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Across 1. to urge on with stirring words 2. an irritating and persistent person 3. a particular shade of a given color 7. a dictionary; a specialized vocabulary used in a particular field or place 9. threatening; foreboding evil 10. permission; support 12. friendly; agreeable; easy to talk to 14. of huge or extraordinary size and power 15. extreme exaggeration for effect and not meant to be taken literally 16. pompous or high-flown speech 19. concerning farms, farmers, or the use of land 23. rude boldness; nerve 24. having to do with the subject at hand; relevant 25. clearly and openly stated; leaving nothing to the imagination 26. arousing fear or awe

Down 1. to demonstrate clearly; to prove 2. a facial expression of fear, disapproval, or pain 4. a letter or literary composition in letter form 5. enthusiastic; extremely interested 6. unable to be appeased or pacified 8. practical; providing an immediate advantage (especially when serving one's self-interest) 10. a flatterer; one who fawns on others in order to gain favor 11. exhibiting sorrow or pain 13. a heated argument 14. to startle into sudden activity 17. to put into prison; to confine 18. difficult; requiring much effort 20. a long, strongly expressed speech or lecture 21. absence of vanity; humbleness 22. sharp; keen; cutting straight to the heart of the matter