Across
- 1. to ridicule, scoff at
- 7. done without care, superficial
- 8. contrary, persisting in error
- 13. to let well enough alone, to avoid stirring up old hostilities
- 15. complete failure
- 16. one to whom you confide your secrets
- 19. put an end to
- 20. suddenly rush forth
- 21. avoid
- 23. to discredit, belittle
- 24. praiseworthy
Down
- 2. perceive
- 3. a skeptic, one who is not easily convinced
- 4. dismay
- 5. signal of rejection
- 6. reaching maturity early
- 9. process of wearing out
- 10. to chew up
- 11. day of happiness, time for rejoicing
- 12. doubtful
- 14. talkative
- 17. possible
- 18. rich
- 22. feeling of disappointment, humiliation