Vocabulary Builder XII

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Across
  1. 4. To criticize unfairly; disparage.
  2. 5. (of a river or road) to follow a winding course. (of a person) to wander aimlessly.
  3. 6. (of words or a speaker) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow.
  4. 9. To make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
  5. 12. Unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.
  6. 16. Lacking vigor or interest.
  7. 18. (especially of writing or music) clear and accessible or melodious.
  8. 19. High-sounding but with little meaning; pompous.
  9. 20. To reject or void, especially by legal procedure.
Down
  1. 1. To act in an excessively subservient manner.
  2. 2. (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.
  3. 3. Of or resembling a farce, especially because of being ludicrously inept.
  4. 7. Mentally or physically inactive; lethargic.
  5. 8. To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
  6. 10. Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
  7. 11. A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.
  8. 13. A convicted criminal who reoffends, especially repeatedly.
  9. 14. Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
  10. 15. Hairy.
  11. 17. Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.