Across
- 2. commonplace, not unusual, and often boring
- 3. lasting for only a short time and quickly coming to an end, disappearing, or changing
- 6. showing kindness or goodwill
- 7. uninhibited rejoicing in the celebration of a victory or success
- 8. characterized by or done in friendliness, without anger or bad feelings
- 10. to bring something such as a building back to a former better state by means of repairs, redecoration, or remodeling
- 13. the condition of enjoying wealth, success, or good fortune
- 14. to work with another person or group in order to achieve something
- 17. a feeling of close friendship and trust among a group of people
- 21. calm and unconcerned about things
- 22. to confirm that something is true or valid
- 23. worthy of respect as a result of great age, wisdom, remarkable achievements, or similar qualities
- 25. whose name is not known or not given
- 27. cautious and alert for problems
- 28. the ability to identify with and understand somebody else's feelings or difficulties
- 29. inclined to complain or find fault
Down
- 1. following paths or courses that become increasingly different or separate
- 4. having or showing concern about upsetting or offending people
- 5. characterized by control, especially in not being excessively emotional or aggressive
- 9. showing persistent and hard-working effort in doing something
- 11. to postpone doing something, especially as a regular practice
- 12. in excess of what is needed
- 15. made commonplace and stale by overuse
- 16. deliberately aimed at exciting or annoying people
- 18. to make a mistake or wrongdoing seem less serious than it first appeared, e.g. by providing a mitigating excuse for it
- 19. somebody who behaves or thinks in a socially acceptable or expected way
- 20. the quality of possessing and steadfastly adhering to high moral principles or professional standards
- 22. giving in or tending to give in to the demands or authority of others
- 24. somebody who is paid to lobby political representatives on an issue
- 26. a giver of speeches, especially somebody skilled in giving formal, ceremonial, or persuasive public addresses