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1. The upper side of the thighs of a seated person.
4. United States writer (born in Poland) who wrote in Yiddish (1880-1957).
8. A lyric poem with complex stanza forms.
11. An extension at the end and at right angles to the main building.
12. (Greek mythology) Goddess of the earth and mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient mythology.
13. Having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies.
14. Largest known toad species.
16. A coenzyme derived from the B vitamin nicotinic acid.
17. An interest followed with exaggerated zeal.
18. An archaic name for Easter or Passover.
20. A port in western Israel on the Mediterranean.
22. (of persons) Highest in rank or authority or office.
23. Australian shrubs and small trees with evergreen usually spiny leaves and dense clusters of showy flowers.
28. A bachelor's degree in religion.
29. The state prevailing during the absence of war.
31. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
33. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.
34. A percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance.
38. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
42. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind.
43. The airforce of Great Britain.
46. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
47. Thigh of a hog (usually smoked).
49. An agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank.
50. The basic unit of electric current adopted under the System International d'Unites.
51. A quantity of no importance.
52. A young woman making her debut into society.
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1. A light springing movement upwards or forwards.
2. Primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves.
3. On the positive side or higher end of a scale.
4. A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal.
5. The capital and largest city of Yemen.
6. An independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest.
7. A pilgrimage to Mecca.
8. German musician who developed a system for teaching music to children (1895-1982).
9. Lacking or deprive of the sense of hearing wholly or in part.
10. Tropical starchy tuberous root.
15. A dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain.
19. A collection of objects laid on top of each other.
21. Naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion.
24. A public promotion of some product or service.
25. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar.
26. A state in midwestern United States.
27. A Russian river.
30. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
32. 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.
35. (Old Testament) In Judeo-Christian mythology.
36. An inclined surface or roadway that moves traffic from one level to another.
37. Type genus of the family Arcidae.
38. A state in midwestern United States.
39. Set down according to a plan.
40. (of a young animal) Abandoned by its mother and raised by hand.
41. An Arabic speaking person who lives in Arabia or North Africa.
44. A resource.
45. A federal agency established to regulate the release of new foods and health-related products.
48. An associate degree in nursing.
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