Wordly Wise 8

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Across
  1. 4. to come to grips with
  2. 8. to slow down or to cause to slow down
  3. 12. to go or come before in time, rank, or position
  4. 13. the blue color of a cloudless sky
  5. 14. difficult to please
  6. 15. not steady; irregular
Down
  1. 1. a sudden sharp feeling of pain or distress
  2. 2. able to hold large amount; roomy
  3. 3. to arrange troops or equipment in position for battle
  4. 5. capable of being heard
  5. 6. light, playful conversation
  6. 7. to make easier
  7. 9. large in quantity; abundant
  8. 10. highly skilled; expert
  9. 11. extremely important; vital in resolving something