| (Of bird) shed feathers |
MOULT |
| (Of problem) causing difficulty; prickly |
THORNY |
| A personal historical account |
MEMOIR |
| A quarter of a bushel |
PECK |
| Amazonian language |
TUPI |
| Burial place |
TOMB |
| Certain of success |
SUREFIRE |
| Charitable donations |
ALMS |
| Going at 100 mph |
TONUP |
| Greek philosopher of Elea (paradoxes) |
ZENO |
| Incite to anger |
PROVOKE |
| Make (someone) familiar (with) |
ACQUAINT |