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 August 05.
Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 August 05
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.
Q1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
1. PREDATORY
A) Benevolent
B) Dull
C) Defensive
D) Friendly
E) Injurious
Solution
The correct answer is option C i.e. Defensive.
• In the given question, we need to select the ANTONYM of the given word.
• A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-
PREDATORY (ADJECTIVE): Predacious, (used about an animal) living by killing and eating other animals.
Synonyms: Carnivorous, Hunting
Antonyms: Defensive
Example Sentence: Species of shark are usually predatory.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-
1. Defensive – that protects somebody/something from attack.
2. Dull- not interesting or exciting; boring.
3. Friendly- behaving in a kind and open way.
4. Injurious- harmful or likely to cause damage.
5. BENEVOLENT means “kind, friendly and helpful to others”.
The chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.
Q2. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
2. ABSURD
A) Guilty
B) Sensible
C) Sincere
D) Ridiculous
E) None of these
Solution
The correct answer is option B i.e. Sensible.
• In the given question, we need to select the ANTONYM of the given word.
• A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-
• ABSURD means “not at all logical or sensible; ridiculous”
• For example:- It had an absurd ritual and a strange uniform.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-
1. Sensible- (used about people and their behaviour) able to make good judgements based on reason and experience; practical.
2. Guilty- having broken a law; being responsible for doing something wrong.
3. Sincere- (used about a person) really meaning or believing what you say; not pretending.
4. Ridiculous- very silly or unreasonable.
The chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.
Q3. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
3. ABUNDANT
A) Sufficient
B) Plentiful
C) Adequate
D) Scarce
E) None of these
Solution
The correct answer is option D i.e. Scarce.
• In the given question, we need to select the ANTONYM of the given word.
• A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-
• ABUNDANT means “existing in very large quantities; more than enough”.
• For example:- Mosquitoes are extremely abundant in this dark wet place.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-
1. Scarce- not existing in large quantities; hard to find.
2. Adequate- enough for what you need.
3. Plentiful- available in large amounts or numbers.
4. Sufficient- as much as is necessary; enough.
The chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word hence, it will be the correct choice
Q4. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
4. OPAQUE
A) Turbid
B) Transparent
C) Fogged
D) Murky
E) None of these
Solution
The correct answer is option B i.e. Transparent.
• In the given question, we need to select the ANTONYM of the given word.
• A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-
• OPAQUE means ” difficult to understand; not clear”.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-
1. Transparent- that you can see through
2. Turbid- confused or obscure in meaning or effect.
3. Fogged- bewilder or puzzle.
4. Murky- dark and unpleasant or dirty.
The chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.
Q5. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
5. RETRACT
A) Purify
B) Sanctify
C) Extend
D) Curse
E) None of these
Solution
The correct answer is option C i.e. Extend.
• In the given question, we need to select the ANTONYM of the given word.
• A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-
• RETRACT (VERB): to say that something you have said is not true, Pull in
• Synonyms: Draw in, Pull back
• Antonyms: Extend
• For example:- She retracted her hand as if she’d been burnt.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-
1. Curse- a word used for expressing anger; a swear word.
2. Extend- to make something longer or larger (in space or time).
3. Purify- to remove dirty or harmful substances from something.
4. Sanctify- to make something pure or holy.
The chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.
Q6. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
6. HIDEOUS
A) Beautiful
B) Secretive
C) Detestable
D) Ugly
E) None of these
Solution
The correct answer is option A i.e. Beautiful.
• In the given question, we need to select the ANTONYM of the given word.
• A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-
• HIDEOUS means “very ugly or unpleasant”.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-
1. Beautiful- very pretty or attractive; giving pleasure to the senses.
2. Secretive- liking to keep things secret from other people
3. Detestable- deserving to be hated or criticized
4. Ugly- unpleasant to look at or listen to; not attractive
The chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.
Q7. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
7. STINGY
A) Generous
B) Skinny
C) Cheap
D) Mean
E) None of these
Solution
The correct answer is option A i.e. Generous.
• In the given question, we need to select the ANTONYM of the given word.
• A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-
• STINGY means ” not generous, unwilling to give, especially money”
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-
1. Generous- happy to give more money, help, etc. than is usual or expected.
2. Cheap- low in price, costing little money.
3. Mean- The adjective mean can describe someone who’s stingy or ungenerous.
4. Skinny- (used about a person) too thin.
The chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.
Q8. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
8. URGE
A) Deter
B) Persuade
C) Triumph
D) Request
E) None of these
Solution
The correct answer is option A i.e. Deter.
• In the given question, we need to select the ANTONYM of the given word.
• A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-
• URGE means ” to advise or try hard to persuade somebody to do something
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-
1. Deter- to make somebody decide not to do something, especially by telling him/her that it would have bad results.
2. Persuade- to make somebody do something by giving him/her good reasons.
3. Triumph- a great success or victory; the feeling of happiness that you have because of this.
4. Request- an act of asking for something.
The chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.
Q9. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
9. BOISTEROUS
A) Aggravated
B) Incompetent
C) Restrained
D) Exuberant
E) None of these
Solution
The correct answer is option C i.e. Restrained.
• In the given question, we need to select the ANTONYM of the given word.
• A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-
• BOISTEROUS means ” (used about a person or behaviour) noisy and full of energy”.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-
1. Restrained- not showing strong feelings.
2. Incompetent- lacking the qualities needed for effective action.
3. Aggravated- to make something worse or more serious.
4. Exuberant- (used about a person or his/her behaviour) full of energy and excitement.
The chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.
Q10. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
10. RUTHLESS
A) Humble
B) Merciless
C) Careful
D) Kind
E) None of these
Solution
The correct answer is option D i.e. Kind.
• In the given question, we need to select the ANTONYM of the given word.
• A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-
• RUTHLESS means ” (used about people and their behaviour) hard and
cruel; determined to get what you want and showing no pity to others”
Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-
1. Kind- a group whose members all have the same qualities.
2. Humble- not thinking that you are better or more important than other people; not proud.
3. Merciless- showing no mercy.
4. Careful- giving a lot of attention to details to be sure something is right.
The chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word hence, it will be the correct choice
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