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1. One of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof.
5. (medicine) Having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course.
10. One millionth of a gram.
13. On or toward the lee.
14. Of or relating to or associated with the moon.
15. A port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea.
16. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
17. Fleshy and usually brightly colored cover of some seeds that develops from the ovule stalk and partially or entirely envelopes the seed.
18. A sock with a separation for the big toe.
19. Relating to the deepest parts of the ocean (below 6000 meters).
20. Type genus of the Aceraceae.
21. The seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located adv.
24. The federal agency that insures residential mortgages.
27. Coffee trees.
29. Minute single-celled green freshwater organism having a single flagella.
32. A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge).
35. English writer (1672-1729).
37. A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light.
38. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.
41. South American armadillo with three bands of bony plates.
45. Lower in esteem.
49. Type genus of the family Zygnemataceae.
52. Type genus of the Gavidae.
53. A lyric poem with complex stanza forms.
54. A region of Malaysia in northeastern Borneo.
57. Queen of England as the 6th wife of Henry VIII (1512-1548).
58. A hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers.
59. A shoe for a child or woman that has a strap around the ankle.
61. A unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity.
62. Feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and being unable to roar.
63. (usually followed by `to') Not having the necessary means or skill or know-how.
64. Either extremity of something that has length.
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1. A vigorous blow.
2. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
3. A soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element.
4. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables.
5. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism.
6. Flavored with sour orange peel.
7. An agency of the United Nations responsible for programs to aid education and the health of children and mothers in developing countries.
8. An account describing incidents or events.
9. A trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group.
10. Small shrubby African tree having compound leaves and racemes of small fragrant green flowers.
11. Spicy fruit of the cubeb vine.
12. Norwegian composer whose work was often inspired by Norwegian folk music (1843-1907).
22. (of complexion) Blemished by imperfections of the skin.
23. (British slang) Cafe.
25. Temporary military shelter.
26. How long something has existed.
28. A federal agency established to regulate the release of new foods and health-related products.
30. Acquire or gain knowledge or skills.
31. Late time of life.
33. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
34. A hard gray lustrous metallic element that is highly corrosion-resistant.
36. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar.
39. An ugly evil-looking old woman.
40. Feeding that consists of the delivery of a nutrient solution (as through a nasal tube) to someone who cannot or will not eat.
42. A major victory by the Romans over the Macedonians in 168 BC.
43. An active and efficient cause.
44. A coffee cake flavored with orange rind and raisins and almonds.
46. (Scotland) A small loaf or roll of soft bread.
47. A sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived.
48. Worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down.
50. (Old Testament) The eldest son of Isaac who would have inherited the Covenant that God made with Abraham and that Abraham passed on to Isaac.
51. United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859).
55. A white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves.
56. Goddess of the dead and queen of the underworld.
60. A brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur.
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