Question

origin of words
palm (pām; occas. pĭlm) n. {< l, palma; from its hand - like leaf} 1. any of numerous tropical or subtropical trees or shrubs with a branchless trunk and a bunch of huge leaves at the top 2. a leaf of this tree carried as a symbol of victory
palm (pām; occas. pĭlm) n. {< l, palma} the inner surface of the hand between the fingers and wrist — vt. to hide (something) in the palm, as in a sleight - of - hand trick — palm off to pass off by fraud
der.rick (derik) n. after derrick, 17th - c. london hangman; orig. applied to a gallows 1. a pivoted beam for lifting and moving heavy objects 2. a tall framework, as over an oil well, to support drilling machinery, etc.
coach (kōch) n. < kőcs, village in hungary 1. a large, covered, four - wheeled carriage 2. a railroad passenger car 3. a bus 4. the lowest - priced class of airline accommodations 5. an instructor or trainer, as of athletes, actors, singers, etc. — vt., vi. to instruct and train (students, etc.)
vol.ca.no (vŏl kānō) n., pl. - noes, - nos < l. volcanus, vulcan 1. a vent in the earths crust through which molten rock, ashes, etc. are ejected 2. a cone - shaped mountain of this material built up around the vent
vul.can (vulkn) the roman god of fire and of metalworking
pane (pān) n. < l. pannus, piece of cloth a sheet of glass in a frame of a window, door, etc.
ce.re.al (sîrē əl) adj. < l. cerealis, of ceres, rom. goddess of agriculture of grain — n. 1. any grain used for food, as wheat, oats, etc. 2. any grass producing such grain 3. food made from grain, as oatmeal
glad.i.a.tor (gladē ātər) n. l. < gladius, sword 1. in ancient rome, a man, often a slave, who fought in an arena as a public show 2. any person involved in a fight — gladi.a.tori.al (-ə tôrē əl) adj.
glad.i.o.lus (gladē ōləs) n., pl. - lus.es, - li (-li) l., small sword a plant of the iris family with swordlike leaves and tall spikes of funnel - shaped flowers; also gladi.ola (-lə)

1. the palm is derived from what language?
2. according to the latin word palma, a palm tree looks like
3. a derrick is named after what person?
4. what was his occupation?
5. is the gallows the same as the original derrick?
6. in this day and age, the derrick is used for
7. the word coach is derived from the name of what place?
8. the word volcano comes from the latin word volcanus which means
9. who was the roman god of fire and metal - working?
10. pane comes from a latin word meaning
11. cereal, a popular breakfast food, is derived from what language?
12. cerealis is a latin adjective which means \of ceres.\ who was ceres?
13. cereal may be generally defined as any kind of
14. the original word from which gladiator is derived means
15. why were gladioluses so named?

Explanation:

1. The text indicates that "palm" (< L, palma) shows it is derived from Latin.
2. Based on "from its hand - like leaf", a palm tree looks like a hand according to the Latin word palma.
3. The text states "derrick (der/ik) n. [after Derrick, 17th - c. London hangman]", so it is named after Derrick.
4. Derrick was a hangman as stated in the text.
5. The text mentions "orig. applied to a gallows", but modern derricks are for lifting and supporting machinery, so no.
6. Modern derricks are used for lifting and moving heavy objects and supporting drilling machinery.
7. The text says "coach (kŏch) n. [< Kőcs, village in Hungary]", so it is derived from the Hungarian village Kőcs.
8. The text shows "volcano (vĭl kā′nō) n., pl. -noes, -nos [< L. Vulcanus, Vulcan]", and Vulcanus means fire - god.
9. The text defines "Vulcan (vul′k′n) the Roman god of fire and of metalworking".
10. The text states "pane (pān) n. [< L. pannus, piece of cloth]", so it means piece of cloth.
11. The text shows "cereal (sĭr′ē əl) adj. [< L. Cerealis, of Ceres, Rom. goddess of agriculture]", so it is derived from Latin.
12. Ceres was the Roman goddess of agriculture as stated in the text.
13. Cereal can be defined as any grain used for food, any grass producing such grain, or food made from grain.
14. The text shows "gladiator (glad′ē āt′ər) n. [L. < gladius, sword]", so the original word means sword.
15. The text says "gladiolus (glad′ē ō′ləs) n., pl. -lus·es, -li (-li) [L., small sword]", so gladioluses were named for their sword - like leaves.

Answer:

1. Latin
2. a hand
3. Derrick
4. hangman
5. no
6. lifting and moving heavy objects and supporting drilling machinery
7. the Hungarian village Kőcs
8. fire - god
9. Vulcan
10. piece of cloth
11. Latin
12. the Roman goddess of agriculture
13. any grain used for food, any grass producing such grain, or food made from grain
14. sword
15. for their sword - like leaves