Word Origins
Sorority is derived from the Latin soror which means this
Sister
This flavoring comes from a combination of coffee & chocolate
Mocha
1987: part man. part machine. all cop. the future of law enforcement.
Robocop
A twist a gainer or a swan
Dives
2000: Walk or behave in a very confident way
A masterful conductor is often called this Italian for master
Maestro
On a golf course these include water & sand traps
Hazards
2016: the ocean is calling
Moana
Fielding positions in this british game include wicketkeeper square leg & gully
Cricket
1980: Originally referred to a dangerous wave, but came to describe something that was either excellent and ragged
Gnarly
The name of this dog-like carnivore comes from the persian word shagal
Jackal
This Norse god had iron gloves a belt of strength & a magic hammer
Thor
1979: in space no one can hear you scream
Alien
In the NHL the Bruins bruise up the opposition when in this home city
Boston
1970: Attend or you'll be looked down upon
Be there or be square
This word for a bullfighter comes from Spanish meaning to kill
Matador
Blown wind instruments are divided into woodwinds & these
Brass
1989: he may be dead but he’s the life of the party.
Weekend at Bernie's
The number of rings on the Olympic flag/logo
5
1990: A handy way of saying "I don't want to hear what you are saying"
Talk to the Hand
This sauce made of basil pine nuts olive oil etc. comes from italian pestare to pound
Pesto
It's said that from 1931 to 1936 Popeye increased US consumption of this by 33%
Spinach
2000: she brought a small town to its feet and a corporation to its knees
Erin Brockovich
This franchise won the 2021 NBA Championship
Milwaukee Bucks
2010: To work your way into someone else's photo
Photobomb