Vocab giver crossword

to perplex (a person) by playing upon the person's credulity; bewilder purposely.
using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; containing or exemplifying irony: an ironic novel; an ironic remark.
capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity for something; talent: She has a special aptitude for mathematics.
forsaken or deserted: an abandoned
of greater age; older.
distracted
uneasy or fearful about something that might happen:
to chuckle gleefully.
an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding
an act or instance of humiliating
an established or prescribed procedure for a religious
not patient; not accepting delay
to feed and protect: to nurture one's offspring.