Across
- 1. relating to, characteristic of or concerned with commonplaces; routine, ordinary
- 4. in the form of a cloud or haze; unclear, vague or ill-defined
- 6. showing strong feeling, passionate or intense
- 7. favouritism shown or patronage given to relatives, as in business
- 9. bringing oneself into favour with someone by way of flattery or trying to please them
- 10. having or showing a strong desire for revenge
- 13. using or expressing dry humour; Facial expression twisted into an expression of disgust/annoyance
- 14. branch of philosophy concerned with the fundamental nature of reality and being.
- 15. using or expressing something in more words than is necessary
- 17. Something foretold or made known in advance
- 18. susceptible to being harmed or attacked, emotionally or physically
- 22. having or showing fortitude; marked by bravery and courage
- 25. briefly or clearly expressed
- 27. directed or moving backward
- 28. strongly opposed to conflict, especially violent conflict, such as war
- 29. having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
- 31. marked by shame or disgrace; great personal dishonour or humiliation
- 33. childish, silly, trivial
- 35. regarded as too important or sacred to be interfered with; treated as if holy
- 39. foolish, unreasonable to the point of causing amusement because of absurdity
Down
- 2. a plentiful supply of material goods, wealth
- 3. lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern
- 5. weakening or reducing the strength of
- 8. an aggressive attack on the opinions or principles of another; the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
- 10. wanting or devouring great quantities of food; having an eager approach to an activity
- 11. familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
- 12. concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
- 16. showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
- 18. hesitation; indecision in speech or action
- 19. based on random choice or personal whim, rather than necessity, reason or principle
- 20. delay or postpone action; put off doing something
- 21. accept or allow (behaviour that is considered morally wrong/offensive) to continue; approve or sanction something with reluctance
- 23. present, found or appearing everywhere
- 24. incapable of being corrected or reformed
- 26. evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
- 30. a fictitious name, especially one used by an author
- 32. a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
- 34. noisy quarrel
- 36. a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God
- 37. the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing
- 38. difficult to understand or perceive; complex and understated
- 40. happening in the opposite way to what is expected, thus typically causing wry amusement