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1. A proportion multiplied by 100.
4. A battle between the successors of Alexander the Great (301 BC).
9. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
13. The compass point that is one point south of due west.
16. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism.
17. Use again after processing.
18. A capacity unit used for measuring fresh herring.
19. A former agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States.
20. A heavenly place (peaceful and beautiful) where those who are favored by the gods can go when they die.
23. Australian clover fern.
25. A small island.
26. Intermediate between peat and bituminous coal.
27. Any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season.
28. United States writer of popular detective novels (born in 1918).
30. An esoteric or occult matter that is traditionally secret.
32. Distance travelled per unit time.
33. A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite.
34. (of tempo) Leisurely n.
37. A highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series).
39. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
42. A metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables.
43. (Judaism) A Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.
46. The snail-shaped tube (in the inner ear coiled around the modiolus) where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the Organ of Corti.
50. Voluntary contributions to aid the poor.
51. Any tropical African shrub of the genus Protea having alternate rigid leaves and dense colorful flower heads resembling cones.
53. Thick woolen fabric used for clothing.
55. That is to say.
56. The state of being behind in payments.
58. (New Testament) The sages who visited Jesus and Mary and Joseph shortly after Jesus was born.
59. (prefix) Across or crossing or on the opposite side.
62. A small piece of cloth.
63. The longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code.
64. Large burrowing rodent of South and Central America.
66. Oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food.
67. The persistence of a sound after its source has stopped.
69. A very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk.
72. A workplace for the conduct of scientific research.
73. Cry weakly or softly.
74. The basic unit of money in Sierra Leone.
76. Relating to or characteristic of or occurring on land.
79. Rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head.
81. A plant hormone promoting elongation of stems and roots.
82. Lean end of the neck.
85. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables.
87. English comedienne and mistress of Charles II (1650-1687).
91. Small beads made from polished shells and formerly used as money by native Americans.
94. No longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life.
96. An associate degree in applied science.
97. Not in action or at work.
98. God of fire.
99. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
100. Any of various coarse shrubby plants of the genus Iva with small greenish flowers.
101. Turn sharply.
102. Mentally or physically infirm with age.
103. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind.
104. The basic unit of money in Romania.
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1. (medieval) A large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body.
2. A fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together.
3. (Judaism) A shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner.
4. A self-funded retirement plan that allows you to contribute a limited yearly sum toward your retirement.
5. Genus of chiefly small rock-loving ferns.
6. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Clinoril).
7. The act of using.
8. A toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium.
9. Any organic compound formed by adding alcohol molecules to aldehyde molecules.
10. A unit of dry measure used in Egypt.
11. An intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores.
12. The cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one.
13. Australian wild horse.
14. English monk and scholar (672-735).
15. A native or inhabitant of Scotland.
21. A helpful partner.
22. A tax on employees and employers that is used to fund the Social Security system.
24. (Greek mythology) One of the three Graces.
29. A chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints).
31. A small cake leavened with yeast.
35. Combine into one.
36. Having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something.
38. Usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence.
40. Decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor.
41. A tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling).
44. Any of several sorghums cultivated as a source of syrup.
45. (of persons) Highest in rank or authority or office.
47. A steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain.
48. A collection of objects laid on top of each other.
49. Established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules.
52. An Arabic speaking person who lives in Arabia or North Africa.
54. A New England state.
57. Be going to.
60. Something (especially a game) that is played again.
61. A fit of shivering.
65. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
68. United States chemist (born in Norway) noted for his work in thermodynamics (1903-1976).
69. A self-funded retirement plan that allows you to contribute a limited yearly sum toward your retirement.
70. Stopping short and refusing to go on.
71. Genus of shrubs of southwestern United States and Mexico.
75. A graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph.
77. A light touch or stroke.
78. Capital and largest city of Iraq.
80. A genus of Ploceidae.
81. A young woman making her debut into society.
83. Give over.
84. A rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders).
86. A small ball with a hole through the middle.
88. Horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits.
89. The central area of a church.
90. (Old Testament) The eldest son of Isaac who would have inherited the Covenant that God made with Abraham and that Abraham passed on to Isaac.
92. A flexible container with a single opening.
93. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
95. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
96. A public promotion of some product or service.
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