal of profit.