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1. A syndrome that occurs in many women from 2 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation.
4. Shop where dry cleaning is done.
12. (computer science) A computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest.
15. A plant hormone promoting elongation of stems and roots.
16. The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness.
17. Take in solid food.
18. High quality grape brandy distilled in the Cognac district of France.
20. (in writing) See below.
21. A nucleic acid consisting of large molecules shaped like a double helix.
22. Deciduous South African tree having large odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant orange-yellow flowers.
24. An implement used to erase something.
26. Stalk of a moss capsule.
28. United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923).
30. A person who rescues you from harm or danger.
33. Being one more than twelve.
36. An independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia).
37. A self-funded retirement plan that allows you to contribute a limited yearly sum toward your retirement.
39. Infusion of e.g. dried or fresh flowers or leaves.
40. A nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm).
43. Any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes.
44. A blemish made by dirt.
45. Oil palms.
49. (astronomy) A measure of time defined by Earth's orbital motion.
50. (Irish) The sea personified.
51. A high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus.
52. The lower house of the parliament of the Republic of Ireland.
54. (Akkadian) God of wisdom.
57. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
58. Small European freshwater fish with a slender bluish-green body.
60. Any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples.
62. A compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed.
67. Any of various units of capacity.
70. Predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin.
72. 100 agorot equal 1 shekel.
73. Large burrowing rodent of South and Central America.
74. Of or relating to or characteristic of Angola or its people.
76. The most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on.
77. (trademark) A tinned luncheon meat made largely from pork.
78. Small genus of cormous perennials of Mexico.
79. Measure of the US economy adopted in 1991.
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1. The person or thing chosen or selected.
2. Any of a group of antidepressant drugs that inhibit the action of monoamine oxidase in the brain and so allow monoamines to accumulate.
3. An narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family.
4. A genus of Apodidae.
5. Resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects.
6. Half the width of an em.
7. A nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine.
8. (Sumerian and Babylonian) A solar deity.
9. Liquid containing proteins and electrolytes including the liquid in blood plasma and interstitial fluid.
10. Cheese melted with ale or beer served over toast.
11. A cut of pork ribs with much of the meat trimmed off.
12. The framework of a bed.
13. Something causes misery or death.
14. Indicating the most important performer or role.
19. Coming into existence.
23. Bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves.
25. Studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills).
27. A brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur.
29. A midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region.
31. Tropical African herbs.
32. A Spanish title of respect for a man.
34. Related on the mother's side.
35. A close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace.
38. A domain in which something is dominant.
41. Of or like a cecum.
42. French cabaret singer (1915-1963).
46. Repetition or recapitulation in reverse order.
47. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
48. Tropical starchy tuberous root.
53. A city and port in northern Jutland.
55. A deep bow.
56. A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities.
59. Genus of tropical plants with creeping rootstocks and small umbellate flowers.
61. A city in southern Turkey on the Seyhan River.
63. A device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned.
64. Long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck.
65. Oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food.
66. A raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip).
68. A small nail.
69. An artificial source of visible illumination.
71. A light touch or stroke.
75. A colorless and odorless inert gas.
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