Across
- 1. extremely annoying or displeasing
- 3. a solemn pledge to do something
- 6. distinguish oneself
- 9. a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane
- 12. start suddenly
- 13. a roundabout road or route
- 15. showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
- 19. of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor
- 20. having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
Down
- 2. belonging to some prior time
- 4. worthy of adoration or respect
- 5. give as a gift
- 7. the relation of something to the matter at hand
- 8. a cruel and oppressive dictator
- 10. related by blood
- 11. work hard
- 14. someone who exhibits independence in thought and action
- 16. an artful or simulated semblance
- 17. a domain in which something is dominant
- 18. in a friendly manner