Across
- 3. uncommunicative; holding something back
- 9. win or regain the favor of someone/thing
- 11. sneakily, stealthily
- 12. run or jump about playfully
- 14. excessively abundant
- 17. relevant
- 18. break; intermission; interval of rest
- 19. prevent or frustrate
- 21. lacking in flavor or quality
Down
- 1. confidently optimistic and cheerful
- 2. putting others first; self-sacrificing
- 4. lacking in quality or quantity
- 5. strongly affecting the emotions
- 6. to counter; make unimportant
- 7. marsh; bog; awkward or complex situation
- 8. fortification; wall; barrier
- 10. required by law or rule
- 13. skillful
- 15. extremely thin; weak
- 16. scold; criticize
- 20. pretend to be affected