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1. A gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates growth of Graafian follicles in female mammals, and activates sperm-forming cells in male mammals.
4. A dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain.
8. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.
11. The basic unit of money in Romania.
12. A Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism.
13. The Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Dali region of Yunnan.
14. (Greek mythology) A Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders.
17. The quarter of many North African cities in which the citadel is located.
19. A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite.
20. (computer science) A coding system that incorporates extra parity bits in order to detect errors.
23. A federal agency established to regulate the release of new foods and health-related products.
24. In a cagey manner.
29. Light informal conversation for social occasions.
30. A small cake leavened with yeast.
32. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
33. A public promotion of some product or service.
34. A light touch or stroke.
39. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.
41. The act of drawing or hauling something.
44. An accountant certified by the state.
45. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
46. The 7th letter of the Greek alphabet.
47. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
48. South African term for `boss'.
49. A workplace for the conduct of scientific research.
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1. A slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer.
2. Stalk of a moss capsule.
3. Small genus of erect balsam-scented herbs.
4. A region of northeastern France famous for its wines.
5. A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light.
6. Group insurance that entitles members to services of participating hospitals and clinics and physicians.
7. (Akkadian) God of wisdom.
8. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
9. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
10. The face of a timepiece.
15. The elementary stages of any subject (usually plural).
16. A narcotic that is considered a hard drug.
18. A fraudulent business scheme.
21. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
22. Temporary living quarters.
25. A white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily.
26. A soft silvery metallic element.
27. Someone who is morally reprehensible.
28. An esoteric or occult matter that is traditionally secret.
31. (Babylonian) A demigod or first man.
35. According to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th century BC).
36. By bad luck.
37. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
38. An Arabic speaking person who lives in Arabia or North Africa.
40. A room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter.
42. Fiddler crabs.
43. The fatty flesh of eel.
44. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.
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