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1. Resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects.
4. African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread.
10. An infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid.
13. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
14. A short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission.
15. An adherent of any branch of Taoism.
16. Having only superficial plausibility.
17. Naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion.
19. (Old Testament) The second patriarch.
21. An ancient kingdom in northern Mesopotamia which is in present-day Iraq.
23. United States astronomer (1835-1909).
24. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
25. A container.
31. Any of a number of fishes of the family Carangidae.
35. Tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods.
36. The branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively.
37. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
38. An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.
39. Of deserts of northern Africa and southern Asia.
43. A Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria.
44. An accountant certified by the state.
45. On or toward the lee.
48. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
50. According to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th century BC).
54. A small ball with a hole through the middle.
56. Build up to a level by depositing sediment.
59. A room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter.
62. The federal agency that insures residential mortgages.
63. An extension at the end and at right angles to the main building.
64. 1 species.
65. (astronomy) A measure of time defined by Earth's orbital motion.
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1. The fur of a rabbit.
2. Lower in esteem.
3. A member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Carolinas.
4. A fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance.
5. A human limb.
6. A metal-bearing mineral valuable enough to be mined.
7. A small cake leavened with yeast.
8. Type genus of the Anatidae.
9. A bachelor's degree in religion.
10. Indicating the most important performer or role.
11. A sock with a separation for the big toe.
12. A Hindu theistic philosophy.
18. Any tropical gymnosperm of the order Cycadales.
20. Harsh or corrosive in tone.
22. Experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness.
26. A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow).
27. A benevolent aspect of Devi.
28. The United Nations agency concerned with atomic energy.
29. A professional cook.
30. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
32. An independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest.
33. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind.
34. Indigo bush.
40. In bed.
41. A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light.
42. A flat-bottomed volcanic crater that was formed by an explosion.
46. (archaic or Scottish) Faithful and true.
47. A British peer ranking below a Marquess and above a Viscount.
49. Any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples.
51. The handle of a weapon or tool.
52. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.
53. (informal) Very tired.
55. Leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in India for writing paper.
57. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar.
58. Light informal conversation for social occasions.
60. A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite.
61. A soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element.
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