Across
- 2. strict; severe
- 5. something taken for granted without evidence; assumption
- 8. flimsy; thin; lacking a sound basis
- 9. a natural inclination or tendency
- 10. an intruder; a trespasser; a “buttinsky”
- 12. sarcastic
- 16. unable to make up one’s mind; indecisive
- 18. to summarize; to review a series of facts
- 19. make a strong attack with words
- 20. weariness of mind or body
- 21. a period of one thousand years
- 23. inactive; sluggish
- 24. to embezzle; to steal or take dishonestly, (money, esp.public funds, or property) that is entrusted to one’s care
- 25. to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end; cajole
- 27. untidy; dirty; unkempt
- 28. one who is just a beginner; neophyte
Down
- 1. the supernatural; the mysterious
- 2. composure or coolness; especially in difficult circumstances
- 3. to revive; to bring back to conscience or existence
- 4. not decisive or definite; playing it safe
- 6. unintentional; accidental
- 7. inherent
- 11. to fall as moisture; OR to cause or bring about suddenly
- 13. cloudlike; hazy; vague
- 14. striving to make a big impression; ostentatious
- 15. extreme poverty; destitution
- 17. having the purpose of overthrowing a government; rebellious
- 22. to spread throughout
- 26. existing in name only; too small to be considered seriously; token
- 27. to think or believe without supporting evidence