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1. A bachelor's degree in naval science.
4. A spirit believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals.
10. Surface layer of ground containing a matt of grass and grass roots.
13. Resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects.
14. (Greek mythology) Any of the 50 sea nymphs who were daughters of the sea god Nereus.
15. A federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment.
16. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
17. Fear resulting from the awareness of danger.
19. Used as a Hindi courtesy title.
21. Comprises tropical American species usually placed in genus Masdevallia.
23. An accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape.
26. The female reproductive cell.
27. An ambitious and aspiring young person.
30. The shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code.
33. A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography).
34. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
36. The deep vascular inner layer of the skin.
38. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.
40. The elementary stages of any subject (usually plural).
42. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
43. Excessively fat.
45. A pilgrimage to Mecca.
48. A defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles.
50. A college town in central New York on Lake Cayuga.
53. According to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th century BC).
56. A dark-skinned member of a race of people living in Australia when Europeans arrived.
59. Informal terms for a mother.
60. Being nine more than ninety.
61. An amino acid that is found in the central nervous system.
62. A heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges.
64. Very fertile.
66. The compass point midway between northeast and east.
68. (trademark) A liquid that temporarily disables a person.
69. A doctor's degree in education.
70. A republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean.
71. United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993).
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1. Divulge information or secrets.
2. Kamarupan languages spoken in northeastern India and western Burma.
3. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
4. A nucleic acid consisting of large molecules shaped like a double helix.
5. A loose cloak with a hood.
6. A self-funded retirement plan that allows you to contribute a limited yearly sum toward your retirement.
7. A student who studies excessively.
8. (Old Testament) A famous hunter.
9. A state in the Rocky Mountains.
10. Any of various plants of the genus Sedum.
11. A translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color.
12. An informal term for a father.
18. (medicine) Having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course.
20. The inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm.
22. (often followed by `for') Ardently or excessively desirous.
24. (Akkadian) God of wisdom.
25. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables.
28. An Arabic speaking person who lives in Arabia or North Africa.
29. The compass point that is one point east of northeast.
31. A benevolent aspect of Devi.
32. (in golf) The standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course.
35. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
37. A Hindu prince or king in India.
39. A young woman making her debut into society.
41. The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet.
44. A island in the Netherlands Antilles that is the top of an extinct volcano.
46. A unit of pressure.
47. Basic principles of the cosmos.
49. Arboreal snake of central and southern Africa whose bite is often fatal.
51. Any activity that is easy to do.
52. Red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds.
54. The (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb.
55. In bed.
57. Any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples.
58. Remove from office.
59. (British) A linear measure of 16.5 feet.
63. A unit of length of thread or yarn.
65. An associate degree in applied science.
67. Before noon.
68. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.
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