Each answer is a word that is formed in part by a form of watercraft. I'll give you a clue to the word-you supply the right "craft" to keep it afloat.
-1. _ _ _ _ L (Disapproving look) 4 letters
-2.R E C _ _ _ _ _ (Piece of furniture) 5
-3.D _ _ _ _ (My favorite type of beer) 4
4.H A R D _ _ _ _ (Difficult condition) 4
-5.V O L _ _ _ _ _ _ (Geological formations) 6
-6._ _ _ T L E (Understated) 3
7. _ _ _ _ _ Y (Sly) 5
-8.E M _ _ _ _ (Start to take a hike) 4
-9.W O R _ _ _ _ (Homage) 4
-10._ _ _ _ A D E (Military unit) 4