PQOTD 3/20/09

It is astonishing to see such extraordinary results from a mere _______.
 

 A.  epicure

 B.  connoisseur

 C.  glutton

 D.  confidant

 E.   tyro

First of all, an epicure is one who delights in earthly pleasures. A connoisseur is an expert in something. A glutton is one who overindulges, especially in eating. A confidant is someone you can confide in. By default, the only one that works is tyro, which comes from the Latin tiro, which means “young soldier.” It also can mean “novice,” or “beginner.”  I had never heard this word before doing this question, but I knew the answer because I was able to easily eliminate all of the other choices. The answer is (E).

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