Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 January 21

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 January 21.

Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 January 21

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. Augur well 

A) Coarse
B) Sophisticated
C) Forbode
D) Insolent
E) Complimentary

Ans: C- Forbode

Solution

The correct answer is option C i.e. Forbode.
Augur well – bode, indicate, portend (a good outcome).
Forbode — to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome.
Coarse: Rough or harsh in texture.
Sophisticated: Having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.
Insolent: Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
Complimentary: Expressing a compliment; praising or approving.
Analyzing the above meaning it is evident that ‘Forbode’ is synonymous to ‘Augur well’.

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2. BESTOW

A) Complex
B) Contradict
C) Grant
D) Take back
E) Crude

Ans: C-Grant

Solution

The correct answer is option C i.e. Grant.
Bestow: to give something to somebody, especially to show how much he/she is respected.
Grant: to (officially) give somebody what he/she has asked for.
Complex: made up of several connected parts and often difficult to understand; complicated
Take back: to receive or accept something that you previously sold, offered, or gave away.
Crude: simple and basic, without much detail, skill, etc.
Analyzing the above meaning it is evident that Grant is synonymous to BESTOW.

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3. MANIFEST

A) Exhibit
B) Collapse
C) Intensify
D) Cunning
E) Imposing

 Ans: A-Exhibit

Solution

The correct answer is option A i.e. Exhibit.
MANIFEST: to show something or to be shown clearly
Exhibit: to show something in a public place for people to enjoy or to give them information.
Collapse: to fall or shrink together abruptly and completely.
Intensify: to become or to make something greater or stronger.
Cunning: clever in a dishonest or bad way.
Imposing: grand and impressive in appearance.
Analyzing the above meaning it is evident that Exhibit is synonymous to MANIFEST.

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4. ENTAIL

A) Hamper
B) Bestow
C) Necessitate
D) Implied
E) Dumbness

Ans: C-Necessitate

Solution

The correct answer is option C i.e. Necessitate.
Entail means to impose, involve.
Necessitate means to make something necessary.
Hamper means to make something difficult.
Bestow means to give something to somebody.
Implied means to suggest something in an indirect way or without actually saying it.
Dumbness means the state of being dumb or mute.
Analyzing the above meaning it is evident that Necessitate is synonymous to ENTAIL.

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5. Reckon

A) Consider
B) Guzzle
C) Starve
D) Release
E) Miscompute

Ans: A-Consider

Solution

The correct answer is option A i.e. Consider.
Reckon – to accept something as certain, consider, regard, view.
Consider: to think about something carefully, often before making a decision.
Miscompute: to make a mistake in computing.
Guzzle: to drink especially liquor greedily, continually, or habitually
Starve: to suffer or die because you do not have enough food to eat
Release: to let somebody/something come out of a place where they have been kept
Analyzing the above meaning it is evident that Consider is synonymous to Reckon.

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6. Deteriorate

A) Reliable
B) Venerable
C) Collapse
D) Redeem
E) Unimpressive

Ans: C-Collapse 

Solution

The correct answer is option C i.e. Collapse.
Deteriorate – decline, degenerate, degrade, worsen.
Collapse: to break down completely.
Venerable: accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
Reliable: consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
Redeem: compensate for the faults or bad aspects of (something).
Unimpressive: ordinary; not special in any way.
Analyzing the above meaning it is evident that Collapse is synonymous to Deteriorate

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7. Frenzied

A) Subjugate
B) Crush
C) Conquer 
D) Liberate
E) Delirious.

Ans: E-Delirious.

Solution

The correct answer is option E i.e. Delirious.
Frenzied – energetic, intense, wildly excited, uncontrolled, hyperactive.
Delirious — speaking or thinking in a crazy way, often because of illness.
Subjugate means put down by force or intimidation.
Conquer means to gain or acquire by force of arms.
Crush means to break something into very small pieces or a powder.
Liberate means to free (something, such as a country) from domination by a foreign power.
From the meaning of the words, we can infer that ‘ Delirious ‘ is the correct synonym of the word ‘Frenzied’.
Hence, option E is correct.

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8. Unflappable

A) Engulf
B) Stoical
C) Inundate
D) Neglect
E) Tired

Ans: B-Stoical

Solution

The correct answer is option B i.e. Stoical.
Unflappable – having or showing calmness in a crisis.
Stoical — enduring pain and hardship without showing one’s feelings or complaining.
Engulf: powerfully affecting (someone); overwhelm.
Inundate: overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
Neglect: fail to care for properly
From the meaning of the words, we can infer that ‘Stoical’ is the correct synonym of the word ‘Unflappable’.
Hence, option B is correct.

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9. Fancied

A) Mellow
B) Shrewd
C) Proud
D) Crave
E) Stern 

Ans:  D-Crave 

The correct answer is option D i.e. Crave.
Fancied – to like the idea of having or doing something; to want something or to want to do something.
Crave — an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire of something
Stern – (of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.
Mellow – (especially of a sound, flavour, or colour) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness.
Proud – having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself or one’s importance.
Shrewd – having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute.
As the chosen word best expresses the meaning of the given word this will be our correct answer.

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10. Ambush

A) Genial
B) Stern
C) Advent
D) Confide
E) Lurking

Ans: E-Lurking

Solution

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