Grammar Quiz (31 May 2024)

Philanthropist - one who loves humanity or believes in universal brotherhood

Humane - one having or showing kindness and sympathy

Magnanimous - one having or showing a noble and courageous spirit

Misanthropist - a person who dislikes humankind

Surrender- to give up completely or agree to forgo, especially in favour of another

Waive - refrain stop oneself from insisting on or using a right or claim

Forfeit - to lose or be deprived taken away of property or a right or privilege as a penalty for wrongdoing

Cosign- to sign a document or agreement jointly

Bohemian - an unconventional style of living

Martyr- a person who is killed because of what he/she believes

Stoic- suffering pain or difficulty without complaining

Cynic- a person who believes that people only do things for themselves, rather than to help others

Philistine - one who dislikes art and culture

Expert - a person who has a lot of special knowledge or skill

Mercenary- someone who is interested only in making money

Professional- doing something in a way that shows skill, training or care

Bad blood - ill feeling

E.g.- There was bad blood between Thomas and Michael.

In a nutshell - very briefly.

E.g.- The commander told the plan in a nutshell to his soldiers.

Out for the count - in a deep, insensible sleep.

E.g.- Mohan's friends gave him so much to drink in the party that he was out for the count by 9 pm.

Bury the hatchet- to settle disputes.

E.g.- The two countries decided to finally bury the hatchet and sign a peace agreement.

Deficient - not having enough of something

Incomplete- having a part or parts missing

Sleek- smooth and shiny because it is healthy

Whole- a thing that is complete or full in itself

Integral- necessary in order to make something complete

Provoke - to cause a particular feeling or reaction

Arouse- to cause a particular reaction in people

Inhibit - to prevent something or make something happen more slowly

Slack- showing a lack of activity

Constrain- to limit somebody/something