…abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance…
…(1914–2003), US writer. He is best known for his historical novels and as a member of the Communist party 1943–56 who was imprisoned in 1950 for refusing to cooperate with the House Committee on Un-American Activities…
…denoting bacteria that cannot be decolorized by an acid after staining, which is characteristic of the mycobacteria that cause tuberculosis and leprosy…
…food that can be prepared quickly and easily and is sold in restaurants and snack bars as a quick meal or to be taken out…
…a swift attack from a defensive position in basketball, soccer, and other ball games…
…(of a muscle fiber) contracting rapidly, thus providing power rather than endurance…
…a breeder reactor in which the neutrons causing fission are not slowed by any moderator…
…a neutron with high kinetic energy, especially one released by nuclear fission and not slowed by any moderator…
…a variety of the game of softball featuring fast underhand pitching…
…an exciting and eventful lifestyle, especially one bringing wealth and success…
…a variety of the game of softball featuring fast underhand pitching…
…a breeder reactor in which the neutrons causing fission are not slowed by any moderator…
