Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 February 11

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 February 11.

Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 February 11

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 synonym of the given word.

1. Shed

A) Adventurous
B) Spacious
C) Aggressive
D) Give out
E) Secretive

Ans: D-Give out 

Solution

The correct answer is option D i.e. give out.

Shed (verb) – cast, send forth, provide.
Ex: A lorry shed its load on the motorway.
Antonym: absorb, collect, assume, retain.
Synonym: send out, give out.
Adventurous – (used about a person) liking to try new things or have adventures.
Spacious – having a lot of space; large in size.
Aggressive – ready or likely to fight or argue.
Secretive – liking to keep things secret from other people.
As the chosen option ‘give out’ best expresses the synonym of the given word ‘Shed’.

Hence, option D is correct.

Find the word which is the synonym of the given word.

2. Unseemly

A) Warmth
B) Outstrip
C) Lightness
D) Energy
E) Liveliness

Ans: B-Outstrip

Solution

The correct answer is option B i.e. outstrip.

surpass (verb) – be greater than
Ex: Last quarter, sales surpassed two million.
Antonym: fail, follow, be less than, submit
Synonym: exceed, outdo, outstrip, and transcend.
Warmth – a fairly high temperature or the effect created by this, especially when it is pleasant.
Lightness – the state of being light.
Energy – the ability to be very active or do a lot of work without getting tired.
Liveliness – the quality of being outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic.
As the chosen option ‘outstrip’ best expresses the synonym of the given word ‘surpass’.

Hence, option B is correct.

Find the word which is the synonym of the given word.

3. Abound

A) Be numerous
B) Instruct
C) Foretell
D) Hinder
E) Imitate

 Ans: A-Be numerous

Solution

The correct answer is option A i.e. be numerous.

Abound (verb) – be in large numbers.
Ex: The waters of Germany abound with fish
Antonym: fall, waste, dry, lack
Synonym: be plentiful, be numerous
Imitate- copy or simulate.
Instruct- to give an order to somebody; to tell somebody to do something.
Foretell- to say what will happen in the future.
Hinder- to make it more difficult for somebody/something to do something.
As the chosen option ‘be numerous’ best expresses the synonym of the given word ‘abound’.

Hence, option A is correct.

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4. Variant

A) Form
B) Rebuke
C) Repeat
D) Command
E) Flatter

Ans: A-Form

Solution

The correct answer is option A i.e. form.

variant (noun) – different or form or version or mutant of something (virus).
Ex: The quagga was a strikingly beautiful variant of the zebra.
Antonym: same, invariable
Synonym: form, alternative
Rebuke – to speak angrily to somebody because he/she has done something wrong.
Repeat – to say, write or do something again or more than once.
Command – an order.
Flatter – cause (someone) to feel honoured and pleased
As the chosen option ‘Form’ best expresses the synonym of the given word ‘variant’.

Hence, option A is correct.

Find the word which is the synonym of the given word.

5. Ferocity

A) Repulse
B) Intensity
C) Hasten
D) Disenchant
E) Offer

Ans: B-Intensity

Solution

The correct answer is option B i.e. Intensity.

Ferocity (noun) – intensity.
Syno: severity, strength
Anto: condolence mercy pity
Ex: The signs at the zoo made visitors aware of the ferocity of the caged animals.
Repulse- drive back (an attack or attacker) by force.
Deceive- to try to make somebody believe something that is not true.
Hasten- to be quick to do or say something.
Disenchant- to free from illusion.
As the chosen option ‘Intensity’ best expresses the synonym of the given word ‘ferocity’.

Hence, option B is correct.

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6. Roll-out

A) Mischief
B) Wickedness
C) Disturbance
D) Introduce
E) Illness

Ans: D-Introduce

Solution

The correct answer is option D i.e. introduce.

Roll-out (noun) – official launch.
Syno: introduction
Anto: catnapping, dozing, dropping off
Ex: We don’t have an extra bed but there’s a roll out cot down there.
Mischief – bad behaviour (usually of children) that is not very serious.
Wickedness – the fact of being morally very wrong or bad.
Disturbance – something that makes you stop what you are doing, or that upsets the normal condition of something.
Illness – the state of being physically or mentally ill.
As the chosen option ‘illness’ best expresses the synonym of the given word ‘roll-out’.

Hence, option D is correct.

Find the word which is the synonym of the given word.

7. Inoculate

A) Danger 
B) Grief
C) Immunize
D) Fear
E) Calmness 

Ans: C-Immunize

Solution

The correct answer is option C i.e. immunize.

Inoculate (verb) – to inject a vaccine into the body of someone to produce
immunity to a particular disease.
Ex: His dogs were inoculated against rabies.
Antonym: disabuse, unteach, prune
Synonym: immunize, vaccinate
Danger- the chance that somebody/something may be hurt, killed or
damaged or that something bad may happen.
Grief- keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss.
Fear- the feeling that you have when something dangerous, painful or
frightening might happen.
Calmness – the state or quality of being free from agitation or strong
emotion.
As the chosen option ‘immunize’ best expresses the synonym of the given
word ‘inoculate’.

Hence, option C is correct.

Find the word which is the synonym of the given word.

8. Underlying

A) Restful
B) Calm
C) Occupied
D) Essential
E) Needy

Ans: D-Essential 

Solution

The correct answer is option D i.e. essential.

underlying (adjective) – fundamental, basic.
Ex: The underlying theme of the novel is very serious.
Antonym: explicit, expressed, incident, superjacent
Synonym: primary, essential
Restful- giving a relaxed, peaceful feeling.
Calm- not excited, worried or angry; quiet.
Occupied- being used by somebody.
Needy – (of a person) lacking the necessities of life; very poor.
As the chosen option ‘essential’ best expresses the synonym of the given word ‘underlying’.

Hence, option D is correct.

Find the word which is the synonym of the given word.

9. Flesh trade

A) Brawn 
B) Lankiness 
C) Eschew
D) Revile
E) Confront

Ans:  A-Brawn 

The correct answer is option A i.e. brawn.

Flesh trade (noun) – prostitution.
Ex: It further told the apex court that these children run a high risk of being pushed into trafficking and the flesh trade.
Antonym: thinness, lankiness, undersupply
Synonym: beef (informal) body, brawn
Brawn: the flesh of a boar.
Lankiness: a tall and thin physique.
Eschew: deliberately avoid using; abstain from.
Revile: to address or speak abusively.
Confront: to think about, or to make somebody think about, something that is difficult or unpleasant
As the chosen option ‘brawn’ best expresses the synonym of the given word ‘Flesh trade’.

Hence, option A is correct.

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10. Punitively

A) Credulously
B) Sceptically
C) Arduously
D) Vindicatory
E) Excessively

Ans: D-Vindicatory

Solution