| A roll of leaf tobacco |
CIGAR |
| Acquires knowledge |
LEARNS |
| Briefly but comprehensively |
CONCISELY |
| Brings up the subject of wage increases |
RAISES |
| Consider to be equivalent to |
EQUATE |
| Continued even in the face of opposition |
PERSISTED |
| Curves over openings |
ARCHES |
| Distilled alcoholic drink |
SPIRIT |
| English football club and a store for weapons |
ARSENAL |
| Having an acid taste or smell |
SOUR |
| Hellenic republic |
GREECE |
| Highly decorated |
ORNATE |
| Hinged joint |
KNEE |
| In a short or curt manner |
TERSELY |
| Lacking strength or vigour |
FEEBLE |
| Make a selection |
CHOOSE |
| Malignant growth |
CANCER |
| Microscopic infectious agent |
VIRUS |
