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1. The lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed.
5. A constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific.
10. A defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles.
13. Not only so, but.
14. A loud harsh or strident noise.
15. An anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling of light-headedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months.
16. French biochemist who (with Francois Jacob) explained how genes are activated and suggested the existence of messenger RNA (1910-1976).
18. (Greek mythology) God of love.
19. The most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on.
20. A mountain range in South America running 5000 miles along the Pacific coast.
21. Genus of beetles whose grubs feed mainly on roots of plants.
25. The state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed.
28. An accountant certified by the state.
29. An elaborate party (often outdoors).
33. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods.
34. A ductile gray metallic element of the lanthanide series.
37. The seventh month of the Moslem calendar.
40. An enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals are kept.
42. The compass point that is one point east (clockwise) of due north.
43. Small shrubby African tree having compound leaves and racemes of small fragrant green flowers.
44. Green algae common in freshwater lakes of limestone districts.
46. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
48. The villain in William Shakespeare's tragedy who tricked Othello into murdering his wife.
51. The act of scanning.
54. Having undesirable or negative qualities.
56. (South African) A journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers).
58. Offering fun and gaiety.
59. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
62. White crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor.
65. A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow).
66. A unit of length of thread or yarn.
67. Any plant of the genus Reseda.
68. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
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1. (classical architecture) A molding for a cornice.
2. (in Gnosticism) A divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe.
3. The basic unit of money in South Africa.
4. The cardinal number that is the sum of four and one.
5. A metallic element having four allotropic forms.
6. Fermented alcoholic beverage similar to but heavier than beer.
7. A percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance.
8. A university town in east central Maine on the Penobscot River north of Bangor.
9. Greek author of fables (circa 620-560 BC).
10. A city in northern India.
11. Any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples.
12. Designer drug designed to have the effects of amphetamines (it floods the brain with serotonin) but to avoid the drug laws.
17. An honorary degree in science.
22. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
23. Being one hundred more than two hundred.
24. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
26. Type genus of the Anatidae.
27. Type genus of the Majidae.
30. An inactive volcano in Sicily.
31. A bachelor's degree in theology.
32. The organ of sight (`peeper' is an informal term for `eye').
35. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
36. Small beads made from polished shells and formerly used as money by native Americans.
38. (Hindu) A manner of sitting (as in the practice of Yoga).
39. A flexible container with a single opening.
41. Harsh or corrosive in tone.
45. A unit of weight used in some Moslem countries near the Mediterranean.
47. Lower in esteem.
49. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables.
50. Jordan's port.
52. (law) A comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy.
53. Primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves.
55. A book of the New Testament.
57. A Hindu prince or king in India.
60. Someone who is morally reprehensible.
61. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism.
63. A colorless and odorless inert gas.
64. A rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys.
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