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This word for all the letters from A to Z comes from alpha and beta, the first two letters of the Greek alphabet. What word is it?
Alphabet
This word originally meant "lucky" or "fortunate". Today, it describes how you feel when something wonderful happens. What word is it?
Happy
This word comes from the Japanese words for "picture" and "character". They are commonly used online. What are they?
Emoji
The name of this creature comes from Greek words meaning "eight feet". What animal is it?
Octopus
The name of this meal literally means "to break a fast". What is it?
Breakfast
Ironically, this word comes from a Greek word meaning "free time" or "leisure". Today, it refers to a place where children go to learn. What is it?
School
This word comes from an old Italian warning meaning "To arms!" It was shouted when danger was approaching. Today, it can refer to a loud sound. What is it?
Alarm
This word comes from Japanese words meaning "empty orchestra". Today, it refers to a popular fun activity. What is it?
Karaoke
The Spanish name of this annoying insect means "little fly". What is it?
Mosquito
This popular food, usually made with bread, was named after an English earl who supposedly liked eating while playing cards. What is it?
Sandwich
This writing tool got its name from a Latin word meaning "little tail" because it originally referred to a small paintbrush. What is it?
Pencil
This word comes from the name of Pan, a Greek god who was believed to frighten people suddenly. Today, it describes a feeling of sudden, overwhelming fear. What word is it?
Panic
This word comes from German and literally means "children's garden". It refers to a place most (if not all of you) have been before. What is it?
Kindergarten
The name of this animal comes from Greek words meaning "river horse". What animal is it?
Hippopotamus
This popular fast food got its name from a minced-beef dish associated with a German port city. What is it?
Hamburger
This word for a piece of writing comes from the French word essai, meaning "an attempt" or "a try". What is it?
Essay
This word traces its origins to the Latin "tonare", meaning "to thunder" who is so surprised or shocked that they seem to have been struck by lightning! What is it? (Hint: It's not the one you think it is!)
Astonished
This word comes from a Hindi word meaning "to massage". Today, it refers to a product we use in salons and bathrooms. What is it?
Shampoo
The name of this large animal comes from Greek words meaning "nose horn". What animal is it?
Rhinoceros
The name of this crunchy snack comes from Latin words meaning "twice cooked", because it was originally baked twice. What is it?
Biscuit
Long ago, people used little stones to help them count. This word comes from the Latin word calculus, meaning "small pebble". What word do we use when working out a mathematical answer?
Calculate
This funny-sounding word first appeared in English records in the 1700s. Even language experts are not exactly sure where it came from! It starts with F and means extremely shocked or amazed. What word is it?
Flabbergasted
This word originally came from India and referred to a house built in the style of homes in Bengal. Today, in Singapore, it can describe a large type of house. What is it?
Bungalow
The name of this reptile comes from Greek words meaning "ground lion". What animal is it?
Chameleon
This popular breakfast food got its name from Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and grain. What is it?
Cereal