Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 April 15

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 April 15.

Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 April 15

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.

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1. Reprieve 

A) Triumph
B) Conviction
C) Cancellation
D) Condemnation
E) Reprisal

Ans: C-Cancellation

Solution

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

Reprieve (noun) – an official order that stops or delays the punishment, especially by death, of a prisoner.
Ex: He was sentenced to death but was granted a last-minute reprieve.
Antonym: condemnation, conviction, reprisal.
Synonym: cancellation, suspension
Triumph: a very great success, achievement, or victory (= when you win a war, fight, or competition), or a feeling of great satisfaction or pleasure caused by this.

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2. Outstanding 

A) Inconspicuous
B) Unnoticeable
C) Pending
D) Indistinct
E) None of these

Ans: C-Pending 

Solution

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

outstanding (adjective) – not yet done
Ex: My credit cards usually have an outstanding balance.
Antonym: unnoticeable, inconspicuous, indistinct
Synonym: pending, to be done.

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3. Sanctions

A) Rectification
B) Nullification
C) Disallowance
D) Discountenance
E) None of these

 Ans: A-Rectification

Solution

The correct answer is option A i.e. Rectification.
sanctions (noun) – an official order, such as the stopping of trade, that is taken against a country in order to make it obey international law.
Ex: Many nations have imposed sanctions on the country because of its attacks on its own people.
Antonym: nullification, disallowance, discountenance.
Synonym: rectification, authorization, countenance.
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4. Prosecutorial

A) Defense
B) Attorney
C) Discharge
D) Rescind
E) Flabbergasted

Ans: C-Discharge

Solution

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

prosecutorial (adjective) – relating to the process of prosecuting someone for (= officially accusing them of) a crime.
Ex: The process by which the Justice Department makes prosecutorial decisions (= decisions to prosecute).
Antonym: Defense, attorney.
Synonym: undertaking, discharge.
FLABBERGASTED – Surprise (someone) greatly / astonish.
RESCIND – Cancel or repeal.

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5. Lapse

A) Accuracy
B) Faultlessness
C) Blunder
D) Precision
E) Exactitude

Ans: C-Blunder 

Solution

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

lapse (noun) – a temporary failure.
Ex: The management’s decision to ignore the safety warnings demonstrated a remarkable lapse of judgment.
Antonym: accuracy, faultlessness, precision, exactitude.
Synonym: failure, mistake, blunder/oversight

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6. Gaze

A) Avarice
B) Scorn
C) Observance
D) Herald
E) Wink

Ans: C-Observance

Solution

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

gaze (noun) – to look at something or someone for a long time, especially
in surprise or admiration, or because you are thinking about something
else.
Ex: Annette gazed admiringly at Warren as he spoke.
Antonym: wink, ignore, overlook.
Synonym: eye, watch, observance, scrutiny.
AVARICE – Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
SCORN – A feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.
HERALD – Be a sign that (something) is about to happen / clapped.

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7. Overturn

A) Right 
B) Nullify
C) Decimated
D) Reconstitute
E) Throw

Ans: B-Nullify

Solution

The correct answer is option B, i.e. Nullify.
overturn (verb) – to (cause to) turn over.
Ex: The car skidded off the road, hit a tree and overturned.
Antonym: allow, right, reconstitute
Synonym: invalidate, nullify, cancel.
DECIMATED – Kill, destroy, or remove a large proportion of.
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8. Hijacking

A) Seizing
B) Forfeit
C) Inundate 
D) Sombre
E) Obstinate

Ans: A-Seizing

Solution

The correct answer is option A i.e. Seizing.
hijacking (noun) – to take control of an aircraft or other vehicle during a journey, especially using violence.
Ex: Two men hijacked a jet travelling to Paris and demanded $125,000.
Antonym: forfeit, refuse, leave office.
Synonym: seizing, taking over, commandeering (something unlawfully); hostage-taking.
OBSTINATE – Very difficult to change or overcome.
SOMBRE – Dark or dull in colour or tone.
Inundate: to give someone so much work or so many things that they cannot deal with it all.
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9. Convict

A) Accede 
B) Acquit
C) Sentence
D) Assoil
E) None of these

Ans: C-Sentence

The correct answer is option C I.e. Sentence.

convict (verb) – to decide officially in a law court that someone is guilty of a crime.
Ex: He has twice been convicted of robbery/arson.
Antonym: discharge, acquit, assoil.
Synonym: declare guilty, find guilty, sentence.
ACCEDE – Agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

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10. Transnational

A) Genial
B) Internal
C) Beckoned
D) Foreign
E) None of these

Ans: D-Foreign

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