1. The _______ was recognized for his _______ deeds and his significant contributions to society.   philanthropist..altruistic   philanderer..benevolent   misanthrope..mundane   charlatan..cryptic   clairvoyant..clandestine   Hint Hint       2. Although the restaurant was known for its _______ delicacies, they found the dishes they ordered were _______.   gingerly..bland   sensual..insatiable   assiduous..inert   ornate..austere   savory..insipid   Hint       3. The sportscasters _______ his glorious victory at the international games and he was overjoyed with the _______ he received.   applauded..artifacts   acclaimed..accolades   deplored..trophies   denounced..awards   announced..accessories   Hint       4. The drought prompted the farmers to _______ the Rain God through various offerings.   acclaim   debilitate   censure   perpetuate   propitiate   Hint       5. The research scholar performed the experiments with _______ and worked _______ to submit an award-winning thesis.   prudence..amicably   indifference..amiably   antipathy..dispassionately   apathy..zealously   diligence..assiduously   Hint       6. _______ remarks are intended to _______ others.   Profound..distend   Conciliatory..instigate   Disparaging..belittle   Propitious..provoke   Inane..edify   Hint       7. The villagers administered the _______ to _______ the effects of the snake venom.   antidote..counteract   antibody..protract   placebo..negate   poison..preempt   antiseptic..amplify   Hint