Ologies
The suffix -ologies stands for this
What is “the study of”? It comes from the Greek word logos, which means “study of.”
This is the color of overhead signs on most federal roads in North America and most of Europe.
What is green? In some places, toll roads have different colored signs. In other places, black digital signs are used.
This is the season in Australia and New Zealand on New Year’s Day
What is summer? The seasons are reversed in the southern hemisphere. In Australia and New Zealand, the summer months are December, January, and February
In this Frank Sinatra signature tune, he sings about doing things the way he wants to do them.
What is “My Way”? Paul Anka wrote the lyrics, and Sinatra said that it had become a sort of national anthem
) A rolling stone gathers none of this
What is moss? Historically, this proverb implied that a person who does not settle in one place will not be able to accumulate wealth or be successful. However, in recent decades its meaning has changed to express a youthful sense of freedom and adventure
Ophthalmology is the study of these.
What are eyes? Ophthalmologists are MDs who diagnose and treat patients’ eyes. Optometrists deal with vision and prescribe corrective lenses, but they are not MDs.
Caution signs, such as the sign indicating “slippery when wet,” are this color.
What is yellow? On the road, caution signs indicate road conditions, deer crossings, road work, etc
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In the United States and Canada, the longest day of the year occurs in this month.
What is June? The longest day of the year is the official beginning of summer
This Sinatra tune about a city begins with the following: Start spreading the news I’m leaving today I want to be a part of it
What is “New York, New York”? Sinatra began performing the song in 1978 at Radio City Music Hall.
Beat around this.
hat is bush? You are avoiding saying something when you beat around the bush.
Climatology is the study of this
What is climate? Climatologists include climate change in their study; meteorologists are more concerned with short-term weather forecasts.
Railroad crossings across North America are indicated by this shape.
What is X? It stands for “crossings.”
In the United States and Canada, the shortest day of the year occurs in this month.
What is December? It marks the first day of winter.
Frank Sinatra was the leader of this group, which included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford.
What is the Rat Pack? Lauren Bacall named the group
t’s like looking for a needle in this
What is haystack? We use this expression when something is difficult to find.
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Hydrology is the study of this substance we need to survive.
What is water? According to the United States Geological Survey, “Hydrology is the science that encompasses the occurrence, distribution, movement, and properties of the waters of the earth and their relationship with the environment within each phase of the hydrologic cycle.”
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When you encounter a red circle with a diagonal slash dissecting the circle and a picture inside the circle, it means this.
What is prohibited? Prohibiting road signs use no words because the photo and the slash symbol are recognized throughout the world. Businesses also use these signs (for example, “no diving” signs around pools).
Seasons are caused by Earth’s relationship to this heavenly body
What is the sun? The roughly 23.5-degree tilt of Earth’s axis exposes the northern and southern hemispheres to fluctuating amounts of direct sunlight throughout the year.
Frank Sinatra was at one time close friends with this U.S. president
Who is President John F. Kennedy? Sinatra even had a helipad built at his home for when the president would visit, but their friendship fell apart sometime after Kennedy took office. At that time, Sinatra reportedly took a sledgehammer to the helipad.
Extend one of these when you’ve hurt someone.
What is olive branch? The expression is used when you want to make peace.
Etymology is the study of these and is a subset of linguistics.
What are words? Etymology is the study of a word’s history. Entomology, though it sounds similar, is the study of insects.
When walking or running after dark, it’s universally accepted that you should wear this type of clothing so others can see you.
What is reflective? Reflective clothing used to be limited to yellow; however, there are a variety of colors available today.
This imaginary dividing line runs along the horizontal circumference of Earth, divides the northern and southern hemisphere, and marks the difference in seasons between the northern and southern hemisphere.
What is the equator? The equator is roughly 24,900 miles (40,000 kilometers) long.
Frank Sinatra served as the inspiration for the main character in this movie by Mario Puzo, which led people to believe that he was associated with the Mafia.
What is The Godfather? The character is Don Vito Corleone, played by Marlon Brando.
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Flattery or words without substance could be called this kind of speech
What is flowery? Flowery speech is nice words without a corresponding action.