Across
- 2. dry; can't grow vegetation
- 4. food arts
- 7. sparing in the use of words; abrupt:
- 8. exaggerated statements; not meant to take seriously
- 10. Precise and careful
- 13. cautious; quiet
- 16. showing a lack of respect
- 18. completely destroy
- 19. motivated by self interest
- 20. Man's best friend
- 21. annoyed or angry at something unfair
- 22. turning situations to one's advantages
- 23. established, accepted statement
Down
- 1. Wandering around; living alone
- 3. no purpose or value
- 5. Flying mammal
- 6. nearness in space, time, or relationship:
- 9. speak loud; wildly and impassioned way
- 11. new methods; advanced and original
- 12. Large marsupial
- 14. not certain or fixed; provisional:
- 15. Has a trunk
- 17. self discipline; usually in religion
- 19. Likes to chase mice
- 22. a place for birds