2. shared 4. very large 7. belief system 9. decorated 12. fool 13. take advantage Across 18. smaller group that disagrees with other groups 19. think about and look back on 20. hot and damp 22. round-collared silk 23. spreading 24. seriously 5. delayed leaving Down 1. self-important 3. good fortune and success 5. in the middle of 6. evil 8. person who loves foreign countries and cultures 10. bad-tempered 11. mercy 14. leftover pieces 15. questioning 16. cheerful 17. very visibly 21. answered harshly​