| Alumnus of a college |
GRADUATE |
| Augment, expand |
INCREASE |
| Austere, harsh |
SEVERE |
| Biology and chemistry, say |
SCIENCES |
| Calculate, compute or estimate |
RECKON |
| Change from liquid to vapour |
EVAPORATE |
| Dishonour, ignominy |
DISGRACE |
| Eight-legged creature |
SPIDER |
| High steep rock-face |
CLIFF |
| Italian cake eaten at Christmas |
PANETTONE |
| Jump on one leg |
HOP |
| Keen-sighted bird |
EAGLE |
| Last month |
DECEMBER |
| Light informal meals |
SNACKS |
| Lower limb |
LEG |
| Maxims, saws |
ADAGES |
| More aged |
OLDER |
| Move silently and secretly |
CREEP |
