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Across 4. the use of 'and' or other conjunction without commas 5. to dry; to deprive of all moisture; to cause to wither due to heat 8. the use of commas instead of conjunctions 9. expressing sorrow; a mournful expression 11. comparison not using like, as, or than 13. working together; friendly support 15. with good reason; able to be supported with evidence 17. the deliberate killing of a large group of people, esp. those of a particular ethnic group or nation. 18. a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. 20. a comparing of two unlike things using like, as, or than 22. someone sent on a mission to represent another person's or organization's interests 23. beginning ot appear; the start of something 27. burn with hot steam/water 28. a light, often fretful, sleep; a light nap 29. Showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement; humane, ethical, and reasonable: 30. the upper surface of the mouth 31. bringing joy; celebration 34. not dense; a lesser amount 37. burn slowly without a flame; after the larger fire dies 38. easily broken; not strong; like an icicle 39. tied tightly; brought together with no gaps or laxity 40. a rope or similar used to tie animals to a post or keep them together

Down 1. a palm leaf or branch 2. the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically. 3. without knowledge or intent; not on purpose 5. a style of hair created by braiding or twisting 6. the small group sent ahead by the locusts to scout things out 7. pictures created by an author's words 10. a bird's claw - especially a bird of prey 12. filled with fog or mist; not clear 13. large in quantity; abundant; a large amount 14. uncontrolled by reason; craziness 16. behaving in ways associated with women 19. wishing other evil; having intent to harm 21. without excitement or enthusiasm 24. fierce, violent, and uncontrolled; a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized. 25. to start a fire; initially catch fire 26. sly; crafty; sneaky 28. the solids that settle to the bottom of a liquid; sediment in a liquid (drink) 29. by or with a group 32. the time between one event and another; what students receive between report cards 33. the small ground-dwelling creatures Ikemefuna is good at catching with traps 34. to put down by force or intimidation 35. an action of springing onto another; a method of attack 36. dry; without water or moisture; like a desert