Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 February 25

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 February 25.

Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 February 25

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. Knee-jerk

A) Filial
B) Unintentional
C) Disentangle
D) Entail
E) Droop

Ans: B-Unintentional

Solution

The correct answer is option B i.e. unintentional.
knee-jerk (adjective) – unthinking.
Syno: unintentional, unplanned
Anto: nonmechanical, considered, conscious
Ex: Her remark was probably a knee jerk reaction to your comments, which were not very flattering.
Droop: bend or hang downward limply.
Disentangle: to free something from entanglement, to extricate or unknot
Entail: to imply or require.
Filial: of, pertaining to, or befitting a son or daughter.
As the chosen option ‘unintentional’ best expresses the synonym of the given word ‘knee-jerk’.
Hence, option B is correct.

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

2. Gear 

A) Tackle
B) Finicky
C) Gape
D) Enticement
E) Indistinct

Ans: A-Tackle 

Solution

The correct answer is option A i.e. tackle.
Gear (verb) – prepare
Syno: equip, outfit, tackle, rig.
Anto: disarrange, disorder, disorganize, refuse
Ex: She engaged first gear and pulled off.
Enticement: something used to attract or to tempt someone; a lure.
Finicky: fastidious and fussy, difficult to please, exacting.
Gape: to open the mouth wide as in a yawn or surprise.
Indistinct: not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline, faint.
As the chosen option ‘tackle’ best expresses the synonym of the given word ‘Gear’.
Hence, option A is correct.

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

3. Complacent 

A) Self – opinionated
B) Generous
C) Monstrous
D) Oomph
E) Order

 Ans: A-Self – opinionated

Solution

The correct answer is option A i.e. Self – opinionated.
Complacent (adjective) – self-satisfied, pleased/proud of oneself, satisfied,
pleased, contented.
Ex: The student grew complacent about the challenges ahead.
Antonym: dissatisfied, irritated, churlish
Synonym: careless, casual, self- opinionated, uninterested
Monstrous: having the ugly or frightening appearance of a monster.
Generous: (of a person) showing a readiness to give more of something, as
money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.
Oomph: the quality of being exciting, energetic.
As the chosen option ‘Self – opinionated’ best expresses the synonym of
the given word ‘Complacent’.
Hence, option A is correct.

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4. Ineradicably

A) Askew
B) Abdomen
C) Monstrous
D) Indelibly
E) Straighten

Ans: D-Indelibly

Solution

The correct answer is option D i.e. Indelibly.
Ineradicably — Incapable of being eradicated.
Indelibly – permanently, ineradicably.
Distort: give a misleading or false account or impression of.
Askew: turned or twisted to one side.
Abdomen: the belly/stomach.
Monstrous: having the ugly or frightening appearance of a monster.
As the chosen option ‘Indelibly’ best expresses the synonym of the given word ‘Ineradicably’.
Hence, option D is correct.

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

5. Stagger

A) Disgruntle
B) Calvish
C) Aspersion
D) Bewitch
E) Overwhelming

Ans: E-Overwhelming 

Solution

The correct answer is option E i.e. overwhelming.
Stagger (verb) – Arrange (events, payments, hours, etc.) so that they do
not occur at the same time.
Syno: mind-blowing, overwhelming, mind-boggling
Anto: dull, mundane, unexceptional
Ex: The unexpected blow did not stagger his resolution.
Bewitch: cast a spell on and gain control over (someone) by magic.
Aspersion: an attack on somebody’s reputation or good name.
Calvish: like a calf, stupid
Disgruntle: to put into a bad mood or into bad humour.
As the chosen option ‘overwhelming’ best expresses the synonym of the given word ‘stagger’.
Hence, option E is correct.

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6. Trafficking

A) Antagonism
B) Consent
C) Adhere
D) Ditto
E) Detraction

Ans: A-Antagonism

Solution

The correct answer is option A i.e. antagonism.
Trafficking (noun) – the activity of buying and selling goods/animal/people illegally.
Ex: The trafficking of illegal weapons was a major problem
Antonym: antagonism, typically illegal
Synonym: bargaining, bartering
Detraction: a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism.
Antagonism: a feeling of hate and of being against somebody/something
Consent- to agree to something; to allow something to happen.
Adhere- to stick firmly to something.
Ditto- the same thing again (used in lists and accounts and often indicated by a ditto mark under the word or figure to be repeated).
As the chosen option ‘antagonism’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘trafficking’.
Hence, option A is correct.

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

7. Wrought

A) Implore
B) Initiated
C) Command
D) Exhort
E) Supplicate

Ans: B-Initiated

Solution

The correct answer is option B i.e. initiated.
wrought (verb) – cause, effect.
Ex: He gasped as he saw how much destruction she had wrought with the hammer.
Antonym: begun, initiated, attempted
Synonym: performed, effected, executed
Initiated: to start something
Implore- to ask somebody with great emotion to do something, because you are in a very serious situation.
Command- An order.
Exhort- strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.
Supplicate- ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly.
As the chosen option ‘initiated’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘wrought’.
Hence, option B is correct.

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

8. Monitoring

A) Gloomy
B) Policing
C) Observance
D) Noncompliance
E) Sultry 

Ans: D-Noncompliance

Solution

The correct answer is option D i.e. noncompliance.
Monitoring (adjective) – supervision, checking, inspection
Ex: We need a better system for monitoring what is going on.
Antonym: inattention, noncompliance, nonconformity.
Synonym: observance, policing.
Noncompliance: failure to act in accordance with a wish or command.
Gloomy – dark in way that makes you feel sad.
Observance – the practice of obeying or following a law, custom, etc.
Sultry – (of the air or weather) hot and humid
As the chosen option ‘noncompliance’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘Monitoring’.
Hence, option D is correct.

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

9. Dawdle

A) Dawdle
B) Valiant 
C) Haste
D) Coward
E) Considerate

Ans:  C-Haste

The correct answer is option C i.e. haste.
Dawdle (verb) – be slow, waste time, linger.
Ex: If you prefer not to dawdle, you’ll need to do your homework first.
Antonym: haste speed dash rush
Synonym: dally, delay, lag, loiter, and procrastinate.
Haste: speed in doing something, especially because you do not have enough time.
Considerate – careful not to inconvenience or harm others.
Indignant – shocked or angry because somebody has said or done something that you do not like and do not agree with.
Valiant – full of courage and not afraid.
Coward – a person who has no courage and is afraid in dangerous or unpleasant situations.
As the chosen option ‘haste’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘Dawdle’.
Hence, option C is correct

Find the word which is the antonym of the given word

10. Devastating 

A) Ameliorative
B) Offensive
C) Disagreeable
D) Reserved
E) Indictable 

Ans: A-Ameliorative

Solution