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- 3. A group of naturally occurring compounds with antioxidant properties often found in plants, known best for their potential health benefits.
- 4. To be drawn toward or move in the direction of something, especially due to a natural force like gravity.
- 7. Medicinal drugs or substances used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of diseases and medical conditions.
- 10. The gradual destruction or deterioration of a material, usually metal, through chemical reactions with its environment.
- 11. To groom or clean oneself, especially by smoothing or arranging fathers or clothing; can also refer to taking pride or satisfaction in one's achievements.
- 18. The historical medical practice of withdrawing blood from a patient as treatment for various ailments or illnesses.
- 19. A system of writing using pictorial symbols, especially associated with ancient Egypt.
- 23. A collection of myths, especially those belonging to a particular culture or religious tradition.
- 25. A supreme ruler or monarch, possessing ultimate authority or power, or to be independent and self-governing, not subject to external control.
- 26. Unwilling or hesitant to do something; showing resistance.
- 27. Used as a coordinating conjunction to introduce a negative idea or to continue a negative statement.
- 29. Relating or occurring within an individual's mind or self.
- 33. Wisdom, discernment, or keen mental perception; the quality of being wise.
- 34. Members of certain religious orders, especially the medicant orders such as the Franciscans.
- 37. Literary or artistic work that uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or mock people, politics, or society.
- 38. An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.
- 41. Columnar formations rising from the floor of a cave, also formed by the deposition of minerals.
- 42. Of crucial importance or significance; central to the development or success of something.
- 43. The escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel; bleeding
- 45. To bring to an end; to stop or discontinue.
- 48. A harmonious and cooperative relationship, often characterized by mutual understanding and communication.
- 49. Icicle-shaped formations hanging from the ceilings of caves, formed by the deposition of minerals from dripping water.
- 52. Not done willingly or by choice; automatic or reflexive
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- 1. In a manner that involves tact, skill, and sensitivity in dealing with others, especially in negotiations.
- 2. The outer layer of an organ or structure, often referring to the outer layer of the brain.
- 5. A style of playing or singing in which each note is sharply separated from the others; also used more broadly to describe short and abrupt sounds or speech.
- 6. Brilliant display or effect, dazzling or conspicuous success.
- 8. To provide evidence or bear witness to the truth of something; to affirm or confirm.
- 9. Relating to or using a particular method or system for conducting research or inquiry.
- 12. The act or process of inventing and creating new words or expressions.
- 13. Relating to or involving the lymphatic system, which is part of the circulatory system.
- 14. Awakened, stirred, or stimulated from a state of rest or inactivity.
- 15. Having a negative outlook or expecting the worst outcomes; inclined to see the negative side of situations.
- 16. A person who negotiates or argues over the terms of a transaction, especially regarding price.
- 17. To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way; to thrive.
- 20. The process of digging or uncovering, often archaeological sites or artifacts.
- 21. Successful and thriving, especially in terms of financial well-being.
- 22. Layers or levels, especially of rock or soil; can also refer to social or economic classes.
- 24. A person who starts an operates a business, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
- 28. Mammals characterized by giving birth to relatively underdeveloped live young, which then typically continue to develop in a secure pouch.
- 30. Bad-tempered, unfriendly, or rude in behavior or appearance.
- 31. A countless or extremely large number of people or things; an immense quantity.
- 32. Of the utmost importance; supreme or highest in rank.
- 35. In a manner characterized by shame or disgrace; humiliatingly
- 36. The softer, usually edible part of a seed, nut, or fruit stone contained within a hard shell.
- 39. To deny or contradict; to speak or act against
- 40. Lacking in energy or enthusiasm; sluggish or apathetic.
- 44. A solution or treatment for a problem or ailment; a means of correcting or improving a situation.
- 45. A thickened mass of coagulated or thickened liquid, especially blood.
- 46. Relating to space, especially in terms of the arrangement of objects in physical space.
- 47. Relating to interactions between individuals; involving or pertaining to relationships between people
- 50. Extremely poor or lacking in recourses; reduced to poverty.
- 51. To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something; to satisfy a desire.