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Across 2. the most important city or town of a country or region, usually its seat of government and administrative center. 3. the action of deducting or subtracting something. 5. cause (someone) to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed. 7. give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing. 8. something that causes pain or suffering. 9. openly resist or refuse to obey 12. the science or practice of travel through the air. 16. Declare one's public approval or support of. 17. devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose 18. pull or knock down .

Down 1. involving or creating favorable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness; beneficial. 2. an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster. 4. a class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics 6. leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another. 8. ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression. 10. the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security. 11. the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. 13. relaxed and unconcerned. 14. (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession. 15. a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference