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1. An associate degree in applied science.
4. Low stingless nettle of Central and South America having velvety brownish-green toothed leaves and clusters of small green flowers.
12. Surface layer of ground containing a matt of grass and grass roots.
15. (British) A waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric.
16. An abnormal tufted growth of small branches on a tree or shrub caused by fungi or insects or other physiological disturbance.
17. An accountant certified by the state.
18. Toward the mouth or oral region.
20. Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324).
22. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables.
23. A state in New England.
24. French explorer who claimed Louisiana for France (1643-1687).
27. Harsh or corrosive in tone.
28. A medicinal drug used to evoke vomiting (especially in cases of drug overdose or poisoning).
32. A coenzyme derived from the B vitamin nicotinic acid.
35. The seventh month of the Moslem calendar.
38. Relieve from military service.
40. A metal-bearing mineral valuable enough to be mined.
41. (Greek mythology) Goddess of the earth and mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient mythology.
44. Plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery.
45. Pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance.
47. Of or relating to or supporting Hinduism.
48. The state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by.
49. That is going in.
52. The regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale.
55. 1/10 gram.
56. A unit of absorbed ionizing radiation equal to 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material.
57. One of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm.
60. Of or relating to located near the iris of the eye.
64. Made of grain or relating to grain or the plants that produce it.
66. A chemical substance that is present at the start of a chemical reaction.
68. Leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in India for writing paper.
69. A device that produces a current of air.
72. A chemical compound containing the azido group combined with an element or radical.
73. The longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code.
74. Comprising the lichens which grow symbiotically with algae.
76. United States sculptor and architect whose public works include the memorial to veterans of the Vietnam War in Washington (born in 1959).
77. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods.
78. The outer germ layer that develops into skin and nervous tissue.
79. The seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located adv.
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1. In a murderous frenzy as if possessed by a demon.
2. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
3. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
4. A note appended to a letter after the signature.
5. A nucleotide derived from adenosine that occurs in muscle tissue.
6. The mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament.
7. Bright with a steady but subdued shining.
8. A unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm.
9. That is to say.
10. An ancient country is southwestern Asia on the east coast of the Mediterranean.
11. A public promotion of some product or service.
12. A burn cause by hot liquid or steam.
13. A translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color.
14. A challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy.
19. The capital and largest city of Bangladesh.
21. Serving to set in motion.
25. Any of a number of fishes of the family Carangidae.
26. A small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time.
29. A thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something.
30. Put out or expel from a place.
31. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
33. A yellow quartz.
34. Lower in esteem.
36. German chemist who was co-discoverer with Lise Meitner of nuclear fission (1879-1968).
37. A decree that prohibits something.
39. (New Testament) The sages who visited Jesus and Mary and Joseph shortly after Jesus was born.
42. German chemist who did research on high-speed chemical reactions (born in 1927).
43. North American bluebirds.
46. Suggestive of the supernatural.
50. (British) Liable to payment of rates or taxes.
51. Excellent and delightful in all respects.
53. Witty language used to convey insults or scorn.
54. Any of various stocky heavy-coated breeds of dogs native to northern regions having pointed muzzles and erect ears with a curled furry tail.
58. United by being of the same opinion.
59. Capital and largest city of the Czech Republic.
61. Formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men.
62. (of pop groups) Not affiliated with a major recording company n.
63. Comb-plate or locomotor organ consisting of a row of strong cilia whose bases are fused.
65. A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause).
67. Bulky grayish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail.
70. The month following September and preceding November.
71. A United Nations agency to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services.
75. A trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group.
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