Across
- 2. direct opposite or contrast.
- 4. soundness or legitimacy of something.
- 6. standard or typical behaviors.
- 10. extremely careful, detail-oriented.
- 14. contradictory terms (e.g. "jumbo shrimp").
- 16. arrangement of words/phrases in sentences.
- 17. relationship between two variables.
- 18. deliberate exaggeration for effect.
- 20. rapidly increasing or expanding.
- 24. involving two-way communication/engagement.
- 28. relating to skilled trades or careers.
- 29. respectful submission or regard.
- 32. agree silently or reluctantly.
- 33. methods/principles of adult learning.
- 34. overabundance or excessive amount.
- 38. existing digitally or conceptually.
- 39. newly appearing or developing.
- 40. method and practice of teaching.
- 43. smallest units of sound in language.
- 44. speech by a character alone on stage.
- 45. misuse of similar-sounding words.
- 48. measuring performance against a standard.
- 49. excessive pride or self-confidence.
- 51. comparison using "like" or "as".
- 52. regional variation of language.
- 54. informal, everyday language.
- 55. inborn or natural characteristic.
- 57. extremely bad or shocking.
- 58. word with opposite meaning.
- 60. placing contrasting elements side by side.
- 61. overly concerned with minor details.
- 63. fluent, persuasive speaking/writing.
- 65. slow to understand or insensitive.
- 66. main idea or central argument.
- 68. recurring theme or element.
- 69. difficult puzzle or problem.
- 70. presenting another's work as one's own.
- 71. showy or pretentious display.
- 77. generating ideas in a free-flowing way.
- 80. extreme dishonor or notoriety.
- 81. something misplaced in time.
- 82. out of place or inconsistent.
- 83. experienced guide or adviser.
- 86. formidable rival or persistent challenge.
- 87. emphasizing the whole, not parts.
- 88. seemingly contradictory but possibly true.
- 89. artificially formed or forced.
- 93. careful reading or examination.
- 94. relating to growth or progress.
- 95. making an exaggerated show of importance.
- 96. express clearly and effectively.
- 97. repeated vowel sounds in words.
- 98. lengthy, formal research paper.
Down
- 1. restate text in different words.
- 3. outcome opposite of what's expected.
- 5. relating to mental or academic pursuits.
- 7. extended speech by one person.
- 8. having great knowledge, scholarly.
- 9. increasing or growing in quantity.
- 11. act of beginning or introduction.
- 12. shaping or influencing development.
- 13. multiple possible meanings or uncertainty.
- 15. countless or a great number.
- 17. structured course of study.
- 19. perfect example of something.
- 21. relational word (e.g. "in," "on," "by").
- 22. intended to teach or instruct.
- 23. work jointly on a project.
- 25. everyday language used by ordinary people.
- 26. understanding another's feelings.
- 27. indirect comparison without "like" or "as".
- 29. differing or moving apart.
- 30. cautious, considering all circumstances.
- 31. fictitious name, often for authors.
- 35. relating to sound systems in language.
- 36. sources cited or consulted.
- 37. make unclear or confusing.
- 41. serious thought or consideration.
- 42. existing in name only.
- 46. abbreviation formed from initials.
- 47. unnecessary or excessive.
- 50. implied or emotional meaning.
- 53. mental processes of understanding.
- 56. standard or principle for judgment.
- 59. use of humor to criticize.
- 62. word choice and phrasing.
- 64. relating to existence/meaning of life.
- 67. sudden insight or realization.
- 72. grimly mocking or cynical.
- 73. comparison highlighting similarities.
- 74. memory aid or device.
- 75. word mimicking a sound.
- 76. mysterious or puzzling situation.
- 78. specialized language of a group.
- 79. occurring or published after death.
- 84. secret or covert.
- 85. generous or noble in spirit.
- 90. set criteria or guide for assessment.
- 91. word identical in form, different meaning.
- 92. inscription on a tombstone.