Ends with -ology
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Etymology
200

This “-ology” is the study of the Earth’s physical structure and substance.

What is geology?

200

The first novel ever written on a typewriter, published in 1876, was this classic work by Mark Twain.

What is "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"?

200

This British band, known for hits like “Hey Jude” and “Let It Be,” dominated the 1960s music scene.

Who are the Beatles?
200

This French dish consists of snails cooked in garlic butter, parsley, and sometimes wine.

What is escargot?

200

This Japanese word literally translates to "empty orchestra."

What is karaoke?

400

This “-ology” is the study of the weather and atmosphere.

What is meterology?

400

In 1957, this was the first artificial satellite launched into space.

What is "Sputnik 1"?

400

Known as the “King of Pop,” this artist released the album Thriller in 1982.

Who is Michael Jackson?

400

A popular Mexican alcoholic beverage made from the blue agave plant.

What is tequila?

400

This English word, meaning “a beginner,” comes from the Latin word for “rook” (the bird), symbolizing a novice.

What is rookie?

600

The “-ology” concerned with the structure, function, and disorders of the nervous system.

What is neurology?

600

This was the first animated feature film released in 1937 by Walt Disney.

What is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

600

This British singer, known for hits like “Faith” and “Careless Whisper,” was a huge solo star in the ’80s after leaving Wham!

Who is George Michael?

600

This lesser known starchy root vegetable is a staple in West African cuisine and is often grated and fermented into a dish called fufu.

What is cassava?

600

The word “alphabet” comes from the first two letters of this ancient writing system.

What is the Greek alphabet (Alpha and Beta)?

800

The scientific study of insects is called this “-ology.”

What is entomology?

800

The first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences.

Who is Marie Curie?

800

This boy band, famous for songs like “Bye Bye Bye,” dominated the early 2000s pop scene.

Who are NSYNC?

800

This edible fungus, prized in Italian cuisine, is often shaved over pasta and is notoriously expensive.

What is white truffle?

800

The word salary comes from the Latin word for this valuable commodity once used to pay Roman soldiers.

What is salt?

1000

The branch of “-ology” concerned with the origin and development of human beings.

What is anthropology?

1000

He was the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, in 1964.

Who is Sidney Poitier?

1000

This artist’s 2017 album Divide included the global smash “Shape of You.”

Who is Ed Sheeran?

1000

This prestigious guide awards restaurants up to three stars based on quality, mastery, and consistency.

What is the Michelin Guide?

1000

The word clue originally meant a ball of thread, based on the myth of Theseus navigating this with Ariadne’s help.

What is a labyrinth?