Across
- 4. to dull, destroy, or detract from the good quality of
- 6. swollen with contents
- 8. a piece of writing that expresses a personal opinion, often printed opposite the editorial page
- 9. to fasten (something, such as a belt or strap) tightly
- 10. a slender winding stem by which some plants fasten themselves to a support
Down
- 1. to withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain
- 2. a short piece of writing expressing the author's opinion on a topic (often written by the editor)
- 3. a large kettle or boiler
- 5. a brownish-gray to dark olive-brown color
- 7. a slippery, sticky substance produced by membranes for protection and moisture
