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1. The scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals.
5. A genus of Bothidae.
11. Pretentious or silly talk or writing.
15. South African prelate and leader of the antiapartheid struggle (born in 1931).
16. Earnest or urgent request.
17. Of or being the lowest female voice.
18. English essayist (1775-1834).
19. (medicine) Of or relating to abnormal neuromuscular activity characterized by rapidly alternating muscle contraction and relaxation.
20. A European river.
21. Any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower.
23. An associate degree in nursing.
24. King of Wessex whose military victories made Wessex the most powerful kingdom in England (died in 839).
25. An adherent of any branch of Taoism.
26. A native-born Israeli.
29. A former copper coin of Pakistan.
30. A soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element.
32. A New England state.
33. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.
35. Provided with artificial light.
37. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
39. Of the blackest black.
43. State in northeastern India.
45. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
48. (Judaism) A period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative.
50. A very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk.
52. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
53. A constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French Riviera.
54. An officer of the law.
56. The highest point of something.
57. Large burrowing rodent of South and Central America.
60. The basic unit of money in China.
61. The United Nations agency concerned with the interests of labor.
63. Being one more than fifty.
66. A religious belief of African origin involving witchcraft and sorcery.
70. 100 bututs equal 1 dalasi.
73. The content of cognition.
75. The third month of the civil year.
77. A region of Malaysia in northeastern Borneo.
79. The elementary stages of any subject (usually plural).
80. A rapid bustling commotion.
81. Any of several plants of the genus Achillea native to Europe and having small white flowers in flat-topped flower heads.
83. (British) A waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric.
84. Informal terms for the mouth.
85. Rich and superior in quality.
86. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
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2. A very attractive or seductive looking woman.
3. Departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal.
4. Hard greenish-brown wood of the lignum vitae tree and other trees of the genus Guaiacum.
5. Committee formed by a special-interest group to raise money for their favorite political candidates.
6. (of a fluid) Having been propelled about in flying drops or masses.
7. (possibly Roman) Goddess of horses and mules and asses.
8. Being one more than nine.
9. Of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand of its people.
10. Genus of erect herbs of the Middle East having showy flowers.
11. African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread.
12. Of time long past.
13. Of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor.
14. Belgian architect and leader in art nouveau architecture (1861-1947).
22. A river in the east central United States.
27. A small pellet fired from an air rifle or BB gun.
28. The seventh month of the Moslem calendar.
31. A clergyman having spiritual and administrative authority.
34. A highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series).
36. Wild ox of the Malay Archipelago.
38. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.
40. Ragout of game in a rich sauce.
41. A ruler of the Inca Empire (or a member of his family).
42. A city of central China.
44. Situated away from the axis of any body or part.
46. A small cake leavened with yeast.
47. A state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands.
49. A member of the Shoshonean people of northeastern Arizona.
51. Large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male.
55. A pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes.
58. A white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves.
59. The child of your aunt or uncle.
62. A telegram sent abroad.
64. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables.
65. An indehiscent fruit derived from a single ovary having one or many seeds within a fleshy wall or pericarp.
67. The capital and chief port of Qatar.
68. A program under which employees regularly accumulate shares and may ultimately assume control of the company.
69. A collection of objects laid on top of each other.
71. A fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate.
72. A unit of weight used in east Asia approximately equal to 1.3 ounces.
74. Fallow deer.
76. A magnetic tape recorder for recording (and playing back) TV programs.
78. Grass mowed and cured for use as fodder.
82. An expression of greeting.
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