Across
- 2. descend below the surface
- 4. a structure of planks or plates
- 6. truly what something is said to be; authentic
- 7. a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
- 8. wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion
- 9. the showing of politeness in one's attitude
- 12. the action of consenting to receive something
- 15. the greater number
- 16. become larger, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid
- 17. the reason one has for behaving in a particular way
- 19. a set or category of things having some property or attribute in common
- 21. the state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition
- 23. clearly defined or identified
- 24. closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered
Down
- 1. a small exterior window in a ship or aircraft
- 3. showing a great deal of variety; very different
- 4. sadness; gloom
- 5. the process of accurately ascertaining one's position and following a route
- 10. favorable or advantageous; resulting in good
- 11. by way of; through
- 13. skill or expertise in a particular activity or field
- 14. comply with rules, standards, or laws
- 17. average in amount
- 18. state as a fact; assert strongly and publicly
- 20. a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease
- 22. select, organize, and look after the items