| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| RIGID | Exacting, as an examination |
| curves | grade (as an examination) on a curve |
| distinction | Recognition of outstanding achievement, such as on an examination |
| distinctions | Recognition of outstanding achievement, such as on an examination |
| scopolamine | A poisonous plant alkaloid used as an antiemetic in motion sickness, as a preoperative medication for examination of the eye, and formerly as a sedative and hypnotic |
| STERN | Exacting, as a teacher |
| legwork | active physical work (as in gathering information) that forms the basis of more creative or mentally exacting work (as writing a book) |
