Across
- 3. A reason given why something was not done; to avoid blame
- 5. Easily affected; able to notice or feel things quickly
- 6. Money that is owed to someone else; the state of owing money
- 8. Something that can cause harm or injury; risky
- 9. To confront or accept difficult reality (3 wds)
- 12. A repeated way in which something happens or is done.
- 13. Very bad or unpleasant; causing distress or harm
- 15. Not truthful; intended to deceive or trick
- 17. To control or influence in a clever or sometimes unfair way
- 18. To receive money or a reward for work or effort
Down
- 1. To interpret or understand something incorrectly
- 2. To explain something that makes it seem reasonable, even if it isn't
- 4. A charge or payment for services or privileges
- 7. The percentage of extra money to be paid back (2 wds)
- 10. Unwilling or hesitant to do something; not eager
- 11. To pick different options or possibilities
- 12. A higher price paid for something that is of better quality
- 14. Money that is borrowed and must be paid back
- 16. To settle a debt or obligation make the final payment (2 wds)