Don't become DiscombobULATed, you won't find it DisTAstefUL, I shall eLUciDATe presently! Each clue points to a word which contains the letters of ADULT, but not necessarily in that order. I trust I have ADeqUaTeLy iLlUsTrAteD my intention!
-1.Descriptive of something which is fake or duplicitous. 10 letters, first letter f
2.In reference to an urbane person, or land ready for raising crops. 10, c
-3.In medicine, a type of diagnostic or therapeutic process, sometimes associated with pregnancy. 10, u
4.Having reduced friction, or (slang usage) having become intoxicated. 10, l
5.Someone who adheres to a basic set of principles or ideas, often religious in nature. 14, f
-6.The collection of Jewish tradition and law. 6, t
7.Descriptive of a person who is accomplished in many areas, or of something with many sides. 12, m
-8. Implanted with a disease agent to stimulate resistance (to the disease). 10, i
-9.Descriptive of something which expresses or confers praise. 9, l or a
-10.Descriptive of something which can be copied exactly. 12, d