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1. Hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta.
4. A resident of Alabama.
12. Standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian.
15. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
16. A naval battle in the War of Greek Independence (1827).
17. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar.
18. The use of nuclear magnetic resonance of protons to produce proton density images.
19. A group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or hibiscus.
20. Light informal conversation for social occasions.
21. The younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy.
23. A town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean.
25. (combining form) Acting or functioning as a regent or ruler.
26. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
28. Any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl.
30. In bed.
34. A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal.
37. A state in northwestern North America.
40. A collection of objects laid on top of each other.
42. Red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds.
44. (Old Testament) The second patriarch.
45. Fleshy folds of tissue as those surrounding the mouth.
46. A federal agency established to regulate the release of new foods and health-related products.
47. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.
49. Sexually transmitted urethritis (usually caused by chlamydia).
50. In or of the present month.
52. Candlewood of Mexico and southwestern California having tall columnar stems and bearing honey-scented creamy yellow flowers.
54. Largest known toad species.
56. Of a leaf shape.
58. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables.
60. A male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917).
61. Generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature.
65. Antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Enkaid) used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias but increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients.
69. The cry made by sheep.
70. Has cams attached to it.
74. A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Norma.
75. One millionth of a gram.
76. Capable of having having clear evidence of eliminated without trace.
77. The most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on.
78. Narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used for gliding over snow.
79. As if by an edge.
80. The compass point midway between northeast and east.
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1. Stable gear consisting of either of two curved supports that are attached to the collar of a draft horse and that hold the traces.
2. One of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes.
3. An African amulet.
4. Reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigen.
5. The upper side of the thighs of a seated person.
6. (zoology) Pertaining to or characteristic of birds.
7. An impudent or insolent rejoinder.
8. Any of various strong liquors distilled from the fermented sap of toddy palms or from fermented molasses.
9. Distance measured in miles.
10. One or some or every or all without specification.
11. Roman goddess of night.
12. Moth having nonfunctional mouthparts as adults.
13. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
14. Forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands.
22. Greek author of fables (circa 620-560 BC).
24. Sole genus of the family Naiadaceae.
27. An agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank.
29. Growing old.
31. Tired to the point of exhaustion.
32. A member of the Salish people in northwestern Washington.
33. A patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated.
35. Having undesirable or negative qualities.
36. Any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia.
38. Either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye.
39. The capital and largest city of Yemen.
41. (Akkadian) Father of the gods and consort of Tiamat.
43. A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge).
48. Common fly that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases.
51. The basic unit of money in Bangladesh.
53. An incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right).
55. On a ship, train, plane or other vehicle.
57. A port city in western France on the Loire estuary.
59. A person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers).
62. Noisy talk.
63. Medium-sized tree having glossy lanceolate leaves.
64. A wad of something chewable as tobacco.
66. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
67. A theocratic republic in the Middle East in western Asia.
68. Informal terms for a (young) woman.
71. A periodic paperback publication.
72. The compass point midway between south and southeast.
73. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
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