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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 August 19

by Sreesha V.S
August 19, 2022
in Articles, Vocabulary
Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 August 19
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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 August 12.

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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 August 19

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. MELODIOUS

A) Rhythmic
B) Rattling
C) Tuneful
D) Doleful
E) None of these

Solution

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

  • In the given question, we need to select the SYNONYM of the given word.
  • A word that has the same meaning as another word is its synonym.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

  • MELODIOUS means ” pleasant to listen to, like music”.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  • Tuneful- (used about music) pleasant to listen to.
  • Rhythmic- A rhythmic movement or sound is repeated at regular intervals, forming a regular pattern or beat.
  • Rattling- to make a noise like hard things hitting each other or to shake something so that it makes this noise.
  • Doleful- sad or unhappy.

The chosen option expresses the same meaning as the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.

Q2. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

2. FAVOURED

A) Rejected
B) Preferred
C) Neglected
D) Trusted
E) None of these

Solution

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

  • In the given question, we need to select the SYNONYM of the given word.
  • A word that has the same meaning as another word is its synonym.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

  • FAVOURED means “to support somebody/something; to prefer”.
  • For example:- Brittany is a favoured holiday destination for families.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  • Preferred- (not used in the continuous tenses) to choose something rather than something else; to like something better.
  • Rejected- to refuse to accept somebody/something.
  • Neglected- to fail to give needed care or attention to someone or something.
  • Trusted- to believe that somebody is good, sincere, honest, etc.
  • The chosen option expresses the same meaning as the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.

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Q3. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

3. FORSAKE

A) Accept
B) Adopt
C) Adapt
D) Abandon
E) None of these

Solution

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

  • In the given question, we need to select the SYNONYM of the given word.
  • A word that has the same meaning as another word is its synonym.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

  • FORSAKE means “to leave a person or a place for ever (especially when you should stay)”.
  • For example:- He will never forsake you or cause you harm.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  • Abandon- to leave somebody/something that you are responsible for, usually permanently.
  • Adapt- to become familiar with a new situation and to change your behaviour accordingly.
  • Adopt- to take a child into your family and treat him/her as your own child by law.
  • Accept- to agree to take something that somebody offers you.

The chosen option expresses the same meaning as the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.

Q4. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

4. SLENDER

A) Narrow
B) Wide
C) Slim
D) Weak
E) None of these

Solution

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

  • In the given question, we need to select the SYNONYM of the given word.
  • A word that has the same meaning as another word is its synonym.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

  • SLENDER means ” (used about a person or part of somebody’s body) thin in an attractive way”.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  • Slim- thin in an attractive way.
  • Narrow- less wide or to make less wide.
  • Weak- (used about the body) having little strength or energy; not strong.
  • Wide- measuring a lot from one side to the other.

The chosen option expresses the same meaning as the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.

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Q5. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

5. AMIABLE
A) Cheerful
B) Bashful
C) Hostile
D) Friendly
E) None of these

Solution

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

  • In the given question, we need to select the SYNONYM of the given word.
  • A word that has the same meaning as another word is its synonym.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

  • AMIABLE means ” friendly and pleasant”.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  • Friendly- behaving in a kind and open way.
  • Cheerful- feeling happy; showing that you are happy.
  • Bashful- shy and embarrassed.
  • Hostile- having very strong feelings against somebody/something.

The chosen option expresses the same meaning as the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.

Q6. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

6. TURBULENT
A Violent
B Miserable
C Accurate
D Troublesome
E None of these

Solution

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

  • In the given question, we need to select the SYNONYM of the given word.
  • A word that has the same meaning as another word is its synonym.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

TURBULENT means “in which there is a lot of change, disorder and disagreement, and sometimes violence”.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  • Violent- using physical strength to hurt or kill somebody; caused by this behaviour.
  • Miserable- unpleasant; making you feel unhappy.
  • Accurate- exact and correct; without mistakes.
  • Troublesome- causing trouble, pain, etc. over a long period of time.

The chosen option expresses the same meaning as the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.

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Q7. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

7. IMPECCABLE
A) Imperfect
B) Flawless
C) Smooth
D) Clean
E) None of these

Solution

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

  • In the given question, we need to select the SYNONYM of the given word.
  • A word that has the same meaning as another word is its synonym.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

  • MPECCABLE means ” without any mistakes or faults; perfect”.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  • Flawless- perfect; with no faults or mistakes.
  • Imperfect- with mistakes or faults.
  • Smooth- having a completely flat surface with no lumps or holes or rough areas.
  • Clean- having no record of offences or crimes.

The chosen option expresses the same meaning as the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.

Q8. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

8. AGILE

A) Aggressive
B) Active
C) Dull
D) Lazy
E) None of these

Solution

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

  • In the given question, we need to select the SYNONYM of the given word.
  • A word that has the same meaning as another word is its synonym.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

AGILE means ” able to move quickly and easily”.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  • Active- involved in activity; lively.
  • Aggressive- ready or likely to fight or argue.
  • Lazy- (used about a person) not wanting to work.
  • Dull- not interesting or exciting; boring.

The chosen option expresses the same meaning as the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.

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Q9. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

9. ELABORATE

A) Sketchy
B) Elongated
C) Detailed
D) Appropriate
E) None of these

Solution

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

  • In the given question, we need to select the SYNONYM of the given word.
  • A word that has the same meaning as another word is its synonym.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

  • ELABORATE means “very complicated; done or made very carefully”.
  • For example:- The police played an elaborate game of cat and mouse to trap him

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  • Detailed- marked by abundant detail or by thoroughness in treating small items or parts.
  • Appropriate- suitable or right for a particular situation, person, use, etc.
  • Sketchy- not having many or enough details.
  • Elongated- long and thin.

The chosen option expresses the same meaning as the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.

Q10. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

10. GULLIBLE

A) Credulous
B) Knowledgeable
C) Innocent
D) Perceptive
E) None of these

Solution

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

  • In the given question, we need to select the SYNONYM of the given word.
  • A word that has the same meaning as another word is its synonym.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

  • GULLIBLE means “(used about a person) believing and trusting people too easily, and therefore easily tricked”.
  • For example:- They sell overpriced souvenirs to gullible tourists.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  • Credulous- having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
  • Knowledgeable- having a lot of knowledge.
  • Innocent- not having done wrong.
  • Perceptive- quick to notice or understand things.

The chosen option expresses the same meaning as the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.

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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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