GGeopardy

A

1

Eurytus

Philosopher

None of his writings survive, but ancient authors, especially Aristotle, describe his ideas.

2

Ampharos

Pokemon

Ampharos is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II, known for its evolution line and for the bright light from its tail, which it uses as a beacon.

3

Vulpix

Pokemon

Vulpix is a Fire-type Pokémon known for its fox-like appearance and its multiple tails, which are said to be warm to the touch and grow as it ages.

4

Xunzi

Philosopher

Xunzi was a Chinese Confucian philosopher who argued that human nature is inherently selfish and must be cultivated through education, ritual, and moral effort.

5

Flovent

Drug

Flovent is an inhaled corticosteroid used to prevent and control asthma by reducing inflammation in the airways.

B

1

Servine

Pokemon

Servine is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V

2

Smoliv

Pokemon

Smoliv is a Grass/Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX, based on an olive, which evolves into Dolliv and then Arboliva.

3

Humalog

Drug

Humalog is a rapid-acting insulin (insulin lispro) used to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, especially around mealtimes.

4

Haldol

Drug

Haldol is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, acute psychosis, and to control severe agitation or tics in Tourette’s syndrome.

5

Trexall

Drug

Trexall is a medication used to treat certain cancers, autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, and severe psoriasis by inhibiting cell growth and suppressing the immune system. 

C

1

Arceus

Pokemon

Mythical Normal-type Pokémon known as the creator of the Pokémon universe, said to have shaped time, space, and matter itself.

2

Hippon

Philosopher

Hippon was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher (5th century BCE), often associated with materialism, who proposed that water or moisture was the fundamental principle underlying all life and existence.

3

Tranquill

Pokemon

Tranquill is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon that evolves from Pidove and later into Unfezant, known for its calm nature and steady flight.

4

Popper

Philisopher

Karl Popper was a 20th-century philosopher of science who argued that scientific theories can never be proven, only falsified, emphasizing critical testing and open inquiry.

5

Porphyry

Philosopher

Porphyry was a 3rd-century Neoplatonist philosopher who studied under Plotinus and is known for his commentaries on Aristotle and for promoting vegetarianism and the ethical aspects of philosophy.

D

1

Warfarin

Drug

Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots, such as those that can cause stroke, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism.

2

Valproate

Drug

Valproate is a medication used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and to help prevent migraine headaches by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.

3

Timon

Philosopher

Timon of Phlius was an ancient Greek philosopher associated with Pyrrhonian skepticism, known for his satirical writings that mocked dogmatic philosophers and promoted suspension of judgment.

4

Xatu

Pokemon

Xatu is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon known for its mystical appearance and ability to stare into the future, often depicted standing like a totem pole.

5

Chi-Yu

Pokemon

Chi‑Yu is a Legendary Dark/Fire‑type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX, known as one of the Treasures of Ruin with fiery powers and a fish‑like appearance featuring bead‑like eyes, and it does not evolve.

E

1

Myia

Philosopher

Myia was an ancient Greek philosopher associated with the Pythagorean tradition, often identified as a woman from Croton who wrote on ethics and practical philosophy, especially household management and the moral education of women.

2

Cisplatin

Drug

Cisplatin is a chemotherapy drug used to treat various cancers by damaging DNA in rapidly dividing cells, which leads to cell death.

3

Nitrostat

Drug

Nitrostat is a fast-acting form of nitroglycerin used to quickly relieve chest pain (angina) by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart. 

4

Numel

Pokemon

Numel is a Fire/Ground-type Pokémon known for its slow, docile nature and its ability to store heat in its hump, which it can use to power its fiery attacks.

5

Ambien

Drug

Ambien (zolpidem) is a prescription medication used short-term to treat insomnia by helping people fall asleep faster.