"Kite Rider Ch. 9-10": HTML5 Crossword

Across

2. an act of retaliation (8)
7. oxygen molecules ________ across the membrane (6)
8. She was _____________; she could not verbalize what she wanted. (12)
14. delegation · delegacy · legation · commission (10)
15. Leniency · lenience · mildness · indulgence (8)
17. We made _________ inquiries so as not to inform the target of the investigation. (8)
19. Fruitless · vain · pointless · useless · worthless (6)
20. The ________ dancer seemed to flow like water from one form to another. (5)

Down

1. Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous. (12)
3. A modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness (8)
4. Past tense. Use flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give one something. (8)
5. He __________ his managerial role to become chief executive. (12)
6. peremptory · high-handed · commanding · imperial · overbearing (9)
9. Persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action. (8)
10. The room was ________ with balloons and streamers (9)
11. Synonym - navy, fleet, convey (8)
12. Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect. (8)
13. captivate, charm, fascinate, (8)
16. Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue. (7)
18. Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience. (7)