Across
- 4. a likeness, a natural relationship, a kinship
- 6. inactive, plowed but not sowed
- 9. having a lofty, generous, courageous spirit
- 10. very thin; wasting away
- 11. very principled, very careful
- 12. of the same kind
- 13. exalted, noble, uplifting
- 14. to use up gradually, to lessen in amount or value
- 15. confirmation
- 20. indisputable
- 21. overly attentive, servile
- 22. enthusiasm, fervor
- 23. a support
Down
- 1. devotion to the truth
- 2. ruling oppressively; tyrannical
- 3. irreverent, profane
- 4. to give in, to comply
- 5. an increase in number
- 7. based on observation and not on theory
- 8. cautious, prudent
- 13. secret, clandestine, stealthy
- 16. concise to the point of rudeness
- 17. not essential or vital
- 18. obvious exaggeration
- 19. irritable, cranky