Etymology
The name of this chemical element comes from the Greek helios, meaning "sun."
helium
A word meaning the opposite of loose
tight
This letter is used to symbolize a kiss in a common informal phrase to express affection.
x
A type of sandwich is often served at delis.
sub sandwich
This is the hardness of a standard yellow pencil.
HB or #2
This name of a governmental system in which non-elected officials make decisions comes from the French word for “desk.”
A word for a trigonometric function, and also a different line of thought
tangent
This letter represents the number five in Roman numerals.
v
A type of marine vessel that operates underwater.
submarine
With this type of pencil, you insert lead through the top and push it out with a button on top.
mechanical pencil
The name for this surgical instrument comes from the Greek word skariphos, meaning "to scratch.”
scalpel
A word for a violent, windy storm, and also a William Shakespeare play.
tempest
A type of bomb that produces explosive energy using both nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
h
A type of plot or storyline that supports the main narrative.
subplot
This type of pen SHOULD NOT be used on AP exams, as the heat in the moving trucks could erase your ink.
eraseable pens
The name for a type of flower comes from the Greek dias (of Zeus) and anthos (flower), meaning "flower of Zeus."
daisy
A word for a device used to stop blood flow via compression
tourniquet
This English idiom about remembering to be polite reminds one to mind their Ps and BLANKS.
q
Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
subjective
This type of pen is commonly used to write fancy scripts. It is named after it's main purpose, the art of handwriting.
calligraphy pen
The name for this type of art comes from the Italian word meaning "fresh," involving painting on wet plaster with watercolor.
fresco
A word for a biologist who specializes in the classification of organisms into groups on the basis of their structure, origin, and behavior
taxonomist
A dress that has a fitted top but flares out at the bottom is said to have this type of line.
a
A financial benefit the government provides to individuals, businesses, or industries to promote economic and social policies
subsidy
This pen revolutionized writing, leading to significantly more education. It is a clear pen with a commonly blue cap.
BiC Crystal