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Across 2. sounding mournful 6. not harmful 9. the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt 18. any disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints 19. not showing due respect for another person; impertinent. 20. shaking or quivering slightly.

Down 1. to surrender 3. insolent or impertinent behavior. 4. an unpleasant hint or suggestion of something bad. 5. evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way 7. the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant. 8. a fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or soothe the skin 10. (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something 11. (of a man or boy) uncouth and aggressive. 12. evoking a sense of sadness/ regret 13. neither parallel nor at a right angle to a specified or implied line; slanting. 14. the quality of being reticent; reserve. 15. A place where troops are stationed to defend sed place 16. gradually spread through or over 17. pitifully sad / abandoned