1. From the latin for "bring together," what standard photo copying option automatically sorts your copies for you? Collate
2. From the greek word adamas, which means "unbreakable," what carbon based mineral is the hardest in the world? Diamond
3. From the latin meaning barricade, what kind of trade restriction turns cuban cigars into contraband?
4. A synonym for a reckless person, what two word term was inspired by unsecured artillery on the deck of a ship? Loose cannon
5. Meaning "leaf" in greek, what flakey pastry dough is traditionally the main ingredient baklava? filo
6. From the greek for "earth heat," what form of energy uses underground steam to power turbines? geothermal
7. From the Latin for sausage, what paralyzing bacterial disease is usually caused by poorly canned foods? botulism
8. Derived from the French word for throat, what grotesque Cathedral carving is actually just a decorative drain spout? Gargoyle
9. Lending his name to describe someone with an inflated sense of self-importance, what was the name of the man in Greek mythology that fell in love with his own reflection? Narcissus
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