Across
- 1. Relating to existence/meaning of life.
- 4. Formidable rival or persistent challenge.
- 9. Extremely bad or shocking.
- 10. Contradictory terms (e.g. “jumbo shrimp”).
- 11. Repeated vowel sounds in words.
- 13. Regional variation of language.
- 14. Mysterious or puzzling situation.
- 15. Excessive pride or self-confidence.
Down
- 2. Grimly mocking or cynical.
- 3. To make an exaggerated show of importance.
- 5. Memory aid or device.
- 6. Specialized language of a group.
- 7. Relating to skilled trades or careers.
- 8. Inborn or natural characteristic.
- 12. Smallest units of sound in language.