Across
- 3. strong, sturdy, healthy
- 5. serious, severe, painful
- 8. approve, permit, authorize
- 9. quiet, reserved, shy
- 10. weakening, reduction, decline
Down
- 1. unaware, ignorant, unmindful
- 2. overwhelm, flood, overload
- 4. avoid, bypass, dodge
- 6. loud, outspoken, boisterous
- 7. united, connected, consistent