Across
- 3. one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
- 5. an illness, typically a minor one.
- 6. existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
- 8. able to move quickly and easily.
- 9. a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
Down
- 1. a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.
- 2. sudden and unexpected.
- 4. the oval edible nutlike seed (kernel) of the almond tree, growing in a woody shell, widely used as food.
- 5. make more beautiful or attractive.
- 6. the state of being watchful for possible danger.
- 7. have an effect on; make a difference to.
- 8. legally take (another's child) and bring it up as one's own.
- 9. use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.