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