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1. A self-funded retirement plan that allows you to contribute a limited yearly sum toward your retirement.
4. Informal terms for clothing.
8. The compass point that is one point south of due east.
11. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
12. Relatively small fast-moving sloth.
13. Resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects.
14. Electronic warfare undertaken to prevent or reduce an enemy's effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum.
15. A short high tone produced as a signal or warning.
16. Type genus of the family Myacidae.
17. Jordan's port.
19. A former agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States.
21. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
22. A metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters.
23. An intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores.
24. Loose or flaccid body fat.
29. The elementary stages of any subject (usually plural).
30. Inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence.
31. A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Norma.
34. A lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood.
35. Fairly small terrestrial ferns of tropical America.
38. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
42. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind.
43. A flexible container with a single opening.
45. An associate degree in applied science.
46. An independent agency of the United States government responsible for aviation and spaceflight.
47. A small pellet fired from an air rifle or BB gun.
49. The biblical name for ancient Syria.
50. (Akkadian) God of wisdom.
51. A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.
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1. The United Nations agency concerned with atomic energy.
2. Framework for holding objects.
3. A large fleet.
4. Of or relating to o occurring in a tube such as e.g. the fallopian tube or eustachian tube.
5. Used of a single unit or thing.
6. (Greek mythology) Goddess of the earth and mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient mythology.
7. Of surpassing excellence.
8. Any of various trees of the genus Ulmus.
9. Common Indian weaverbird.
10. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
18. A small cake leavened with yeast.
20. An esoteric or occult matter that is traditionally secret.
25. The residue that remains when something is burned.
26. Military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine or exploit or reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum.
27. A toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium.
28. A state in north central United States.
32. Measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects.
33. Squash bugs.
36. (Old Testament) In Judeo-Christian mythology.
37. A French abbot.
39. Concerning those not members of the clergy.
40. (of molten metal or glass) Formed by pouring or pressing into a mold n 1.
41. United States writer (born in Poland) who wrote in Yiddish (1880-1957).
44. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
48. A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light.
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