Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 March 04

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 March 04.

Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 March 04

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 antonym of the given word.

1. Disruption

A) Biddable
B) Energetic
C) Wounded
D) Delighted
E) Gleeful

Ans: A-Biddable

Solution

The correct answer is option A i.e. biddable.
Disruption (noun) – interruption, obstruction, spoiling, wrecking.
Ex: The Disruption left the Church of Scotland in a sadly maimed condition.
Antonym: biddable, compliant, resigned.
Synonym: disturbance, disordering, disarrangement
Biddable: meekly ready to accept and follow instructions.
Gleeful: exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.
Energetic – full of or needing energy and enthusiasm.
Wounded – injured, especially with a cut or hole in the skin.
Delighted – extremely pleased.
As the chosen option ‘biddable’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘disruption’.
Hence, option A is correct.

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

2. Swift

A) Stagnate
B) Tardy
C) Mutable
D) Imminent
E) Avertible

Ans: B-Tardy

Solution

The correct answer is option B i.e. tardy.
Swift (adjective) – prompt, rapid, fast.
Ex: Her unusually swift stride outdistanced both of them.
Antonym: slow, tardy, lingering
Synonym: immediate, quick, speedy
Tardy: slow to act, move or happen; happening or arriving after the planned, expected or usual time.
Avertible: capable of being avoided or warded off.
Stagnate: (of water or air) cease to flow or move; become stagnant.
Imminent: about to happen.
Mutable: liable to change.
As the chosen option ‘tardy’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘swift’.
Hence, option B is correct.

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

3. Raging

A) Tame
B) Nexus
C) Obviate
D) Inveterate
E) Disbelieve

 Ans: A-Tame

Solution

The correct answer is option A i.e. tame.
Raging (adjective) – severe, extreme, excessive, inordinate.
Ex: The battle had been raging for some time.
Anto: nonviolent, tame
Syno: hot, violent
Tame: (used about animals or birds) not wild or afraid of people.
Disbelieve: be unable to believe (someone or something).
Nexus: a means of connection, tie, link.
Obviate: to anticipate and prevent or eliminate by effective measures.
Inveterate: settled or confirmed in a habit, practice, or feeling.
As the chosen option ‘tame’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘raging’.
Hence, option A is correct.

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4. Sprang

A) Deplorable
B) Inviolable
C) Decreased
D) Lax
E) Apathetic

Ans: C-Decreased

Solution

The correct answer is option C i.e. decreased.
Sprang (past of spring) (verb) – announce/present/introduce suddenly.
Ex: Two images sprang from the pages.
Antonym: declined, decreased, subsided
Synonym: originated, stemmed, birthed
Decreased: to become or to make something smaller or less.
Cheerful: noticeably happy and optimistic.
Deplorable: deserving strong condemnation.
Lax: lenient and allowing for deviation, not strict.
Apathetic: showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
As the chosen option ‘decreased’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘Sprang’.
Hence, option C is correct.

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

5. Bounty

A) Liturgy
B) Malaise
C) Obfuscate
D) Illiberality
E) Unstimulating

Ans: D-Illiberality

Solution

The correct answer is option D i.e. illiberality.
Bounty (noun) – dividend, endowment, handout/reward.
Ex: The rest of the immortals had a bounty on my head.
Antonym: illiberality closeness hardness
Synonym: liberality, benevolence, munificence
Illiberality: stubborn or intolerant adherence to one’s opinions or prejudices.
Liturgy: a form of public worship, ritual.
Malaise: a feeling of general bodily discomfort or unpleasantness.
Obfuscate: to confuse, bewilder, or stupefy.
Unstimulating: not arousing interest or enthusiasm.
As the chosen option ‘illiberality’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘bounty’.
Hence, option D is correct.

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6. Cornerstone

A) Oakum
B) Predicament
C) Exteriority
D) Palisade
E) Uncivil

Ans: C-Exteriority

Solution

The correct answer is option C i.e. exteriority.
Cornerstone (noun) – backbone, central component.
Ex: Hard work is the cornerstone of success.
Antonym: exteriority, fear
Synonym: mainstay, linchpin
Exteriority: the quality or state of being exterior or exteriorized : externality.
Uncivil: discourteous; impolite.
Oakum: a material used to caulk or pack joints.
Palisade: a fence of stakes set firmly in the ground, for enclosure.
Predicament: a difficult, perplexing or dangerous situation.
As the chosen option ‘exteriority’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘Cornerstone’.
Hence, option C is correct.

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

7. Predictability

A) Inconclusiveness 
B) Prehensile
C) Predatory
D) Menial 
E) Inferior 

Ans: A-Inconclusiveness 

Solution

The correct answer is option A i.e. inconclusiveness.
Predictability (noun) – certainty, foregone conclusion, predictable result.
Ex: I get bored by the predictability of commercial films.
Antonym: unpredictability, uncertainty, inconclusiveness
Synonym: determinateness, sure thing
Inconclusiveness: leading to no conclusion or definite result.
Preceding: come before (something) in time.
Predatory: of, or relating to a predator.
Inconclusiveness: leading to no conclusion or definite result.
Preceding: come before (something) in time.
Predatory: of, or relating to a predator.
Menial: (of work) not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Prehensile: able to take hold of and clasp objects.
As the chosen option ‘inconclusiveness’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘Predictability’.

Hence, option A is correct.

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

8. Decisively

A) Ribald 
B) Boorish
C) Quay
D) Prose
E) Hesitant

Ans: E-Hesitant

Solution

The correct answer is option E i.e. hesitant.
Decisively (adverb) – definitely.
Ex: The French have acted swiftly and decisively to protect their industries.
Antonym: hesitant, undecided, suspensive
Synonym: conclusive, definitive, and determinative
Hesitant: slow to speak or act because you are uncertain.
Boorish: rough and bad-mannered; coarse.
Ribald: vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.
Prose: the ordinary form of spoken or written language.
Quay: a landing place for boats along the edge of a body of water.
As the chosen option ‘hesitant’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘decisively’.
Hence, option E is correct.

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

9. Dither

A) Broach 
B) Equanimity
C) Thrall
D) Glaringly
E) Heterodox

Ans: B-Equanimity

The correct answer is option B i.e. equanimity.
Dither (verb) – be indecisive, be unsure, be undecided, hesitate.
Ex: He accused the government of dithering over the deal.
Antonym: equanimity, sangfroid, composedness
Synonym: confusion, hesitate, irresolute
Equanimity: a calm state of mind which means that you do not become angry or upset, especially in difficult situations.
Broach: bring up a topic for discussion.
Thrall: the state of being in someone’s power, or of having great power over someone.
Glaringly: glittering.
Heterodox: not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs.
As the chosen option ‘equanimity’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘dither’.
Hence, option B is correct.

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10. Subsequent

A) Impenitent
B) Former
C) Suppress
D) Lectern
E) Gasconade

Ans: B-Former

Solution