Across 3. a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food 7. the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella; his marriage to Isabella I in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain and their capture of Granada from the Moors in 1492 united Spain as one country; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and supported the expedition of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1452-1516) 8. hardy English breed of dairy cattle raised extensively in United States 9. a diploma given for vocational training that prepares the student for a career in a particular area; good students may progress to a course leading to a degree 10. "a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep; ""he sat on the edge of the bed""; ""the room had only a bed and chair"""
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Down 1. white crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking 2. a drug that augments the activity of another drug 4. a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems 5. Eurasian herb having small yellow flowers and red roots formerly an important source of the dye alizarin 6. singing popular songs accompanied by a recording of an orchestra (usually in bars or nightclubs) 8. English writer (1925-1994)
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