Across
1 to sleep lightly (4)
5 tear (3)
7 a wrong or unsuitable name (8)
9 to inflict disfiguring damage on (3)
10 happiness, joy (9)
11 an introduction at the beginning of a book (7)
13 to disappear gradually; to lose brightness, loudness, color, or brilliance gradually (4)
14 not calm, uneasy, without rest (8)
16 independent (4-7)
19 to give or send out (4)
20 declare, say something firmly because you are certain it is true (4)
21 extremely large (4)
22 a public entertainment or performance to celebrate a special occasion (4)
23 impossible to dispute; unquestionable; undeniable (16)
27 colorful and quickly changing (13)
29 anger, wrath (3)
30 vigorous enjoyment, zest (5)
31 legendary (6)
Down
2 to make a mistake (3)
3 specific; perceptible by the senses (8)
4 to make predictions about the future (13)
6 potent; having a lot of influence (8)
7 mild, gentle, quiet (4)
8 a mark on a surface differing sharply in color from its surroundings (4)
9 moving indirectly, by taking many twists and turns (7)
11 very careful, with attention to detail (11)
12 to commit a wrongdoing (10)
15 to hold back, to not give someone something (8)
17 to give up or do without (5)
18 to make bitter; to arouse bitter feelings in (8)
19 a period of time characterized by particular circumstances (3)
24 to urge to action through moral pressure; drive (5)
25 clear, easy to understand (5)
26 a prophetic sign (4)
28 have a tendency to do something (3)