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1. Anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland.
4. Interface consisting of a standard port between a computer and its peripherals that is used in some computers.
8. A widely distributed system of free and fixed macrophages derived from bone marrow.
11. South American wood sorrel cultivated for its edible tubers.
12. Type genus of the Apidae.
13. An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.
14. Noisy talk.
15. (Irish) Mother of the Tuatha De Danann.
16. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
17. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
19. Capital and largest city of Iraq.
20. Not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances.
22. Toward the mouth or oral region.
25. A software system that facilitates the creation and maintenance and use of an electronic database.
30. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
31. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
32. African mahogany trees.
36. The cry made by sheep.
39. The fatty flesh of eel.
40. (folklore) A corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living.
43. A nonmetallic largely pentavalent heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens.
44. In favor of (an action or proposal etc.).
45. An independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest.
46. A detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work.
48. Charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government.
49. Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus.
50. Goddess of the dead and queen of the underworld.
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1. Ornamental evergreen treelike shrub of United States Pacific coast having large white flowers and red berrylike fruits.
2. Erect leafless flower stalk growing directly from the ground as in a tulip.
3. Australian shrubs and small trees with evergreen usually spiny leaves and dense clusters of showy flowers.
4. Experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness.
5. An accountant certified by the state.
6. In the Arabian Nights a hero who tells of the fantastic adventures he had in his voyages.
7. (Old Testament) The second patriarch.
8. English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (born in 1907).
9. Having nine hinged bands of bony plates.
10. Any of a number of fishes of the family Carangidae.
18. United States singer and film actor (1904-1977).
21. Concerning those not members of the clergy.
23. A bachelor's degree in religion.
24. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.
26. (trademark) An antacid.
27. Gully or streambed in North Africa and the Middle East that remains dry except during rainy season.
28. A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal.
29. A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow).
33. Queen of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology.
34. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
35. A woman hired to suckle a child of someone else.
37. Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829).
38. Type genus of the family Arcidae.
41. A resource.
42. The residue that remains when something is burned.
43. A sweetened beverage of diluted fruit juice.
47. The 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
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