philanthropist (n.) someone who does good laconic (adj.) short and to the point novice (n.) a beginner fortitude (n.) strength in a hard situation imbibe (v.) drink in reemerges (v.) to rise again; come forth once more cantankerous (adj.) irritable hostile (adj.) unfriendly; antagonistic ebullience (n.) highly enthusiastic generic (adj.) common peruse (v.) examine carefully epicurean (n.) someone who appreciates finer food and drink
Quiz # 12 : Odd one out 1. a. synthesis
b. fusion
c. analyze
d. coalescence
2. a. egregious
b. bereft
c. deprived
d. devoid
3. a. discredit
b. defame
c. dishonor
d. estimable
4. a. hackneyed
b. banality
c. clichés
d. modish
5. a. succumb
b. spurn
c. yield
d. surrender
6. a. gauge
b. appraise
c. placebo
d. assess
7. a. resigned
b. rampant
c. relinquish
d. renounce