Words of the Week

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Across
  1. 4. An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information."_ about the newcomer were many and varied
  2. 6. Splendid and expensive-looking."the banquet was a _, luxurious meal"
  3. 7. Inform or tell (someone)."I thought it right to _ Chris of what had happened"
  4. 8. (Of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true."there is an a_ story about a disgraced rock star who ended up in bankruptcy court"
  5. 10. Having or showing a dislike of other people; unsociable."a _ drunken loner"
  6. 11. Talkative or chatty (The _ diners took so much of the waiter's time that the other tables grew impatient.)
  7. 14. Accept something reluctantly but without protest."Sara _ed in his decision"
  8. 15. Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. "a _ opponent"
  9. 17. Conducive to success; favourable."it was not the most _ moment to hold an election", or giving or being a sign of future success."they said it was an _ moon —it was rising"
  10. 18. The state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant. "he is too good a player to slide into _"
  11. 19. The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time."the story captured the _ of the late 1960s"
Down
  1. 1. Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words (The _ beauty of the sunset left them speechless.)
  2. 2. Working hard and never giving up (Her _ study habits paid off.)
  3. 3. A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen (She felt a sense of _ as she approached the dark, deserted alley.)
  4. 5. Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour."it's terrible to feel our livelihood hinges on a _ boss"
  5. 7. Old-fashioned or outdated."this _ central heating system"
  6. 9. The state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects."the _ between male and female"
  7. 12. Of being unnecessary or more than is required: "My presence at the afternoon's proceedings was _".
  8. 13. Capable of making mistakes or being wrong."experts can be _"
  9. 16. Hard-working, diligent (An _ student is likely to finish college in less than four years.)