Across
- 7. Someone who held a position before another; an ancestor or forerunner.
- 8. To cause an event or situation to happen suddenly or unexpectedly.
- 9. Unyielding; refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
- 10. Tactful or prudent in handling situations; wise in politics.
- 12. To attempt to explain or justify behavior with logical reasons.
- 15. Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
- 16. To attack violently or aggressively.
- 18. A temporary alliance for combined action.
- 19. To steal goods typically during a conflict or war.
- 20. A question or inquiry seeking information.
- 21. A meeting at an agreed time and place.
- 22. To clear someone from blame or fault.
Down
- 1. Pleasantly flavorful or aromatic.
- 2. A natural liking or attraction to someone or something.
- 3. To allocate resources, usually money, in order to gain a return.
- 4. An impressive display or arrangement of items.
- 5. Skilled and competent in a particular area or field.
- 6. An action that provokes a reaction, often negative.
- 8. A formation of troops or a group organized for a common purpose.
- 11. A guard or lookout stationed to keep watch for danger.
- 13. A person who establishes an organization or institution.
- 14. The act of making content available to the public, typically in print or digital form.
- 16. A collection of historical documents or records.
- 17. To provoke someone to react negatively or to create hostility.