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Across 5. to use few words to convey deep meaning in a clever way 6. solitary, liking to be alone 10. chatty 12. grumpy, irritable, unpleasant 15. wordy 16. liking to be with people 17. at ease in conversation

Down 1. likeable and friendly 2. deliberately confusing; speaking "in circles" 3. uncommunicative, reserved and silent 4. argumentative, hostile 7. direct, clear 8. precise and effective in speech 9. comfortable in a large group or "flock" of people; outgoing 11. warlike 13. joking, humorous 14. grave, serious, somber