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1. A fatal disease of cattle that affects the central nervous system.
4. (computer science) A computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest.
7. Type genus of the Anatidae.
11. Lacking in rigor or strictness.
12. A plant hormone promoting elongation of stems and roots.
13. A fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate.
14. The administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma.
15. Any of various units of capacity.
16. Any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves.
17. A unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries.
19. An associate degree in applied science.
21. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
22. Sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with gray furry ears and coat.
24. Harsh or corrosive in tone.
25. Small terrestrial lizard of warm regions of the Old World.
29. A fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving.
30. An indehiscent fruit derived from a single ovary having one or many seeds within a fleshy wall or pericarp.
32. A heavy brittle metallic element of the platinum group.
33. By bad luck.
41. 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.
44. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
45. A benevolent aspect of Devi.
46. A Loloish language.
47. Goddess of fate.
48. The sense organ for hearing and equilibrium.
49. An official language of the Republic of South Africa.
50. The cry made by sheep.
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1. Offering little or no hope.
2. United States anarchist (born in Italy) who with Bartolomeo Vanzetti was convicted of murder and in spite of world-wide protest was executed (1891-1927).
3. Further or added.
4. Top part of an apron.
5. A small cake leavened with yeast.
6. A deep bow.
7. A unit of pressure.
8. Submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers.
9. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
10. A mark left by the healing of injured tissue.
18. Oil palms.
20. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
23. Any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent.
26. A public promotion of some product or service.
27. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
28. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.
31. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
34. A Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism.
35. The sixth month of the civil year.
36. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
37. Any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples.
38. Material used to daub walls.
39. A city in northern India.
40. A quantity of no importance.
42. Tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar.
43. A Turkish unit of weight equal to about 2.75 pounds.
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