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1. Great merriment.
5. Syndrome resulting from a serious acute (sometimes fatal) infection associated with the presence of staphylococcus.
8. A workplace for the conduct of scientific research.
11. (in Gnosticism) A divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe.
12. South American wood sorrel cultivated for its edible tubers.
13. To make a mistake or be incorrect.
14. A decree that prohibits something.
15. An adult male person (as opposed to a woman).
16. Large brownish-green New Zealand parrot.
17. A state in northwestern North America.
20. An informal term for a father.
22. A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal.
23. Having undesirable or negative qualities.
25. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
27. A barrier constructed to contain the flow or water or to keep out the sea.
30. The cry made by sheep.
32. Light informal conversation for social occasions.
35. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind.
36. The compass point that is one point east (clockwise) of due north.
37. A resource.
40. An associate degree in nursing.
47. A drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands.
51. Aromatic bulb used as seasoning.
52. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
53. A rotating disk shaped to convert circular into linear motion.
54. Resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects.
55. Large burrowing rodent of South and Central America.
56. A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Norma.
57. A master's degree in fine arts.
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1. An amino acid that is found in the central nervous system.
2. An accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape.
3. The longest division of geological time.
4. Half the width of an em.
5. Contemptuous name for a Black man who is abjectly servile and deferential to Whites.
6. Any of a number of fishes of the family Carangidae.
7. The capital and largest city of Yemen.
8. The basic unit of money in Albania.
9. A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography).
10. (informal) Exceptionally good.
18. A small pellet fired from an air rifle or BB gun.
19. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.
21. A logarithmic unit of sound intensity.
24. (Irish) Mother of the Tuatha De Danann.
26. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
28. A public promotion of some product or service.
29. (British) A waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric.
31. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
33. The branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively.
34. A bachelor's degree in religion.
38. Being ten more than one hundred ninety.
39. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.
41. Type genus of the Nepidae.
42. Type genus of the family Arcidae.
43. God of love and erotic desire.
44. The inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers.
45. French cabaret singer (1915-1963).
46. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
48. A former agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States.
49. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar.
50. An implement used to propel or steer a boat.
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