What Happens: Dying Languages

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Across
  1. 2. the condition of being esteemed or honored
  2. 5. occupied a commanding or elevated position; more than another
  3. 7. to cause to resemble, to bring into conformity
  4. 9. choice
  5. 10. went down, reduced in numbers, sank or faded away
Down
  1. 1. a scientific or industrial process, invention, method, etc
  2. 3. to keep alive or in existence; make it continue
  3. 4. secure position; firm basis for further progress
  4. 5. to cease to exist; to be no more
  5. 6. an element contributing to a result or situation
  6. 8. to swallow or eat quickly; to use up eagerly
  7. 11. to fail to keep, preserve or maintain