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Acronyms
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derives from the Latin mirare, meaning "to look at"
What is MIRROR
100
only .4% of undergraduates attend one of these universities
What is IVY LEAGUE
100
You have my heart And we'll never be worlds apart Maybe in magazines But you'll still be my star Baby, 'cause in the dark You can't see shiny cars And that's when you need me there With you I'll always share
What is UMBERELLA
100
the name of the US land purchase in 1803, which doubled the size of the country
What is THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE
100
AARP
What is AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PEOPLE
200
derives from the Latin "ad" meaning "to" and "suavis" meaning "sweet"
What is ASSUAGE
200
this university had a baseball competition with ours to determine which school got to use magenta as their school color - although both schools eventually chose other colors
What is HARVARD
200
Get your sexy on Go ahead, be gone with it
What is SEXY BACK
200
this document is sometimes referred to as "the first constitution"
What is THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
200
DVD
What is DIGITAL VIDEO DISC
300
from the French "avaler" meaning "descend"
What is AVALANCHE
300
this California university's mostly outdoor campus is approximately 8,180 acres
What is STANFORD
300
It might seem like a crush But it doesn't mean that I'm serious 'Cause to lose all my senses That is just so typically me
What is OOPS I DID IT AGAIN
300
the stock market crashed on this date
What is OCTOBER 29, 1929
300
FDIC
What is FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
400
from the German "poltern" meaning "create a disturbance"
What is POLTERGEIST
400
this is the smallest university in the country, totalling only 38 students, and it has both a west coast state and a religious reference in its name
What is ALASKA BIBLE COLLEGE
400
Wish I could shut my playboy mouth. How'd I turn my shirt inside out, inside out right? Control your poison, babe "Roses have thorns," they say. And we're all gettin' hosed tonight. What's going on, on the floor? I love this record, baby, but I can't see straight anymore. Keep it cool, what's the name of this club? I can't remember but it's alright, a-alright.
What is JUST DANCE
400
The US declined to join this international organization in 1920, despite the fact that the President helped create it
What is THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS
400
EPA
What is ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
500
this fun four letter word derives from the Italian name "Giovanni," the stock name for the clown-like servants in the commedia dell'arte
What is ZANY
500
the current US president graduated this university, attended this law school, and taught at this law school
What is COLUMBIA, HARVARD, AND U CHICAGO
500
So just tell me why Every little thing I do Never seems enough for you You don't wanna lose it again But I'm not like them Baby, when you finally Get to love somebody (somebody) Guess what (guess what)
What is IT'S GONNA BE ME
500
First integrated high school in the US (city & state)
What is LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
500
AWOL
What is ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE