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 2022 January 14.
Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 January 14
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. Bolster
A) Strengthen
B) Support
C) Buttress
D) Dispirit
E) Boost
Ans: D-Dispirit
Solution
The correct answer is option D i.e. Dispirit.
Bolster — to hold up or serve as a foundation for.
Dispirit — cause (someone) to lose enthusiasm or hope.
All other words are the synonyms of the Bolster.
Analyzing the above meanings the correct antonym for ‘Bolster’ is ‘Dispirit’.
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word
2. Compliance
A) Defiance
B) Incarnate
C) Adherence
D) Temporary
E) Chronic
Ans: A- Defiance
Solution
The correct answer is option A i.e. Defiance.
Compliance – conformity, observation, adherence.
Defiance — open refusal to obey somebody/something.
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.
Analyzing the above meanings the correct antonym for Compliance is Defiance.
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word.
3. Fag end
A) Patience
B) Whole
C) Last part
D) Remainder
E) Remnants
Ans: B-Whole
Solution
The correct answer is option B i.e. Whole.
Fag end– an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value.
Whole – a complete amount.
All other words are the synonyms of the Fag end.
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.
4. Discern
A) Attacked
B) Stablished
C) Overpass
D) Understand
E) Behold
Ans: C-Overpass
Solution
The correct answer is option C i.e. Overpass.
Discern – come to know, find out.
Overpass — to pass across, over, or beyond; surpass.
Overpass is the correct antonym of Discern.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word
5. Niggling
A) Indigence
B) Privation
C) Indorsing
D) Affluence
E) None of these
Ans: C-Indorsing
Solution
The correct answer is option C i.e. Indorsing.
Niggling – annoying, worrying continuously for a long period of time.
Indorsing or Endorsing means to promote the interests or cause of.
Affluence: the state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Privation: a state in which food and other essentials for well-being are lacking.
Indigence: a state of extreme poverty; destitution.
Indorsing is the correct antonym of Niggling.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.
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6. Aggravate
A) Gladden
B) Worsen
C) Uprightness
D) Intensify
E) Virtuous
Ans: A-Gladden
Solution
The correct answer is option A i.e. Gladden.
Aggravate – to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts, make worse.
Gladden — to make somebody glad or happy.
Uprightness-the state of being in a vertical position.
Virtuous-having or showing high moral standards.
Worsen and Intensify are the synonyms of ‘Aggravate’.
The chosen option express the antonym of the given word.
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word.
7. Surge
A) Restrain
B) Rise
C) Grow
D) Inconspicuous
E) Escalate
Ans: A-Restrain
Solution
The correct answer is option A i.e. Restrain.
Surge – increase suddenly, escalate, rise/grow.
Restrain mean to keep somebody or something under control; to prevent somebody or something from doing something.
Inconspicuous as its meaning is not clearly visible or not attracting attention
The word that fits best as the antonym of the given word ‘Surge’ is ‘Restrain’.
Hence, option A is correct.
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word.
8. Whopping
A) Offbeat
B) Weird
C) Freaky
D) Unique
E) Dinky
Ans: E-Dinky
Solution
The correct answer is option E i.e. Dinky.
Whopping – huge, massive, very large.
Dinky — denoting a miniature motor vehicle of die-cast metal.
Offbeat — Different from what people normally expect, especially in an
interesting way; unusual
Weird — Strange and unusual.
Freaky — Very odd, strange, or eccentric.
Unique — Not like anything else; being the only one of its type.
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. NIMBLE
A) Cretinous
B) Downgrade
C) Agile
D) Banish
E) Relegate
Ans: A-Cretinous
The correct answer is option A i.e. Cretinous.
Nimble means having or showing quickness of mind.
Cretinous means foolish or stupid.
Relegate means assign to a class or kind or assign to a lower position; reduce in rank.
Banish means to drive out or remove from a home or place of usual resort.
Downgrade means to reduce somebody/something to a lower level or position of importance.
Analyzing the above meanings the correct antonym for ‘Cretinous’ is ‘Nimble’.
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word.
10. Unravel
A) Entangle
B) Introduce
C) Enhance
D) Belittle
E) Ignore
Ans: A-Entangle
Solution
The correct answer is option A i.e. Entangle.
Unravel means to remove the knots from a piece of string, thread, etc.; to come unfastened in this way.
Entangle means cause to become twisted together with or caught in.
Enhance means to increase or improve in value,.
Belittle: make (someone or something) seem unimportant.
Ignore: refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
Analyzing the above meanings the correct antonym for ‘Unravel’ is Entangle.
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