This Is Jeopardy
This is the history of a word
Etymology
This word, meaning great, stems from the root word grand
Grandiose
To strip something of its leaves or foliage.
Defoliate
Meaning Huge, it is also the name of this vessel that ran out of time.
Titanic
A pop star for example but don't get confused by American Idol.
An icon
An area over which one holds legal authority
What is jurisdiction
This has to do with the great big universe around us.
Galaxies
Something that is brought about by something else. It is what you often find in calculus.
A derivative
Sharp and acidic.
Caustic
To get rid of something, especially a current government.
What is to oust
Unoriginal; boring
What is banal?
"In the beginning" is a great way to start anything...or everything.
Genesis
Proper behavior or speech
Decorum
Having to do with movement
What is kinetic
Meaning one who destroys, it may be where the villain in Batman got his name.
Who is Bane
This word often ends many words dealing with fear.
What is phobia
A well-mannered gentleman might be considered this
What is Genteel
A sudden catastrophe can cause this word that ends in "-cle."
Debacle
Decrepit
To give something up, usually by having a treaty.
Hint: it's not the reproductive part of a plant
To Cede
An ambassador could classify as this. A kind of missionary for the government.
An Emissary
If something is this it gives a great, very clear picture.
Graphic.
What is the meaning of demur?
To object to something
Not frantic but this
Frenetic
Sounds like a short form of someone's demeanor
Their mien