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1. The federal agency that insures residential mortgages.
4. Call forth.
12. What you can repeat immediately after perceiving it.
15. A former agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States.
16. A mountainous island in eastern Indonesia.
17. The starting place for each hole on a golf course.
18. The most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on.
19. Make editorial changes (in a text).
20. Genus of American of east Asian perennial herbs with yellow to orange or red flower rays.
22. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
24. (Greek mythology) A maiden seduced by Zeus.
26. Slanderous defamation.
28. Lower in esteem.
29. The basic monetary unit of most members of the European Union (introduced in 1999).
32. Cassava with long tuberous edible roots and soft brittle stems.
33. Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy.
35. A unit of length of thread or yarn.
36. (of persons) Highest in rank or authority or office.
40. Of or relating to fish.
44. Being one hundred more than two hundred.
45. An association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia.
49. A sign of assent or salutation or command.
50. The compass point that is one point east of due south.
52. A sulfonamide (trade name Gantanol) used to treat infections (especially infections of the urinary tract).
53. A detested person.
56. The largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen.
57. Measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects.
58. A domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church.
61. One who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel.
67. A high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus.
69. (Jungian psychology) The inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious.
71. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
72. The United Nations agency concerned with civil aviation.
73. A tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling).
75. Informal terms for a mother.
76. The time during which someone's life continues.
77. A state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico.
78. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods.
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1. A card game in which players bet against the dealer on the cards he will draw from a dealing box.
2. A collection of objects laid on top of each other.
3. The highest level or degree attainable.
4. The compass point midway between east and southeast.
5. The practice of living without clothes for reasons of health.
6. A tumor of the brain consisting of neuroglia.
7. Take in solid food.
8. The compass point midway between north and west.
9. Classification used for 5 species of terrestrial ferns usually placed in other genera.
10. (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.
11. A narrow zigzag ribbon used as trimming.
12. An ancient upright stone slab bearing markings.
13. Either of two muscles in the shoulder region that move the shoulders and arms.
14. English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (born in 1907).
21. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables.
23. A waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water.
25. Remove with or as if with a ladle.
27. An inflammatory complication of leprosy that results in painful skin lesions on the arms and legs and face.
30. Corresponding exactly.
31. Any plant of the genus Reseda.
34. The capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the Congo river opposite Brazzaville.
37. Type genus of Ochnaceae.
38. A descendent or heir.
39. A burn cause by hot liquid or steam.
41. Swelling from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue.
42. Bulky grayish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail.
43. The officer below the master on a commercial ship.
46. A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal.
47. An early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica.
48. Colony of the United Kingdom located on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain.
51. A piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep.
54. Final honors degree examinations at Cambridge University.
55. A large fleet.
59. Large burrowing rodent of South and Central America.
60. Kill intentionally and with premeditation.
62. (Islam) The man who leads prayers in a mosque.
63. A small cake leavened with yeast.
64. A Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism.
65. Very dark black.
66. Avatar of Vishnu.
68. An accountant certified by the state.
70. Horny projecting mouth of a bird.
74. Angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object).
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