Across
- 3. Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
- 4. (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.
- 7. Looking or sounding dismal or gloomy.
- 8. Relating to or resulting from motion.
- 10. Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
- 11. Playful or humorous.
- 13. To prevent or hinder the progress of.
- 14. A convicted criminal who reoffends, especially repeatedly.
- 16. (especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright.
- 17. Not yet organized; rudimentary.
- 18. Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner.
- 19. Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.
- 20. Able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action; sarcastic in a scathing way.
Down
- 1. So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.
- 2. Unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.
- 5. Incisive or keen, as in argument or analysis; effective, cutting.
- 6. (of a person or their gift) more generous than is usual or necessary.
- 9. (of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite.
- 12. Knowing everything.
- 15. Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.