PROT,
PROTO
THESIS,
THET
ASTER, ASTR, ASTYRO
GRAM,
GRAPH
POTPOURRI SENTENCES
100
The Greek roots prot and proto mean this.
What is "first"?
100
The Greek roots thesis and thet mean this.
What is "set," "place," or "put"?
100
The Greek roots aster, astr, and astyro mean this.
What is "star"?
100
The Greek roots gram and graph mean this.
What is "letter" and "writing"?
100
Plankton in the "Spongebob" TV series is a ______________.
What is "protozoan"?
200
The first or original model of anything.
What is a "prototype"?
200
A claim put forward; a proposition, statement, or contention.
What is a "thesis"?
200
Star-shaped mark used to call attention to a footnote, omission, etc.
What is an "asterisk"?
200
A person’s initials interwoven or combined in one design. Example: LGL
What is a "monogram"?
200
______________ materials such as plastic was popular in the mid-to-late 20th century, but natural fibers are now more popular.
What is "synthetic"?
300
The leading character in a play, novel, or story.
What is a "protagonist"?
300
Setting against; direct opposite; contrary; reverse.
What is "antithesis"?
300
A very small planet resembling a star in appearance; a starfish.
What is an "asteroid"?
300
A "map writer” - person skilled in cartography, the science or art of mapmaking.
What is a "cartographer"?
300
With the grounding of the Space Shuttle program, NASA's _________________ training also ended.
What is "astronaut"?
400
The fundamental substance of which all living things are composed.
What is "protoplasm"?
400
Putting together a combination of parts or elements into a whole.
What is "synthesis"?
400
An expert in the science of the stars, planets, sun, moon, and other heavenly bodies.
What is an "astronomer"?
400
Something written in secret code.
What is a "cryptogram"?
400
Oscar Wilde's witty saying, "I can resist everything except temptation" is just one of his many _____________.
What are "epigrams"?
500
The rules of etiquette of the diplomatic corps, military services, etc.
What is "protocol"?
500
Something placed on or added as a characterizing word or phrase; descriptive name or title.
What is an "epithet"?
500
A person who professes to interpret the influence of the moon, sun, and stars on human affairs.
What is an "astrologer"?
500
Written or told in a clear, lively manner; vivid.
What is "graphic"?
500
The ________________ images from 9/11 caused most parents to keep their children away from the TV on that horrific day.
What is "graphic"?
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