| Arab chief's territory |
SHEIKDOM |
| Ascend |
CLIMB |
| Become firm and solid |
HARDEN |
| Bird of prey |
OSPREY |
| Boot; stimulant effect |
KICK |
| Branching diagram |
TREE |
| Catches fire |
IGNITES |
| Demoralising |
DISHEARTENING |
| Face up to |
CONFRONT |
| Feel dejected and listless |
MOPE |
| Gradually eat away |
CORRODE |
| Grammatical mistake |
SOLECISM |
| Ignoble; starting point |
BASE |
