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1. (computer science) The rate at which data is transferred (as by a modem).
4. A bachelor's degree in naval science.
7. (Babylonian) God of wisdom and agriculture and patron of scribes and schools.
11. Resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects.
12. A plant hormone promoting elongation of stems and roots.
13. A collection of objects laid on top of each other.
14. A federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment.
15. The widely studied plant virus that causes tobacco mosaic.
16. A strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide.
17. Used as a Hindi courtesy title.
19. A flat-bottomed volcanic crater that was formed by an explosion.
21. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
22. Wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed.
24. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
27. Any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes.
28. (informal) Of the highest quality.
31. A Kwa language spoken in Ghana and the Ivory Coast.
32. American professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934).
34. A public promotion of some product or service.
36. A federal agency that supervises carriers that transport goods and people between states.
37. West Indian tree having racemes of fragrant white flowers and yielding a durable timber and resinous juice.
40. A white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily.
43. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
44. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
46. A telephone connection.
48. Any federal law-enforcement officer.
50. A Kwa language spoken by the Yoruba people in southwestern Nigeria.
51. The United Nations agency concerned with atomic energy.
52. A federal agency established to regulate the release of new foods and health-related products.
53. The act of slowing down or falling behind.
54. An Arabic speaking person who lives in Arabia or North Africa.
55. A state in midwestern United States.
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1. (pathology) An elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid.
2. An informal term for a father.
3. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
4. Injured by bites or stings.
5. An embroidered rug made from a coarse Indian felt.
6. A member of the Dravidian people living in southern India.
7. A state in New England.
8. The fatty flesh of eel.
9. Common Indian weaverbird.
10. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
18. A landlocked republic in eastern Africa.
20. Attack someone physically or emotionally.
23. Made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing.
25. A state in northwestern North America.
26. An official language of the Republic of South Africa.
29. A heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances.
30. Half the width of an em.
33. Any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia.
35. A coffee cake flavored with orange rind and raisins and almonds.
38. In bed.
39. Any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples.
41. Evergreen trees and shrubs having oily one-seeded fruits.
42. Divulge information or secrets.
45. The month following July and preceding September.
47. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
49. An official prosecutor for a judicial district.
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