| ACROSS | | 3 | | An effort or strategy intended to conceal something | | 7 | | A small room adjoining a kitchen, in which dish washing and other kitchen chores are done | | 8 | | A collector of taxes or tribute from the public | | 11 | | Stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action; obdurate | | 14 | | Absolute power, especially when exercised unjustly or cruelly | | 20 | | Characteristic of a parasite | | 22 | | Deep-seated, often mutual hatred | | 23 | | Filthy or dirty; foul | | 24 | | Lack of responsibility | | 25 | | Reluctant; unwilling | | | | DOWN | | 1 | | Conflict within an organization or nation | | 2 | | A small grove; a copse | | 4 | | The quality of persuasive, powerful expression | | 5 | | To explain in detail | | 6 | | Easily handled or worked | | 9 | | To show or demonstrate plainly | | 10 | | Secret or occult | | 12 | | Ability to speak very well | | 13 | | Eminent/extremely eminent or distinguished; outstanding | | 15 | | Marked by shame or disgrace | | 16 | | Occurring or continuing after one's death | | 17 | | Dissenting, especially from the sentiment or policies of a majority | | 18 | | To bring to public notice | | 19 | | Unable to be changed or altered | | 21 | | Affectedly refined or dainty | |