Across 3. Jill was trying hard to look ___________, but none of the angry watchers were convinced. 5. It means to make someone feel less angry and upset about something. 7. It means not loyal and cannot be trusted. 8. Mr. Porter, the educational consultant, spoke to Anas in sympathetic and __________ tones during the interview. 10. It means showing great courage or confidence in a way that is impressive or slightly shocking. 12. The Universe is one organic whole, no matter how diverse and widely differing its _________aspects may seem to be. 14. I pressed my son too closely about the report card, and he became __________and evasive. 16. It means to notice or understand something by thinking about it carefully. 17. The journalist showered her with the most _______questions that could ever be asked. 18. It means to become gradually less strong or less important.

Down 1. It means feeling sorry because you have done something wrong and are intending not to do it again 2. The angry strikers were at last put down by a series of treacheries and _________negotiations. 4. To be honest, the idea is __________and ambitious, but no one can guarantee the promising results. 6. It means very concerned about someone’s safety, health, or comfort. 9. It means many and of different kinds. 11. It means not expressed in a direct way. 12. I managed to calm him down by handing him my camera, just as one would do to ________an angry child. 13. The telescope can ___________objects incredibly distant in space. 15. Gradually, my enthusiasm for the play was ___________as the two main actors, my best friends, quit the performance. 17. It means to make someone feel annoyed or worried.