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1. The portion of the vertebrate nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.
4. In bed.
8. Anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland.
11. A workplace for the conduct of scientific research.
12. Thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pipturus albidus.
13. Any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all.
14. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
16. Light informal conversation for social occasions.
17. The fatty flesh of eel.
18. An official prosecutor for a judicial district.
19. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.
21. According to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th century BC).
24. An association of people to promote the welfare of senior citizens.
27. An informal term for a father.
31. Deciduous South African tree having large odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant orange-yellow flowers.
34. A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light.
36. A small pellet fired from an air rifle or BB gun.
37. Extremely pleasing.
40. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
44. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind.
46. Being one hundred more than two hundred.
48. The emotion of hate.
49. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
51. Lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise.
52. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.
53. Castrate, used with animals.
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1. A compact mass.
2. Plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery.
3. The compass point that is one point east of due south.
4. A highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series).
5. Capital and largest city of Iraq.
6. A federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment.
7. A light touch or stroke.
8. A unit of weight used in east Asia approximately equal to 1.3 ounces.
9. A detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work.
10. Goddess of the dead and queen of the underworld.
15. A high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus.
20. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
22. (astronomy) The angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing.
23. A public promotion of some product or service.
25. The branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively.
26. An intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores.
28. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.
29. A Russian river.
30. Of or related to the genital and urinary organs or their functions.
32. The 19th letter of the Greek alphabet.
33. The compass point that is one point east (clockwise) of due north.
35. An indehiscent fruit derived from a single ovary having one or many seeds within a fleshy wall or pericarp.
36. A light touch or stroke.
38. The sixth month of the civil year.
39. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
41. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
42. A small cake leavened with yeast.
43. Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others.
45. A young woman making her debut into society.
47. (Scotland) A small loaf or roll of soft bread.
48. An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.
50. A soft silver-white ductile metallic element (liquid at normal temperatures).
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