One Word Substitution

Viz is the abbreviation of 'videlicet', a Latin word meaning 'namely' or 'that is to say'. It is used to introduce specific examples or clarify what has been stated previously, similar to 'i.e.'

En route is a French phrase meaning on the way or during the journey to a destination. It describes someone or something that is currently traveling or in transit.

Ante Meridiem is Latin for before midday and refers to the time period from midnight until noon. It is commonly abbreviated as AM in the 12-hour clock system.

Eureka is Greek for I have found and is famously attributed to Archimedes when he discovered the principle of water displacement in his bathtub. It is exclaimed when making a sudden discovery or realization.

Fait accompli is a French phrase meaning an accomplished fact or something already done and irreversible. It describes a situation that has already occurred and cannot be changed or undone.

Alma mater is Latin for nourishing mother but is used to refer to the school, college, or university where a person graduated. It symbolizes the educational institution that provided intellectual and personal growth.

Ipso facto is a Latin phrase meaning by the very fact itself or by that very fact. It indicates that something is true or will happen as a direct and inevitable consequence of a specific fact or action.

Option (1) is the answer as ferret out is to unearth, search out.

'Philistinism' is being pedantry, conventionalism, conformity, which implies that only a conventional would not have respect for literature and arts in present scenario. Hence, option (1) is the answer.

Option (2) is the answer as 'empirical' means relying or based solely on experiment and observation rather than theory.

'Aetiology' is the science of the causes or origins of disease, hence, it is the answer.

As 'synopsis' is a statement giving a brief, general review or summary, therefore, it is the answer.

An 'arc' is a part of a circle's circumference - any portion of the curve that makes up a circle. The other options are unrelated: 'ark' is a boat (biblical), 'aye' means yes, and 'eye' is the organ of vision.

The 'eye' is the organ of sight in humans and animals. The other options are incorrect: 'ark' is a boat or chest, 'arc' is a curved line (part of a circle), and 'aye' is an affirmative response (meaning 'yes').

Ascent means the act of rising or climbing upward, both physically and metaphorically. Arrant means thorough or complete (often negative), errant means straying from proper conduct, and assent means agreement - none of which relate to rising.