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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 April 22

by Fathimath Ansara
April 25, 2022
in Articles, Vocabulary
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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 22.

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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 April 22

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. Evade

A) Dodge
B) Enliven
C) Embrace
D) Ill-bred
E) None of these

Ans: A-Dodge

Solution

The correct answer is option A i.e. dodge.
evade (verb) – to avoid or escape from someone or something
Ex: The police have assured the public that the escaped prisoners will not evade recapture for long.
Antonym: accept, court, embrace.
Synonym: avoid, dodge, elude, escape
ENLIVEN – Make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing.
ILL-BRED – Badly brought up or rude.
As the chosen option expresses the similar meaning of the given word it will be correct

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

2. Lever

A) Join
B) Connect
C) Jimmy
D) Boisterous
E) None of these

Ans: C-Jimmy

Solution

The correct answer is option C i.e. Jimmy.
lever (noun) – a way of pressurizing someone into doing something.
Ex: He levered himself out of his chair with the usual difficulty and opened his arms wide.
Antonym: connect, join
Synonym: jimmy, prize, pry
Boisterous: noisy, energetic, and rough
As the chosen option expresses the similar meaning of the given word it will be correct.

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

3. Accommodative

A) Disobliging
B) Rude
C) Considerate
D) Inconsiderate
E) Hostile

 Ans: C-Considerate

Solution

The correct answer is option C i.e. considerate.
accommodative (adjective) – aimed to encourage economic activity by reducing interest rates.
Ex: That monetary policy is extraordinarily accommodative.
Antonym: disobliging, rude, inconsiderate, selfish.
Synonym: considerate, friendly, generous.
Hostile: unfriendly and not liking something
As the chosen option expresses the similar meaning of the given word it will be correct.

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

4. Mindful

A) Suggest
B) Heedless
C) Conscious
D) Oblivious
E) Knavish

Ans: C-Conscious

Solution

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

mindful (adjective) – careful not to forget about something.
Ex: Mindful of the poor road conditions, she reduced her speed to 30 mph.
Antonym: heedless, oblivious
Synonym: aware of, conscious of, heedful of.
KNAVISH – Dishonest.

As the chosen option expresses the similar meaning of the given word it
will be correct

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

5. Stance

A) Dexterity
B) Feasible
C) Disallow
D) Assertive
E) None of these

Ans: B-Feasible

Solution

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

stance (noun) – a way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a publicly stated opinion.
Ex: The doctor’s stance on the issue of abortion is well known.
Antonym: disallow, forbid
Synonym: position, approach, standpoint.
DEXTERITY – Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
ASSERTIVE – Having or showing a confident and forceful personality.

As the chosen option expresses the similar meaning of the given word it will be correct

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6. Projection

A) Prediction
B) Concavity
C) Itinerant
D) Quiver
E) Contemplation

Ans: A-Prediction

Solution

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

projection (noun) – a calculation or guess about the future based on information that you have.
Ex: The company has failed to achieve last year’s sales projections by 30 percent.
Antonym: recess, cavity, concavity, return, indentation
Synonym: forecast, prediction, calculation
CONTEMPLATION – The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time.
QUIVER – Tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.
Concavity: the quality of curving in, or an object or surface that curves in
ITINERANT – A person who travels from place to place.

As the chosen option expresses the similar meaning of the given word it will be correct

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

7. Notwithstanding

A) Consignee
B) Consequently
C) Antagonistic
D) Despite
E) Advantageous

Ans: D-Despite

Solution

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

notwithstanding (adverb) – despite the fact or thing mentioned.
Ex: Injuries notwithstanding, the team won the semi-final.
Antonym: therefore, hence, consequently.
Synonym: nevertheless, nonetheless, in spite of, despite, regardless of.
Despite: without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by
Antagonistic: actively opposing or showing unfriendliness towards something or someone.
CONSIGNEE – The person or company to whom goods or documents are officially sent or delivered.

As the chosen option expresses the similar meaning of the given word it will be correct

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8. Unambiguous

A) Incontrovertible
B) Inception
C) Dubious
D) Proliferate
E) None of these

Ans: A-Incontrovertible

Solution

The correct answer is option A i.e. incontrovertible

unambiguous (adjective) – expressed in a way that makes it completely clear what is meant.
Ex: The minister promised a clear and unambiguous statement on the future of the coal industry.
Antonym: indefinite, obscure, vague, ambiguous.
Synonym: unarguable, incontrovertible, unquestionable
Incontrovertible: impossible to doubt because of being obviously true
PROLIFERATE- Increase rapidly in number / multiply / cause (cells, tissue, structures, etc.) to reproduce rapidly.
INCEPTION – The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
Dubious: thought not to be completely true or not able to be trusted

As the chosen option expresses the similar meaning of the given word it will be correct.

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9. Dampen


A) Amplify 
B) Lessen
C) Augment
D) Colossal
E) Boost

Ans: B-Lessen

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

dampen (verb) – to make something less strong or successful.
Ex: The outlook for the global economy looked gloomy, and dampened expectations of a rise in profits that quarter.
Rising raw-material costs dampened profits for many manufacturers.
Antonym: amplify, augment, beef (up), boost.
Synonym: decrease, diminish/lessen, reduce
COLOSSAL – Extremely large or great
All other options are the antonym of the given word.
As the chosen option expresses the similar meaning of the given word it will be correct

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

10. Normalcy 


A) Generosity
B) Regularity
C) Abnormality
D) Insanity 
E) None of these

Ans: B-Regularity

Solution

The correct answer is option B i.e. regularity

normalcy (noun) – the state of being normal.
Ex: Now that the civil war is over, relative normality has returned to the
south of the country.
Antonym: insanity, abnormality.
Synonym: normality, regularity.
Regularity: the fact of something happening or being done often
Generosity: the quality or condition of being generous.
All other options are the antonym of the given word.

As the chosen option expresses the similar meaning of the given word it will be correct

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We hope this blog was helpful for you in improving your knowledge of Vocabulary. Stay tuned with Entri for weekly vocabulary based on Hindu editorial, which will be published every Friday.

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