Cryptic crossword-stuck on last five answers

[ivie needham]

(8)the speed with which salad food absorbs is --l-r-t-,I thought it might be tolerate?
(6)mother gets employer a firearm --u-e-
(4)..weapon used in Greek rising --i-
(7) ..they are stirred to rise about the end of December
--o-e-s I thought it might be probers
(4-6) Others keep to the rates they fix (think it starts with p
Many thanks for any help....

[baitress]

8 celerity
6 is mauser(German weapon)
4 is greeK RISing.
4 -6 is possibly pace makers.
7 anag of to rise + r from december= rioters

[ivie needham]

Thanks a lot and so quick too. I think you are brilliant, just wish my brain worked as well as yours.