Across
- 2. to speak pompously or dogmatically
- 7. start to discuss; approach for the first time
- 9. deviating from the usual course of conduct
- 11. devotion someone; worship
- 12. full of fear; cowardly
- 16. respectful submission to another
- 17. disposed to be silent or not speak freely
- 19. to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty
Down
- 1. theatrical; exaggerated or overly emotional
- 3. no longer valid or in general use; discarded
- 4. hardship; unfavorable fortune or fate
- 5. generous bestowal of gifts
- 6. to go astray in thought; make a mistake
- 8. expert or nimble; cleverly skillful
- 10. withdrawal of a promise or statement
- 13. to indicate in advance; foreshadow
- 14. dignified, correct behavior
- 15. shortness of time or duration; being brief
- 17. the act of remembering; preservation
- 18. prolonged outburst of bitter denunciation