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Weekly vocab quiz: As you are aware, the English language is crucial in competitive tests like those for the PSC, SSC, Banking exams, etc. The growth of vocabulary knowledge and skills is incredibly significant inside it. Are you an aspirant who is preparing for competitive exams? If you aim to crack those examinations, you should have a strong command of your English language skills and Vocabulary development.
Vocabulary refers to all the words in a language that is known and used by a particular person. To improve your vocabulary abilities, Entri offers you a weekly english vocabulary quiz based on The Hindu Editorial every Friday to practice regularly. Here, we provide a few questions on vocabulary with answers, and solutions to upskill your vocabulary proficiency. Check below for weekly english vocabulary challenge Based on The Hindu Editorial O4 November 2022.
Weekly Vocabulary Quiz Based on The Hindu Editorial 04 November 2022
Attempt free online vocabulary quiz consisting of important english vocabulary questions based on The Hindu Editorial which will be helpful for competitive exams like bank exam, PSC, SSC, etc.
1. In the given question, a theme followed by three passages is given. Determine which passage is based on the given theme and mark it as your answer. More than one passage can be based on the given theme. If all the passages seem to be based on the given theme, mark your answer as “All are correct”.
DEPRESSION IS LETHAL
A. When you’re depressed, especially depressed for prolonged periods of time as you describe, your emotional spectrum becomes extremely narrow. That is if you feel anything at all aside from being numb. Your brain’s ability to use those neural connections and circuitry to trigger things like crying or laughing are not being used due to chemical interference/unavailability, and pathways that go unused begin to deteriorate.
B. Depression is a very difficult illness to treat because it has genetic underpinnings with environmental stressors.
C. Depression can manifest in a number of forms—a sad mood, loss of interest in previously pleasurable activities, fluctuation in weight, psychomotor agitation or retardation, fatigue, inappropriate guilt, difficulty with concentration, as well as repeated thoughts of death.
A) Only A
B) Both A and B
C) Only B
D) Both B and C
D) All are correct
The first passage talks about the meaning of depression. So, this passage is not based on the theme given above.
The second and third passage talks about the effects of depression which can be lethal.
So, passage B and C also falls under the theme given.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.
2. In the question given below, a word has been highlighted in the statement followed by 5 different options where each option comprises of a pair of words except the last one as “None of these”. Find the correct option that has the first word as the synonym of the highlighted word and second word as the antonym of the highlighted word.
Sudden power-cut is absolutely unprecedented. If this is effectively implemented, then people are looking at an impact of 10-15GW of load going down and coming back again which will have a very severe impact on the grid.
A) Predicament-Dubious
B) Imbecile-Dimwit
C) Pioneered-Accustomed
D) Exegesis-Elucidated
E) None of these
Meaning of the word Unprecedented is: never done or known before.
Since, it can be seen from the meaning column that none of the options have any link with the given word other than Pioneered-Accustomed as the synonym and antonym of Cynicism respectively.
Meaning of the words;
- Predicament: a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
- Dubious: hesitating or doubting.
- Imbecile: a stupid person.
- Dimwit: a stupid or silly person.
- Pioneered: develop or be the first to use or apply
- Accustomed: customary, usual.
- Exegesis: a critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of
scripture. - Elucidate: make (something) clear; explain.
Hence Option C is Correct
3. A word has been highlighted in each of the following statements. In response to the highlighted word, a pair of words has been provided in the options below. Find the pair of the word where the first word is the synonym of the highlighted word and the second word is the antonym of the given word.
Ecosystem services cannot be constrained by borders.
A) Mannered-Artificial
B) Contrived-Strained
C) Inhibited-Stilted
D) Restrained-Encourage
E) Induce-Pursuade
The given word “Constrained” means to appear forcefully or overly controlled and the word “Restrained” seems to represent its similar meaning as it entails characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional or dispassionate whereas the word “Encourage” seems to represent. somewhat a different meaning as it depicts a form of persuasion in order to make (someone) to do something or continue to do something by giving support and advice.
Further, the remaining pairs are representing either a pair of synonyms or a pair of antonyms to the given word.
4. A word has been highlighted in each of the following statements. In response to the highlighted word, a pair of words has been provided in the options below. Find the pair of the word where the first word is the synonym of the highlighted word and the second word is the antonym of the given word.
There are similarities between the coronavirus and climate change, primarily that they both can debilitate the human species.
A Enfeebling-Devitalize
B Enervate-Invigorate
C Exhaust-Drain
D Incapacitate-Undermine
E Prostrate-Fatigue
The given word “Debilitate” depicts to make (someone) very weak and infirm and the word “Enervate” means to make (someone) feel drained of energy or vitality which seems to be the synonym of the given word. The word “Invigorate” depicts to give strength or energy to which seems to carry a completely opposite meaning to the given word.
Further, the remaining each pair is representing a pair synonyms to the given word.
5. A word has been highlighted in each of the following statements. In response to the highlighted word, a pair of words has been provided in the options below. Find the pair of the word where the first word is the synonym of the highlighted word and the second word is the antonym of the given word.
A powerful polar vortex has trapped especially frigid air in the atmosphere above the North Pole, allowing high-altitude clouds to form in the stratosphere, where the ozone layer also sits.
A) Polar-Glacial
B) Nippy-Parky
C) Frosty-Tropical
D) Sub-zero-Bleak
E) Arctic-Boreal
The given word “Frigid” means very cold in temperature and the pair given in option 3 seem to be representing the pair of synonym-antonym for the given word as the word “Frosty” seems to be its synonym as it is characterized as (of the weather)very cold, with frost forming on surfaces and the word “Tropical” depicts of, typical of, or peculiar to the tropics.
Further, the remaining pairs are representing either a pair synonyms or a pair of antonyms to the given word.
6. A word has been highlighted in each of the following statements. In response to the highlighted word, a pair of words has been provided in the options below. Find the pair of the word where the first word is the synonym of the highlighted word and the second word is the antonym of the given word.
The best chance of providing support to prices has been wallowing near two-decade lows due to the coronavirus pandemic and a Saudi- Russian price war.
A) Trove-Bafflement
B) Palliate-Segregate
C) Exacerbate-Assuage
D) Luxuriate-Eschew
E) None of these
The given word “Wallow” means a person or an organization indulged in an unrestrained way in something that one finds pleasurable.
The word “Luxuriate” seems to be its synonym and the word “Eschew” seems to be its antonym.
Meaning of the words:
- Trove- a store of valuable or delightful things.
- Bafflement- to confuse.
- Palliate- make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe without removing the cause.
- Segregate- set apart from the rest or from each other; isolate or divide.
- Exacerbate- make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
- Assuage- make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.
- Luxuriate- enjoy (something) as a luxury; take self-indulgent delight in.
- Eschew- deliberately avoid using; abstain from.
Hence, option D is correct.
7. A word has been highlighted in each of the following statements. In response to the highlighted word, a pair of words has been provided in the options below. Find the pair of the word where the first word is the synonym of the highlighted word and the second word is the antonym of the given word.
A recent Cyclone named Harold has hit the northern island of the Pacific nation, sickeningly reminiscent of the impact of Cyclone Pam in 2015, which directly impacted half the national population and damaged 90% of buildings in the capital.
A) Evocative-Oblivious
B) Commiserate-Dwell
C) Gloat-Abominate
D) Suspicious-Volitant
E) None of these
The given word “Reminiscent” means tending to remind one of something.
The word “Evocative” seems to be its synonym and the word “Oblivious” seems to be its antonym.
Further, the remaining pairs are either representing a pair of synonyms or a pair of antonyms or have no relation with the highlighted word.
Meaning of the words:
- Evocative- bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
- Oblivious- not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one
- Commiserate- express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize.
- Dwell- live in or at a specified place.
- Gloat- dwell on one’s own success or another’s misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure.
- Abominate- detest; loathe.
- Suspicious- having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
- Volitant- Flying or capable of flying.
8. A word has been highlighted in each of the following statements. In response to the highlighted word, a pair of words has been provided in the options below. Find the pair of the word where the first word is the synonym of the highlighted word and the second word is the antonym of the given word.
Quietly spoken and always impeccably prepared, Bloomfield is a data analyst who has impressed with his depth of knowledge and quick recall of statistics and unflappable demeanor.
A) Lousy-Awful
B) Virtuous-Sinful
C) Exploited-Tyrannized
D) Tenable-Incogitable
E) None of these
The given word “Impeccable” means in accordance with the highest standards; faultless and the pair given in option B seem to be representing the pair of synonym-antonym for the given word as the word “Virtuous” seems to be its synonym and the word “Sinful” seems to be its antonym.
Further, the remaining pairs are either representing a pair of synonyms or a pair of antonyms or have no relation with the highlighted word.
Meaning of the words
- Lousy- very poor or bad.
- Awful- very bad or unpleasant.
- Virtuous- having or showing high moral standards.
Sinful- wicked and immoral; committing or characterized by the committing of sins. - Exploited- make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource)..
- Tyrannized- rule or treat (someone) despotically or cruelly.
- Tenable- able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
- Incogitable- impossible to accept or believe.
9. A word has been highlighted in each of the following statements. In response to the highlighted word, a pair of words has been provided in the options below. Find the pair of the word where the first word is the synonym of the highlighted word and the second word is the antonym of the given word.
Dissatisfaction is rampant at the very moment of achievement and fame, since man has not been able to solve the riddle of life.
A) Widespread-Pervasive
B) Upright-Vertical
C) Unrestrained-Erect
D) Unbridled-Controlled
E) Rife-Pandemic
The given word “Rampant” means (especially of something unwelcome) flourishing or spreading unchecked and the pair given in option D seem to be representing the pair of synonym-antonym for the given word as the word “Unbridled” seems to be its synonym as it is characterized as uncontrolled; unconstrained and the word “Controlled” depicts under the control of someone or something.
Further, the remaining pairs are representing either a pair of synonyms or a pair of antonyms to the given word.
10. A word has been provided in the following questions. In response to the highlighted words, a pair of words has been given in the options below. Find the pair of words where the first word is an antonym of the given word and the second is the synonym of the given word.
10. PROFANE
A) Laic-earthly
B) Sacrilegious-impious
C) Religious-sacred
D) Secular-sacred
E) None of these
The meaning of the word ‘profane’ is ‘not relating to that which is sacred or religious’.
- Synonym-secular, laic, sacrilegious, impious, earthly, etc
- Antonym-religious, sacred, ungodly, etc
Among the given options, only option 1 provides an appropriate pair of antonym-synonym.
Meaning of other words
- Sacred; holy, religious, etc.
- Secular; non-religious,
- Laic; non-religious
- Earthly; relating to the earth or human life
- Sacrilegious; sinful, impious, unholy, etc
- Impious; unholy, sinful, etc
Hence, option A is the appropriate answer.
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