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Vocabulary Building Blocks: (47 Down) mesa (SPANISH NOUN) A high, flat tableland descending sharply to the surrounding plain, common in the SW United States. Synonym: table. Hypernyms: plateau, tableland. The word is commonly used in English vocabulary. In Spanish, the word can also
refer to an executive board; a staircase landing; or a plateau. The Spanish
phrase levantar la mesa means "to clear the table" or in colloquial
speech, quitar la mesa. The Spanish word is derived from Latin:
mensa table.
Did You Know? (60 Across) Carotene is an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants. A natural antioxidant, it is
converted into vitamin A in the liver. Studies have shown that beta-carotene, an
isomer of carotene found in dark green (leafy) and dark yellow and orange fruits
and vegetables, may reduce the risks of cancer, cataracts, stroke, and heart
attack. The best sources of beta-carotene are carrots, spinach, and sweet
potatoes.
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