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 December 10.
Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 December 10
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. Nonplussed
A) Bemused
B) Composed
C) Reposed
D) Untroubled
E) Abandoned
Ans: A-Bemused
Solution
The correct answer is option A i.e. Bemused.
The meaning of the given word “nonplussed” is so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react.
Abandoned: having been deserted or left.
Bemused: puzzled, confused, or bewildered.
Composed: having one’s feelings and expression under control; calm.
Untroubled: not feeling, showing, or affected by anxiety or problems.
Reposed: be situated or kept in a particular place.
Since ‘Bemused’ holds the same meaning as ‘ Nonplussed‘, the chosen option is correct.
Find the word which is the synonym of the given word
2. Inimical
A) Likely
B) Pernicious
C) Antagonistic
D) Enhancement
E) Advantageous
Ans: B-Pernicious
Solution
The correct answer is option B i.e. Pernicious.
Inimical means harmful to something; making it difficult for something to happen or exist.
Pernicious implies irreparable harm done through evil or insidious corrupting or undermining.
Enhancement means an increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.
Antagonistic means showing dislike or opposition.
Advantageous means that will help you or bring you a good result.
Since ‘Pernicious‘ holds the same meaning as ‘Inimical‘, the chosen option is correct.
Find the word which is the synonym of the given word.
3. APPARENT
A) Obvious
B) Doubtful
C) Dubious
D) Obscure
E) None of these
Ans: A-Obvious
Solution
The correct answer is option A i.e. obvious
Meaning of the given word ‘Apparent‘ is clearly visible or understood; obvious.
1. obvious: easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
2. doubtful: feeling uncertain about something.
3. dubious: hesitating or doubting.
4. obscure: not discovered or known about; uncertain.
The word ‘obvious‘ is the synonym of the given word. Hence, option A is correct.
Find the word which is the synonym of the given word.
4. CRESCENDO
A) Dominate
B) Escalation
C) Squander
D) Revere
E) Misuse
Ans: B-Escalation
Solution
The correct answer is option B i.e. Escalation.
1. Crescendo: The highest point reached in a progressive increase of intensity.
2. Dominate: Have power and influence over.
3. Escalation: An increase in the intensity or seriousness of something; an intensification.
4. Squander: Waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.
5. Revere: Feel deep respect or admiration for (something).
Since ‘escalation‘ holds the same meaning as ‘crescendo‘, the chosen option is correct.
Find the word which is the synonym of the given word.
5. PARSIMONY
A) Generosity
B) Frugality
C) Advent
D) Confide
E) None of these
Ans: B-Frugality
Solution
The correct answer is option B i.e. frugality.
Meaning of the given word parsimony is “extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources.”
1. generosity: the quality of being kind and generous.
2. frugality: the quality of being economical with money or food;
thriftiness.
3. readiness: the state of being fully prepared for something.
4. bounty: a sum paid for killing or capturing a person or animal.
The option that fits best as the synonym of the given word is ‘frugality‘.
Hence, option B is correct.
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A word has been given in the following question. In response to the highlighted word, sentences have been provided in the options below. Find the appropriate statement representing the given word.
Find the word which is the synonym of the given word.
6. Oomph
A) He oomphed his life of dissipate.
B) Consumption expenditure would be squeezed, taking some of the oomph out of economic revival.
C) It would produce delay and oomphed of resources.
D) Conrad oomphed a life of luxury and dissipationment.
E) Don’t oomph yourself in dissipating.
Ans: B-Consumption expenditure would be squeezed, taking some of the oomph out of economic revival.
Solution
The correct answer is Option B i.e. Consumption expenditure would be squeezed, taking some of the oomph out of economic revival.
The word “Oomph” means the quality of being exciting, energetic, or attractive.
Among the given statements, Option B seems to portray the exact denotation of the provided word.
Hence, the correct answer will be option B, i.e. “Consumption expenditure would be squeezed, taking some of the oomph out of economic revival.”
A word has been given in the following question. In response to the highlighted word, sentences have been provided in the options below. Find the appropriate statement representing the given word.
7. Savvy
A) Everybody of us admired her savvy figure.
B) In its most brutality form, this plan will work savvyed
C) Employees who could make savvy investment on their own would end up handing over savings to the EPFO
D) But a savvy brutalled was settling over me
E) The birth of her child was savvy, if not past due.
Ans: C-Employees who could make savvy investment on their own would end up handing over savings to the EPFO
Solution
The correct answer is Option C, i.e. Employees who could make savvy investment on their own would end up handing over savings to the EPFO.
The word “Savvy” means well informed about or experienced in a particular domain.
Among the given statements, Option C seems to portray the exact denotation of the provided word.
Hence, the correct answer will be option C, i.e. “Employees who could make savvy investment on their own would end up handing over savings to the EPFO.”
A word has been given in the following question. In response to the highlighted word, sentences have been provided in the options below. Find the appropriate statement representing the given word.
8. Big-ticket
A) The big-ticket is the most exemplify game, but have eternal chase each other distance.
B) The exemplified big-ticket was situated on the outskirts of a larger village
C) This cheese big-ticket is exemplified, its expiration date.
D) Students big-ticket expect their professors to exemplify good behaviour at all times
E) The new move makes ample sense as we seek to attract longterm funds for big-ticket infrastructure projects in the pipeline.
Ans: E-The new move makes ample sense as we seek to attract longterm funds for big-ticket infrastructure projects in the pipeline.
Solution
The correct answer is Option E, i.e. The new move makes ample sense as we seek to attract longterm funds for big-ticket infrastructure projects in the pipeline.
The word “Big-ticket” means constituting a major expense.
Among the given statements, Option E seems to portray the exact denotation of the provided word.
Hence, the correct answer will be option E, i.e. “The new move makes ample sense as we seek to attract longterm funds for big-ticket infrastructure projects in the pipeline.”
A word has been given in the following question. In response to the highlighted word, sentences have been provided in the options below. Find the appropriate statement representing the given word.
9. Pressing
A) The pressing need to policy-induce an active debt market for corporate bonds.
B) A lotion of sodium bicarbonate is useful to press itching.
C) A rise in violent and pressing crimes is plaguing the once peaceful city.
D) If not repaired now it may become irreparable, and there is the danger of anarchy and pressing in India too.
E) A few even pressed that they’d seen the tragedy coming; that it had been in essence inevitable.
Ans: A-The pressing need to policy-induce an active debt market for corporate bonds.
Solution:
The correct answer is Option A, i.e. The pressing need to policy-induce an active debt market for corporate bonds.
The word “Pressing” means to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity.
Among the given statements, Option A seems to portray the exact denotation of the provided word.
Hence, the correct answer will be option A, i.e. “The pressing need to policy-induce an active debt market for corporate bonds.”
A word has been given in the following question. In response to the highlighted word, sentences have been provided in the options below. Find the appropriate statement representing the given word.
10. Hedge
A) The Mustangs won a lot of games and had a hedge.
B) The wet wood wouldn’t hedge easily.
C) I think the whole country would be in complete ethereal hedge if there were any diminution of suburban services.
D) The ethereal war could have hedged on for another five years.
E) The pressing need to step up provision for risk management instruments to duly hedge credit, interest-rate and currency risks.
Ans: E-The pressing need to step up provision for risk management instruments to duly hedge credit, interest-rate and currency risks.
Solution
The correct answer is Option E, i.e. The pressing need to step up provision for risk management instruments to duly hedge credit, interest- rate and currency risks.
The word “Hedge” means safeguard, protect, shield, guard.
Among the given statements, Option E seems to portray the exact denotation of the provided word.
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