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 26.
Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 November 26
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. PROBITY
A) Guile
B) Honesty
C) Uprightness
D) Virtuous
E) Decency
Ans: A-Guile
Solution
The correct answer is option A i.e. Guile.
PROBITY– the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and
decency.
Guile-sly or cunning intelligence.
Honesty-the quality of being honest.
Uprightness-the state of being in a vertical position.
Virtuous-having or showing high moral standards.
The chosen option express the antonym of the given word
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word.
2. Salient
A) Repetitive
B) Sensible
C) Fascinating
D) Inconspicuous
E) Crush
Ans: D-Inconspicuous
Solution
The correct answer is option D i.e. inconspicuous
The meaning of the word ‘salient’ is most noticeable or important.
The word that fits best as the antonym of the given word is inconspicuous
as its meaning is not clearly visible or not attracting attention.
Hence, option D is correct.
Analyzing the above meanings the correct antonym for Quell is Inflame.
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word.
3. OFFBEAT
A) Conventional
B) Weird
C) Freaky
D) Unique
E) Display
Ans: A-Conventional
Solution
The correct answer is option A i.e. Conventional.
1. Offbeat– Different from what people normally expect, especially in
an interesting way; unusual
2. Conventional– Always behaving in a traditional or normal way.
3. Weird– Strange and unusual.
4. Freaky– Very odd, strange, or eccentric.
5. 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
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word.
4. Relegate
A) Fall
B) Banish
C) Declass
D) Downgrade
E) Upgrade
Ans: E-Upgrade
Solution
The correct answer is option E, i.e. Upgrade.
The word “Relegate” means assign to a class or kind or assign to a lower position; reduce in rank.
“Upgrade” means depicts a raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components.
Fall means to drop down towards the ground.
Banish means to drive out or remove from a home or place of usual resort.
Declass means remove (someone) from their original social class.
Downgrade means to reduce somebody/something to a lower level or position of importance.
Analyzing the above meanings the correct antonym for Relegate is Admire.
Find the word which is the antonym of the given word.
5. DEMEAN
A) Debase
B) Belittle
C) Admire
D) Ignore
E) Belittle
Ans: C-Admire
Solution
The correct answer is option C i.e. Admire.
DEMEAN: conduct oneself in a particular way.
Ex: One who has reached my years, and who has a name for wisdom, ought not to demean himself
Admire: regard (an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm approval.
Debase: reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade.
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 DEMEAN is Admire
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Find the word which is the synonym of the given word.
6. FLOUNDER
A) Triumph
B) Success
C) Struggle
D) Reverence
E) Idle
Ans: C-Struggle
Solution
The correct answer is option C i.e. Struggle.
1. Flounder: struggle or stagger clumsily in mud or water.
2. Struggle: make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or
constriction
Ex: What we’ve done so far, you might best describe as flounder.
1. Triumph: a great victory or achievement
2. Reverence: deep respect for someone or something
Analyzing the above meaning it is evident that Struggle is synonymous to Flounder
Find the word which is the synonym of the given word
7. DAINTY
A) Coarse
B) Insipid
C) Restore
D) Elegant
E) Crude
Ans: D-Elegant
Solution
The correct answer is option D i.e. Elegant.
1. Dainty: delicate and graceful in build or movement.
2. Elegant: graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
Ex: It was so much more beautiful to be dainty and small and piquant.
1. Coarse: rough or harsh in texture.
2. Insipid: lacking flavour, weak or tasteless.
3. Restore: bring back or re-establish.
Analyzing the above meaning it is evident that Elegant is synonymous to Dainty.
Find the word which is the synonym of the given word.
8. GRANDIOSE
A) Imposing
B) Lanky
C) Boring
D) Unpretentious
E) Bad
Ans: A-Imposing
Solution
The correct answer is option A i.e. Imposing.
1. Grandiose: something which is very imposing or showy or grand.
2. Imposing: grand and impressive in appearance.
Ex: Tomas Castro dropped his ragged cloak with a grandiose gesture.
1. Lanky: something ungracefully thin and tall.
2. Unpretentious: not showy at all.
Analyzing the above meaning it is evident that Imposing is synonymous to Grandiose.
Find the word which is the synonym of the given word.
9. PARLEY
A) Fraud
B) Paraphrase
C) Conclave
D) Spectacle
E) Dumbness
Ans: C-Conclave
Solution:
The correct answer is option C i.e. Conclave.
1. Parley: is a kind of a meeting of the conference.
2. Conclave: a private meeting.
Ex: Do you two get on as fast as you can and leave us to the parley.
1. Fraud: wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
2. Spectacle: something astonishing.
3. Paraphrase: to express the meaning of something.
Analyzing the above meaning it is evident that Conclave is synonymous to Parley.
Find the word which is the synonym of the given word.
10. GUZZLE
A) Anathema
B) Imbibe
C) Need
D) Destitution
E) Affluence
Ans: B-Imbibe
Solution
The correct answer is option B i.e. Imbibe.
1. Guzzle: to drink especially liquor greedily, continually, or habitually
2. Imbibe: to drink something, especially alcohol.
Ex: I am aware that guzzle is an unladylike word; but, as no other fits in
there, I shall use it.
1. Anathema: a prayer that harms will come to someone.
2. Starve: to suffer or die because you do not have enough food to eat
3. Release: to let somebody/something come out of a place where they have been kept
Analyzing the above meaning it is evident that Guzzle is synonymous to imbibe.
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