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1. An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect.
5. Jordan's port.
10. A nucleic acid that transmits genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm.
13. A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography).
14. A rechargeable battery with a nickel cathode and a cadmium anode.
15. The bureau of the Treasury Department responsible for tax collections.
16. The United Nations agency concerned with civil aviation.
17. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
19. The 11th letter of the Greek alphabet.
21. Melon having yellowish rind and whitish flesh.
23. An associate degree in nursing.
25. In the Arabian Nights a hero who tells of the fantastic adventures he had in his voyages.
29. Tall hat.
33. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
34. Tropical starchy tuberous root.
36. (Scottish) Bluish-black or gray-blue.
37. A light touch or stroke.
39. A self-funded retirement plan that allows you to contribute a limited yearly sum toward your retirement.
41. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
42. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
44. The dead body of a human being.
46. A silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group.
48. The branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively.
49. A region of Malaysia in northeastern Borneo.
50. Evergreen Indian shrub with vivid yellow flowers whose bark is used in tanning.
53. The capital and largest city of Bangladesh.
57. Covered with paving material.
60. Any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples.
61. Someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce).
62. A holy war by Muslims against unbelievers.
65. Government agency created in 1974 to license and regulate nuclear power plants.
66. On or toward the lee.
67. Jordan's port.
68. A federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment.
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1. (criminal law) Money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial.
2. Type genus of the family Arcidae.
3. A large quantity of written matter.
4. African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread.
5. Small buffalo of the Celebes having small straight horns.
6. (British) Sleep.
7. (informal) Of the highest quality.
8. An indehiscent fruit derived from a single ovary having one or many seeds within a fleshy wall or pericarp.
9. A public promotion of some product or service.
10. Port city that is the capital and largest city of Latvia.
11. Agency of the United States government charged with mediating disputes between management and labor.
12. The largest continent with 60% of the earth's population.
18. Capital of modern Macedonia.
20. A nucleic acid consisting of large molecules shaped like a double helix.
22. Someone who engages in arbitrage (who purchases securities in one market for immediate resale in another in the hope of profiting from the price differential).
24. A tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling).
26. One of the most common of the five major classes of immunoglobulins.
27. (Babylonian) God of wisdom and agriculture and patron of scribes and schools.
28. A young woman making her debut into society.
30. Speaking a Slavic language.
31. A very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk.
32. A period of time containing 365 (or 366) days.
35. An Arabic speaking person who lives in Arabia or North Africa.
38. Submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers.
40. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind.
43. A long brightly colored shawl.
45. According to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th century BC).
47. A means of serving.
48. Before noon.
51. The highest level or degree attainable.
52. Type genus of the Majidae.
54. A stick that people can lean on to help them walk.
55. The lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed.
56. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
58. One-thousandth of an equivalent.
59. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.
63. (astronomy) The angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing.
64. An official prosecutor for a judicial district.
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