Across
- 4. worthy of imitation/commendable
- 6. impossible to prevent or change
- 7. persistent strong
- 9. pompous, self important
- 10. considerate/discreet dealing with others
- 11. extremely dry, thirsty
- 12. joining of parts
- 14. support with proof or evidence
- 16. to blame someone
- 17. show of contempt
- 18. excessive flattery
- 20. actions the cause great irritation
- 22. person who attempts to influence others or support a cause
- 23. examine carefully, observe
- 24. short-lived
- 26. imitate
- 27. improve quality or value
Down
- 1. lacking any distinctive characteristics
- 2. vanish, disappear
- 3. affluent; well off
- 5. short, amusing story
- 8. overly showy; a show off
- 9. to delay unnecessary
- 11. common, dull
- 13. a person new to an activity, beginner
- 15. arising naturally, without prompting
- 17. revolutionary, appealing to emotion
- 19. follower of customs
- 21. partially excusing, justifying
- 25. wise, using good judgment