Across
- 2. Describes someone who pursues a cause with fervor and intensity, often showing enthusiasm that borders on obsession.
- 3. A covering that conceals, whether physically or metaphorically, to hide what is hidden beneath.
- 7. The feeling one might have when gazing upon a vast, mysterious monument or a force of nature beyond comprehension.
- 10. The tone of an occasion or speech that is marked by seriousness and deep reverence, often with little room for lightness.
- 11. A quiet, lingering sadness that seems to hover without an obvious source, often causing a shift in one’s mood or atmosphere.
- 13. A form of atonement or self-discipline, often undertaken to right a wrong or alleviate guilt.
- 14. The silent mirror of a person’s emotions, often conveyed through the subtle shifts of the face.
- 16. A quality often found in riddles, where a single answer can lead to multiple interpretations or uncertainties.
Down
- 1. A characteristic that seems to defy the ordinary limits of nature, often described as almost supernatural.
- 4. A simple story used to convey a deeper lesson, often involving characters and events that illustrate moral truths.
- 5. Describes something that stands out because it’s unlike the usual, often making one pause and question its uniqueness.
- 6. The physical response that might betray one’s nervousness or fear, especially when one’s body can’t hold steady.
- 8. A warning sign or omen suggesting something significant or possibly ominous is about to happen.
- 9. When a particular trait or feeling seems to saturate someone or something, as if it’s become an integral part of them.
- 12. Describing an act or appearance meant to draw attention through excess, often in a way that others find gaudy or unnecessary.
- 15. A term often used to describe actions that fall far outside the boundaries of fairness or virtue, typically in a moral or ethical context.