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1. The elementary stages of any subject (usually plural).
4. A software system that facilitates the creation and maintenance and use of an electronic database.
8. Tag the base runner to get him out.
11. A zodiacal constellation in northern hemisphere between Cancer and Virgo.
12. Horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits.
13. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods.
14. An anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling of light-headedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months.
15. (usually followed by `to') Having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something.
16. An electrically charged particle.
17. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind.
20. The branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively.
22. An official language of the Republic of South Africa.
28. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism.
29. An indehiscent fruit derived from a single ovary having one or many seeds within a fleshy wall or pericarp.
31. Any of a number of fishes of the family Carangidae.
34. A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light.
36. A bachelor's degree in religion.
41. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
45. Aromatic bulb used as seasoning.
46. A tight-fitting headdress.
48. Resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects.
49. A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Norma.
50. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
51. A master's degree in fine arts.
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1. Primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves.
2. A small ball with a hole through the middle.
3. The closing section of a musical composition.
4. A nucleic acid consisting of large molecules shaped like a double helix.
5. A very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk.
6. A unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch.
7. An inflammatory disease of connective tissue with variable features including fever and weakness and fatigability and joint pains and skin lesions on the face or neck or arms.
8. Submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers.
9. Sweet pulpy tropical fruit with thick scaly rind and shiny black seeds.
10. Something causes misery or death.
18. A metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters.
19. An official prosecutor for a judicial district.
21. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.
23. A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite.
24. An associate degree in applied science.
25. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.
26. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
27. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.
30. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
32. Counting the number of white and red blood cells and the number of platelets in 1 cubic millimeter of blood.
33. A public promotion of some product or service.
35. South American armadillo with three bands of bony plates.
37. God of love and erotic desire.
38. The inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers.
39. French cabaret singer (1915-1963).
40. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
42. A federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment.
43. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar.
44. An awkward stupid person.
47. A gray lustrous metallic element of the rare earth group.
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