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1. Voluntary contributions to aid the poor.
5. Thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord.
8. A digital display that uses liquid crystal cells that change reflectivity in an applied electric field.
11. Any orchid of the genus Disa.
12. Resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects.
13. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism.
14. Any of various perennials of the genus Geum having usually pinnate basal leaves and variously colored flowers.
16. Having help.
17. A summary that repeats the substance of a longer discussion.
19. The syllable naming the fourth (subdominant) note of the diatonic scale in solmization.
20. (in Gnosticism) A divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe.
24. A lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood.
25. An accountant certified by the state.
26. A metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables.
29. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
31. Before noon.
34. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
35. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.
38. Former measure of the US economy.
40. A workplace for the conduct of scientific research.
44. Japanese ornamental tree with fragrant white or pink blossoms and small yellow fruits.
45. 4-wheeled motor vehicle.
46. According to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th century BC).
47. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.
48. A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Norma.
49. A small cake leavened with yeast.
50. A rapid escape (as by criminals).
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1. The sixth month of the civil year.
2. Actually being performed (or--for the audience--present) at the time of viewing.
3. One thousandth of a second.
4. The capital and largest city of Yemen.
5. A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite.
6. A white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily.
7. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
8. A boy or man.
9. A musical notation written on a staff indicating the pitch of the notes following it.
10. An informal term for a father.
15. A detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work.
18. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods.
21. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
22. The length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference.
23. A flexible container with a single opening.
27. Light informal conversation for social occasions.
28. A pilgrimage to Mecca.
30. (of complexion) Blemished by imperfections of the skin.
32. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables.
33. Jordan's port.
36. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
37. A member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in NE Nebraska.
39. Inflammation of the female pelvic organs (especially the Fallopian tubes) caused by infection by any of several microorganisms (chiefly gonococci and chlamydia).
41. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
42. An undergarment worn by women to support their breasts.
43. A light touch or stroke.
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