Across
- 2. To struggle or move clumsily, like a fish out of water
- 4. A mistake or social blunder that causes embarrassment
- 7. Broken pieces or scattered remains of something destroyed
- 9. Strong and loyal; dependable
- 12. To move one's arms and legs in an uncontrolled, frantic way
- 14. Very pleasant and friendly; good-natured and easy to talk to
- 17. An official order or proclamation issued by an authority
- 19. Innocent, inexperienced, or easily fooled
- 20. Showing great courage in the face of danger; bravery
- 21. To restrain or silence someone; a device used to cover an animal's mouth
- 23. To hesitate, lose momentum, or lose strength
- 24. A temporary failure or break in a sequence or routine
- 25. Buying and selling goods and services; trade
Down
- 1. To bend or crawl on the ground, often in submission or fear
- 3. To hold back or restrain something, like one's emotions or actions
- 5. Refusing to change one's mind; completely unyielding
- 6. To act in a way that suggests you are superior or lowering yourself to do something
- 8. To gradually decrease in amount or size; to shrink
- 10. Having great knowledge of the practical, non-spiritual affairs of the world
- 11. Very persistent and determined; refusing to give up
- 13. Floating wreckage or cargo from a ship that has been lost at sea
- 15. Acting like an absolute ruler; expecting total obedience
- 16. Untidy, messy, or neglected in appearance
- 18. A custom or social practice that is forbidden or prohibited
- 22. A ban or prohibition on trade with a specific country