The four words given in the crossword puzzle are 'ETCH, ' 'SEAL, ' 'PLEAD, ' and 'STAMP.' ETCH is a verb meaning to cut or engrave a design into a hard surface, usually metal or glass. SEAL is a verb meaning to close or secure something with a wax or adhesive SEAL. Pleading is a legal term meaning to make a formal statement in court, usually in response to a lawsuit. Finally, STAMP is a verb meaning to mark or imprint an object with a rubber STAMP.