Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 March 11

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 11.

Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 March 11

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. Prickly

A) Ribald
B) Ambiguous
C) Unarmed
D) Prose
E) Pontifical

Ans: C-Unarmed 

Solution

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

Prickly (adjective) – problematic/troublesome, sensitive, difficult.
Ex: She felt the prickly sensation of being watched.
Antonym: good-natured, unarmed.
Synonym: briary, barbed, setose, waspish.
Unarmed: having no guns, knives, etc.; not armed.
Ambiguous: (of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.
Ribald: vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.
Prose: the ordinary form of spoken or written language.
Pontifical: characterized by a pompous air of infallibility.
As the chosen option ‘unarmed’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘Prickly’.

Hence, option C is correct.

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

2. Comprehension

A) Misunderstanding
B) Inconceivable
C) Lea
D) Harbinger
E) Anhydrate

Ans: A-Misunderstanding

Solution

The correct answer is option A i.e. misunderstanding.
Comprehension (noun) – understanding, apprehension.
Ex: She searched his face for some indication of comprehension, eventually finding it only in his voice.
Antonym: ignorance, misapprehension, misunderstanding.
Synonym: awareness, perception, discernment.
Misunderstanding: a situation in which somebody/something is not understood correctly.
Anhydrate: to dehydrate quickly in food processing.
Lea: an open field, meadow.
Inconceivable: unable to be conceived, unbelievable.
Harbinger: a person who makes known the approach of another.
As the chosen option ‘misunderstanding’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘Comprehension’.
Hence, option A is correct.

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

3. Robust

A) Displeasing
B) Puny
C) Uncorrupted
D) Unsullied
E) Nasty

 Ans: B-Puny

Solution

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

Robust (adjective) – strong, powerful.
Ex: No handshake for Julie; she gave each of us a robust hug.
Antonym: weak, frail, puny, fragile
Synonym: strong, lusty, brawny, able-bodied
Puny: very small and weak.
Displeasing: causing annoyance or dissatisfaction; disagreeable.
Unsullied: not spoiled or made impure.
Uncorrupted: not decomposed.
Nasty: very bad or unpleasant.
As the chosen option ‘puny’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘Robust’.

Hence, option B is correct.

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4. Plight

A) Legerdemain
B) Untarnished
C) Delight
D) Dissuade
E) Undefiled

Ans: C-Delight

Solution

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

Plight (noun) – a bad or difficult state or situation.
Ex: You don’t know what a plight he had to endure.
Antonym: delight, joy, pleasure.
Synonym: predicament, difficult situation, unfortunate situation
Delight: great pleasure; joy.
Dissuade: to persuade somebody not to do something.
Untarnished: vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.
Legerdemain: sleight of hand.
Undefiled: not defiled; pure.
As the chosen option ‘delight’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘Plight’.

Hence, option C is correct.

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

5. Interminable

A) Sociable
B) Curt
C) Understate
D) Ascetic
E) Cenobite

Ans: C-Understate

Solution

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

Interminable (adjective) – endless, non-stop, constant, continual.
Ex: She cried for what seemed like an interminable time.
Antonym: terminable, brief, moderate, curt
Synonym: unending, everlasting, perpetual.
Curt: short and not polite.
Cenobite: a member of a religious group living together in a monastic community.
Sociable: Tending to socialize or be social; friendly; inviting; congenial.
Understate: To state something with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
Ascetic: a person who lives a strict, simple life
As the chosen option ‘curt’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘Interminable’.

Hence, option C is correct.

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6. Hobble

A) Rivalry
B) Stride
C) Rapport
D) Fortune
E) Fender-bender

Ans: B-Stride

Solution

The correct answer is option B i.e. stride.
Hobble (verb) – to walk with difficulty because your feet or legs are hurt.
Ex: She picked up her cane and hobbled across the room.
Antonym: stride, march, stalk, pace
Synonym: limp, halt, hop, walk lamely.
Stride: to walk with long steps, often because you feel very confident or determined
Fortune: Luck, a chance happening, or that which happens beyond a person’s controls Wealth.
Rivalry: The relationship between two or more rivals who regularly compete with each other. The term usually applies to two rivals.
Rapport: A relationship of mutual trust and respect.
Fender-bender : It is a car accident in which little damage is done.
As the chosen option ‘stride’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘hobble’.
Hence, option B is correct

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

7. Preventive

A) Yield
B) Base
C) Revolve
D) Aid
E) Crest

Ans: D-Aid

Solution

The correct answer is option D i.e. aid.
preventive (adjective) – preventative, precautionary, protective.
Ex: But the efficiency of this preventive stops short at the point of saving human life.
Anto: help, aid, succor
Syno: anticipation, thwarting, avoidance.
Aid: a person or thing that helps you.
Base: Something from which other things extend; a foundation, the bottom part, and nadir.
Crest: a comb or tuft of feathers, fur, or skin on the head of a bird or other animal.
Yield: to relinquish, resign, to give up
Revolve: to move in circular motion, focus, or centre on
As the chosen option ‘aid’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘preventive’.
Hence, option D is correct.

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

8. Decongest

A) Impede 
B) Reclaim
C) Hinder
D) Respite
E) Spate

Ans: A-Impede 

Solution

The correct answer is option A i.e. Impede.
Decongest (verb) – relieve the congestion of (something).
Ex: This route operation was aimed to decongest their Manila hub.
Anto: clear, unimpeded, unobstructed
Syno: Unclog, ease congestion
Impede: to make it difficult for somebody/something to move or go forward.
Spate: a large number of similar things coming in quick succession.
Reclaim: to recover, to bring back
Hinder: To make it difficult to accomplish; to frustrate, act as an obstacle.
Respite: A brief interval of rest or relief.
As the chosen option ‘Impede’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘decongest’.
Hence, option A is correct.

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

9. Inmate

A) Facilitate
B) Captor
C) Utter
D) Unsullied
E) Knavery

Ans: B-Captor

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

Inmate (noun) – inhabitant, a person living in an institution (like hospital, prison, etc.).
Ex: At the request of the abbess he became an inmate of the monastery.
Anto: captor, independent, escapee
Syno: resident, occupant, occupier
Captor: a person who takes or keeps a person as a prisoner
Knavery: a roguish or mischievous act.
Facilitate: To make it easier or less difficult.
Utter: to speak or pronounce
Unsullied: not spoiled or made impure.
As the chosen option ‘captor’ best expresses the antonym of the given word ‘inmate.

Hence, option B is correct

Find the word which is the antonym of the given word

10. Complicity

A) Spirituality
B) Internal
C) Detachment
D) Liberal
E) Lascivious

Ans: C-Detachment

Solution