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Across 1. express criticism towards; reprimand 3. intensely passionate 6. scold someone seriously 7. based on observation or experience rather than conjecture 13. existing in great supply; abundant 15. appreciation toward someone 16. reserved or shy; without confidence 19. uncertain or lacking determination 20. marked by numerous twists or turns 21. representing the standard example 23. moving slowly or laboriously 27. lessen the intensity or severity of something negative 28. a discerning expert in matters of taste 30. no longer useful; outmoded 33. highly determined; resistent to tiring out 34. authorize; permit 36. treat someone or something as insignificant 38. prove a belief or idea false 40. diminish negative feelings or situation 44. adhering to established practices or accepted standards 45. pertaining to beauty or the appreciation thereof 46. the characteristic of having strong ethical standards 48. imitate someone or something 52. (of a lifestyle) very strict and lacking luxury 54. cause to happen 55. peaceful; free from activity 56. lacking proper respect or seriousness 60. demonstrating tenacity and an unwillingness to give up 62. weaken or sabotage, often subtly 65. highly concerned with details or manners 67. lend support to; bolster 70. overstepping boundaries, often in an overconfident way 72. hard to understand; mysterious 73. worthy of admiration or praise 74. lacking in seriousness or importance; silly 75. calm; free from activity or irritation 77. extremely shortlasting 78. provide energy or vitality to 79. exceptionally small in size or stature 86. determined by chance, not reason 87. doubtful and disbelieving 91. promoting health or well-being 92. not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory 93. happening occasionally and irregularly 95. label or mark as disgraceful 97. habitually lazy; averse to activity 99. damaging; hostile in manner or tone 100. ancient or outmoded; out of date 101. decrease a negative feeling 102. feeling tired or exhausted 103. high regard and respect; esteem 105. highly imaginative; unrealistic 111. produce or stimulate the development of something 112. lend support or boost 114. changeable or flexible; capable of being influenced 116. comparable or similar to 117. able to correctly predict the future 120. a stylish and confident manner 124. tending to talk too much; wordy 125. not capable of being changed 126. naive; inexperienced 128. go back and forth with one's view 131. demonstrating difficulty in staying still 133. assuming oneself to be deserving of special rights or privileges 136. hard, harsh, or severe in manner 137. comprehended by very few people; secret 138. an amateur or novice in a field 139. obscure and difficult to understand 140. not warm or friendly; impersonal 141. capable of surviving despite adverse conditions 142. seemingly reasonable but actually wrong 143. persuasive and clear; compelling 144. regard with deep respect or reverence

Down 2. serving to correct or cure something 4. emphasize or show the importance of something 5. persuasive and clear 7. able to be explained or understood 8. subtly suggest or imply 9. excessively energetic or eager 10. argue a certain point of view; assert 11. in its original, unspoiled state 12. (of a city) highly diverse 14. quickly increase or grow; skyrocket 17. refusing to compromise; stubborn 18. not genuine; bogus 22. a pretense or show meant to impress others 23. overly concerned with (minor) details 24. able to be recognized or understood 25. possessing foresight of upcoming events 26. giving a strong, controversial opinion 29. excessively patriotic or biased in favor of a group or cause 31. composed of varying, diverse elements 32. separate into two opposing groups 35. unclear; hard to comprehend 37. stubbornly holding onto a belief or course of action 39. being everywhere at once 41. resolutely fearless; brave 42. sap the energy out of someone; fatigue 43. capable of being molded; flexible 47. avoid taking part in something 49. exaggeration to make a point or be funny 50. using deception to attain a certain goal 51. unknowingly disclose or reveal 53. profound hostility or hatred 54. rapidly increase or multiply in number 57. excessive, especially in terms of cost 58. associated with tranquil rural life 59. pertaining to personal feelings rather than objective reality 61. extremely noisy; grating 63. emotionally distanced from someone 64. great wisdom or intelligence 66. disrespectful or inappropriate 68. biased toward a particular view, often a provocative one 69. different or contrasting 71. careful with details 76. causing sleep or lethargy 80. provocative; causing conflict 81. speak evasively or dishonestly; avoid taking a stance 82. hide or misrepresent one's true feelings or beliefs 83. very challenging; needing great effort 84. differing from what is normal; atypical 85. open to bribery or corruption 88. trick or fool someone 89. carelessly wasteful; extravagant 90. evil and harmful 94. decrease in intensity; lessen 96. not diligent or careful; casual 98. strongly criticize or disapprove 103. unplanned; without enthusiasm 104. characterized by extremely loud noise 106. limited in outlook or experience; narrow 107. dislike greatly, often with disgust 108. straightforward; unoriginal; unimaginative 109. easily managed or controlled 110. calm someone down 113. undermine or weaken, typically an authority of some sort 115. treat like a god; deeply venerate 118. a trite or banal remark or statement 119. a disturbingly loud noise 120. wise in decision-making 121. completely and without exception 122. slow and unhurried; meant to stall 123. bring elements together; unite 125. having an arrogant or domineering manner 126. strongly reject (an idea); forgo 127. paying attention to details; diligent 129. infringing on other's privacy 130. displaying nervousness; lacking confidence 132. excessively talkative; wordy 134. greatly love or protect something 135. lack of something in a particular area