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1. A federal agency established to regulate the release of new foods and health-related products.
4. Freetail bats.
12. A white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves.
15. The syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization.
16. A cephalosporin antibiotic (trade name Ultracef).
17. Primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needle-like teeth.
18. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
19. Holding that only material phenomena can be known and knowledge of spiritual matters or ultimate causes is impossible.
20. A benevolent aspect of Devi.
21. A small cake leavened with yeast.
23. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
25. The first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Old Testament considered as a unit.
29. Minute floating marine tunicate having a transparent body with an opening at each end.
31. A genus of evergreen shrub that grows in New Zealand.
34. Having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly.
38. A light springing movement upwards or forwards.
39. A rounded projection or protuberance.
41. A river of southwestern Africa that rises in central Angola and flows east and then north (forming part of the border between Angola and Congo) and continuing northwest through Congo to empty into the Congo River on the border between Congo and Republic of the Congo.
42. A person who lacks good judgment.
43. English poet (1618-1857).
45. Goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment.
46. On, to, or at the top.
48. Studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills).
49. (used especially of vegetation) Having lost all moisture.
53. Step on it.
54. A silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion.
55. Tired to the point of exhaustion.
57. United States physiologist (born in Germany) who did research on parthenogenesis (1859-1924).
60. Being ten more than one hundred forty.
62. A less than average tide occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon.
64. Small ornamental ladies' bag for small articles.
69. Left-hand page.
73. An Arabic speaking person who lives in Arabia or North Africa.
74. To make a mistake or be incorrect.
75. A port and the capital of Guinea.
77. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
78. A negative.
79. Type genus of the Adelgidae.
80. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
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1. Loose or flaccid body fat.
2. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
3. According to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th century BC).
4. A large cask especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 butts or 252 gals.
5. Fermented alcoholic beverage similar to but heavier than beer.
6. Acute delirium caused by alcohol poisoning.
7. Type genus of the family Arcidae.
8. A bar or bars of rolled steel making a track along which vehicles can roll.
9. A mass of ice and snow that permanently covers a large area of land (e.g., the polar regions or a mountain peak).
10. A mountain in south central Alaska.
11. (nautical, aeronautical) Situated at or toward the stern or tail.
12. Largest known toad species.
13. Young sheep.
14. (informal) Exceptionally good.
22. The 1st letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
24. An esoteric or occult matter that is traditionally secret.
26. A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite.
27. Flightless New Zealand rail of thievish disposition having short wings each with a spur used in fighting.
28. Durable fragrant wood.
30. A Chinese breed of small short-legged dogs with a long silky coat and broad flat muzzle.
32. Put (things or places) in order.
33. A convex shape that narrows toward a point.
35. The fourth month of the Hindu calendar.
36. Of or relating to or obtained from milk (especially sour milk or whey).
37. German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913).
40. A group of countries in special alliance.
44. A translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color.
47. Of or relating to or shaped like a toroid.
50. The principal evil jinni in Islamic mythology.
51. A circular segment of a curve.
52. A short high tone produced as a signal or warning.
56. A white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily.
58. Toenail having its free tip or edges embedded in the surrounding flesh.
59. The dialect of Malay used as the national language of the Republic of Indonesia or of Malaysia.
61. Having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns etc..
63. Type genus of the Percidae.
65. A three-tone Chadic language.
66. Swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs.
67. A flat-bottomed volcanic crater that was formed by an explosion.
68. A French abbot.
70. A Turkish unit of weight equal to about 2.75 pounds.
71. Used of a single unit or thing.
72. 10 grams.
76. A doctor's degree in optometry.
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