Vocab #2 Crossword

a formal exposition in writing of the principles of a subject, generally longer and more detailed than an essay
a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, or influence
keenly watchful to detect danger
to utter slanderous and abusive statements against: defame
tending or threatening to break out into open violence; explosive
the ability to think clearly and make good decisions
to be necessary or proper for, as for moral or ethical considerations
a momentous and violent event marked by overwhelming upheaval and demolition
to laugh at in scorn or contempt; scoff or jeer at
not forming part of or belonging to a thing: extraneous
not meant to be taken seriously or literally
driving force: impulse incentive, stimulus
the quality or condition of being incongruous
not capable of being changed
a natural inclination or tendency
to bring or receive into close connection as a member or branch
the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others
to make better or more tolerable
to pay off (an obligation, such as a mortgage) gradually by periodic payments of interest
deviating from or inconsistent with the common order, form, or rule
a natural, basic, or habitual repugnance; aversion
marked by the characteristics of an earlier period
harshness or sharpness of tone, temper, or manner; severity; acrimony
kind, especially to inferiors; gracious
to persuade by flattery or promises