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1. Angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object).
4. A block of absorbent material saturated with ink.
10. (Judaism) Sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments.
13. Step on it.
14. Animal food for browsing or grazing.
15. 10 hao equal 1 dong.
16. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
17. A native or inhabitant of Crete.
18. The 7th letter of the Greek alphabet.
19. (informal) Exceptionally good.
21. A master's degree in business.
22. Any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples.
23. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
25. The act of scanning.
28. A nucleic acid consisting of large molecules shaped like a double helix.
29. Type genus of the Ardeidae.
32. An Arabic speaking person who lives in Arabia or North Africa.
34. (botany) Outer tissue of bark.
36. Realistic Norwegian author who wrote plays on social and political themes (1828-1906).
40. A former agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States.
41. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
44. A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Norma.
45. A dissolute man in fashionable society.
47. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind.
48. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.
51. 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.
55. A fatal disease of cattle that affects the central nervous system.
59. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
60. A narrow zigzag ribbon used as trimming.
64. Flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes.
65. Small space in a tissue or part such as the area between veins on a leaf or an insect's wing.
66. A gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number).
67. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.
68. African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread.
69. The United Nations agency concerned with the international organization of food and agriculture.
70. (Akkadian) God of wisdom.
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1. According to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th century BC).
2. A person who has lied or who lies repeatedly.
3. A three-tone Chadic language.
4. A United Nations agency that invest directly in companies and guarantees loans to private investors.
5. A standard or model or pattern regarded as typical.
6. English biochemist (born in Germany) who discovered the Krebs cycle (1900-1981).
7. The basic unit of money in Macao.
8. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
9. The habitation of wild animals.
10. Having the leading position or higher score in a contest.
11. A switch made from the stems of the rattan palms.
12. Sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with gray furry ears and coat.
20. A Gaelic-speaking Celt in Ireland or Scotland or the Isle of Man.
24. With no effort to conceal.
26. A colorless and odorless inert gas.
27. Submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers.
30. Fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology.
31. Any of various floor-like platforms built into a vessel.
33. A small pellet fired from an air rifle or BB gun.
35. A flat-bottomed volcanic crater that was formed by an explosion.
37. A bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases.
38. A period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event.
39. Tag the base runner to get him out.
42. A lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood.
43. An esoteric or occult matter that is traditionally secret.
44. The habitation of wild animals.
46. A federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment.
49. The basic unit of money in Nigeria.
50. A light strong brittle gray toxic bivalent metallic element.
52. In bed.
53. A sudden short attack.
54. Decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers.
56. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
57. A small cake leavened with yeast.
58. A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it.
61. The corporate executive responsible for the operations of the firm.
62. Take something away by force or without the consent of the owner.
63. (sports) The chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play.
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