| A | B |
| sophomore | a wise fool; fool who has wisdom |
| geometry | a device for measuring the Earth |
| autobiography | a book written about the author by the author |
| autograph | one's own signature |
| biology | the study of life |
| chronometer | a clock that keeps accurate time; a device for measuring time |
| cryptogram | something written in secret code |
| geology | the study of Earth |
| heliocentric | the sun as the center |
| moron | a foolish person |
| philosophy | the love of wisdom |
| phobophobia | the fear of fear itself |
| zoology | science/study of animals |
| millimeter | a device for measuring in meters (specifically 1000th of a meter) |
| chronological | the study of time (its ordering) |
| arachnophobia | fear of spiders |
| telegram | a written message transmitted over a long distance |
| Helios | the sun god |
| benephile | the love of good |
| biography | a book written about a person's life |
| cryptology | study of secret messages |
| bibliophile | one who loves books |
| automotive | moving by itself; self-propelled |
| centrist | one in the political center |
| sophisticated | knowledgeable in the ways of the world |
| heliotrope | any of various plants that turn to the sun |
| bioelectric | electric current generated by living tissue |
| entomology | the study of insects |
| audiophile | one who loves music |
| pathology | the science/study of disease |