The Times - Concise - Times2 Concise 6496 - September 3, 2014

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(Of rise) very rapid METEORIC
Arithmetical value NUMBER
Be losing; track TRAIL
Black powder SOOT
Cherry red CERISE
Degausser DEMAGNETISER
Difference of opinion DISAGREEMENT
Driving force IMPETUS
Heavenly event; drake's time of dull plumage ECLIPSE
Jumping parasite FLEA
Jungle climber LIANA
Magnet end POLE
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Passionate (argument) HEATED
Porridge ingredient OATS
Programme of a series EPISODE
Provide (a service) RENDER
Religious traveller PILGRIM
Small plant SEEDLING
Soviet leader LENIN
Standing; foul smelling RANK
Sussex battle HASTINGS
Use wings; be agitated FLAP
Written defence of one's conduct APOLOGIA
— Welles, US director ORSON