We all know that the English language plays a crucial role in competitive exams like PSC, SSC, Banking exams, etc. So if you are aiming to crack those examinations, you should have a strong command of your English language skills. Vocabulary is one of the most crucial topics of English subject. Vocabulary refers to all the words in a language that is known and used by a particular person. It is essential not only for competitive exams but it is the fundamental tool for communication and acquiring knowledge. In order to help you in improving your vocabulary skills, Entri will provide you with Weekly English Vocabulary based on The Hindu editorial every Friday. Reading the daily Hindu editorial is highly recommended for candidates who are aspiring for competitive exams. In this blog, we have given some questions based on Vocabulary with answers and solutions. Check here for Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 November 19.
Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 November 19
Attempt these free online quizzes consisting of important English Vocabulary questions based on The Hindu Editorial which will be helpful for competitive exams like bank exam, PSC, SSC, etc.
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word.
1. LAMENT
A) Bleed
B) Bemoan
C) Appeal
D) Celebrate
E) Sorrow
Ans: D-Celebrate
Solution
The correct answer is option D i.e. Celebrate.
1. Lament: Express passionate grief about.
2. Bleed: Lose blood from the body as a result of injury or illness.
3. Bemoan: Express discontent or sorrow over (something).
4. Appeal: Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.
5. Celebrate: Acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
As the chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word it will be correct.
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word.
2. QUELL
A) Subdue
B) Allay
C) Inflame
D) Deflate
E) Crush
Ans: C-Inflame
Solution
The correct answer is option C i.e. Inflame.
1. Quell: put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the
use of force.
Ex: He should be able to quell a mutiny, check a mob or stamp out a
rebellion.
1. Inflame: provoke or intensify (strong feelings, especially anger) in
someone.
2. Subdue: overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or
person).
3. Allay: diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).
4. Deflate: make (someone) suddenly lose confidence or feel
dispirited.
Analyzing the above meanings the correct antonym for Quell is Inflame.
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word.
3. NABOB
A) Bigwig
B) Doubter
C) Frolic
D) Mediocrity
E) Dignitary
Ans: D-Mediocrity
Solution
The correct answer is option D i.e. Mediocrity.
1. Nabob: a person of conspicuous wealth or high status.
Ex: A great change had come over the Nabob both externally and internally.
1. Mediocrity: the quality or state of being mediocre.
2. Doubter: a person who questions or lacks faith in something; a
sceptic.
3. Frolic: play or move about in a cheerful and lively way.
4. Bigwig: an important person, especially in a particular sphere.
Analyzing the above meanings the correct antonym for Nabob is Mediocrity
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word.
4. AMPLIFICATION
A) Abbreviation
B) Operation
C) Operation
D) Application
E) Addition
Ans: A-Abbreviation
Solution
The correct answer is option A i.e. Abbreviation.
Amplification: to enhance something.
Ex: We must strike some sort of balance between my brevity and your amplification.
Abbreviation: a shortened form of a word or phrase.
Operation: the fact or condition of functioning or being active.
Observation: the action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information.
Application: a formal request to an authority for something.
Analyzing the above meanings the correct antonym for Amplification is Abbreviation.
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word.
5. Portent
A) Warning
B) Imperiling
C) Indication
D) Presage
E) Augury
Ans: E-Augury
Solution
The correct answer is option E i.e. Augury.
The word “Portent” means a sign of a future event, especially an unpleasant one.
Augury means a sign of what will happen in the future; an omen.
Imperiling means to put somebody/something in danger or at a risk of being destroyed
Warning means something that tells you to be careful or tells you about something, usually something bad, before it happens.
Indication means something that shows something; a sign.
Presage means be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one).
Analyzing the above meanings the correct antonym for Portent is Augury
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6. TEMPESTUOUS
A) Stress
B) Toil
C) Calm
D) Examine
E) Heated
Ans: C-Calm
Solution
The correct answer is option C i.e. Calm.
Tempestuous: full of extreme emotions.
Ex: The Sabbath of the eleventh of March was wet and tempestuous.
Calm: not excited, nervous or upset.
Stress: pressure or worry caused by the problems in somebody’s life
Toil: to work very hard and/or for a long time.
Examine: to consider or study an idea, a subject, etc. very carefully.
Analyzing the above meanings the correct antonym for Tempestuous is Calm
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7. Inveterate
A) Chronic
B) Incarnate
C) Ingrained
D) Temporary
E) Entrenched
Ans: D-Temporary
Solution
The correct answer is option D, i.e. Temporary.
The given word “Inveterate” means in a habitual and long standing manner.
“Temporary” depicts lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Ingrained means (used about a habit, an attitude, etc.) that has existed for a long time and is therefore difficult to change.
Chronic means (used about a disease or a problem) that continues for a long time.
Incarnate means embody or represent (a deity or spirit) in human form.
Entrenched means (of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained.
Analyzing the above meanings the correct antonym for Inveterate is Temporary
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8. FORBEARANCE
A) Patience
B) Self-control
C) Intolerance
D) Preference
E) None of these
Ans: C-Intolerance
Solution
The correct answer is option C i.e. Intolerance.
• Forbearance– patient self-control; restraint and tolerance.
• Intolerance– unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behaviour that differ from one’s own
• Self-control– the ability to control oneself, in particular one’s emotions and desires, especially in difficult situations.
• Preference– a greater liking for one alternative over another or others.
As the chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word it will be correct.
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word.
9. WOBBLED
A) Attacked
B) Stablished
C) Shielded
D) Exposed
E) Extorted
Ans: B-Stablished
Solution:
The correct answer is option B i.e. Stablished
Wobble– shake, jiggle, etc.
Attack– charge, strike, etc.
Shield– protect
Expose– reveal, uncover, etc.
Extort– extract, squeeze, etc.
Stablish is the correct antonym of Wobble.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word.
10. Penury
A) Indigence
B) Privation
C) Need
D) Destitution
E) Affluence
Ans: C-Need
Solution
The correct answer is option C, i.e. Affluence.
The word “Penury” means a state of extreme poverty or destitution.
“Affluence” means the state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Privation means a state in which food and other essentials for well-being are lacking.
Indigence means a state of extreme poverty; destitution.
Affluence is the correct antonym of Penury.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.
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