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1. (computer science) The rate at which data is transferred (as by a modem).
4. English theoretical physicist who applied relativity theory to quantum mechanics and predicted the existence of antimatter and the positron (1902-1984).
9. A vigorous blow.
13. A slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water.
14. A folded part (as a fold of skin or muscle).
15. Type genus of the family Arcidae.
16. A fraudulent business scheme.
18. Unknown god.
19. In a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child.
21. A clique that seeks power usually through intrigue.
23. Monotypic genus of palms of Australasia.
24. A sweetened beverage of diluted fruit juice.
25. Disabled in the feet or legs.
27. A former agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States.
29. Wool of the alpaca.
32. West Indian tree having racemes of fragrant white flowers and yielding a durable timber and resinous juice.
36. Any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species.
37. A machine-readable version of a standard dictionary.
39. An ugly evil-looking old woman.
40. Baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese and meat or vegetables.
43. Having the equatorial diameter greater than the polar diameter.
45. A fur or leather pouch worn at the front of the kilt by Scottish Highlanders.
46. Having undesirable or negative qualities.
47. A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light.
48. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
49. A very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms.
51. A slight wind (usually refreshing).
59. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
60. Italian painter and son of Fra Filippo Lippi (1457-1504).
63. Plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery.
64. Characteristic of a mob.
65. At full speed.
66. On or toward the lee.
67. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods.
68. A Russian prison camp for political prisoners.
69. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
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1. Greenish-yellow pear.
2. A linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing.
3. Block consisting of a thick piece of something.
4. A person forced to flee from home or country.
5. A kind of person.
6. Showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness.
7. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
8. A high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus.
9. A decree that prohibits something.
10. A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography).
11. Any of a number of fishes of the family Carangidae.
12. Exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health.
17. A member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in NE Nebraska.
20. The United Nations agency concerned with atomic energy.
22. Resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects.
26. A genus of Lamnidae.
28. Being ten more than one hundred forty.
30. A light springing movement upwards or forwards.
31. The basic unit of money in Uruguay.
33. According to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th century BC).
34. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
35. Advanced in years.
38. Type genus of the Ranidae.
41. (of persons) Highest in rank or authority or office.
42. Common gray wild goose of Europe.
43. A kind of person.
44. A man who is the lover of a girl or young woman.
50. The capital and largest city of Yemen.
51. (Akkadian) God of wisdom.
52. Very dark black.
53. A metabolic acid found in yeast and liver cells.
54. Tall New Zealand timber tree.
55. The last imperial dynasty of China (from 1644 to 1912) which was overthrown by revolutionaries.
56. An interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open.
57. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
58. (Greek mythology) Goddess of the earth and mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient mythology.
61. A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities.
62. Perennial herb of East India to Polynesia and Australia cultivated for its large edible root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch.
63. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
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