ACROSS 4. defeat is to victory as pessimism is to 7. Inspiration is to motivation as ambition is to DOWN 1. rejection is to affirmation as condemnation is to 2. disappointed is to fulfilled as distressed is to 3. misfortunes is to opportunities as disadvantages is to 5. overcome is to conquer as persist is to 8. accomplish is to achieve as reach is to 9. hopeful is to confident as thriving is to 10. determined is to strong-willed as enthusiastic is to 6. afraid is to brave as weak is to 4​