Weekly English Vocabulary Quiz Based on The Hindu Editorial 18 November 2022

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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 18 November 2022.

Weekly Vocabulary Quiz Based on The Hindu Editorial 18 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. 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.

Sentiment in stock market in the last one year has been cautious on account of sluggish economic growth but the Sensex and Nifty enjoyed a record breaking run till January thanks to outsized gains in a few bluechips.

A) Torpid-Lethargic

B) Inactive-Leaden

C) Languorous-Spirited

D) Languid-Slothful

E) Brisk-Snappy

The correct answer is option C, i.e. “Languorous-Spirited”

The given word “Sluggish” means slow-moving or inactivity and the pair given in option 3 seem to be representing the pair of synonym-antonym for the given word as the word “Languorous” seems to be its synonym as it is characterized by tiredness or inactivity, especially of a pleasurable kind
and the word “Spirited” depicts a state full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination.

Further, the remaining pairs are representing either a pair synonyms or a pair of antonyms to the given word.

2. 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.

IMBECILE

A) Slim-slimy

B) Oblivion-insensible

C) Cretin-Ignoramus

D) Cretin-genius

E) Intelligent-genius

The correct answer is option D i.e ‘Cretin-genius’.

IMBECILE means a stupid person.

Synonyms-credit, ignoramus, nincompoop etc
Antonym-genius, intelligent etc

Meaning of other words:

Slim-gracefully thin, slender, svelte etc

Slimy-slippery, greasy, wet etc

Oblivion-unconsciousness, ignorance etc

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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.

ODIOUS

A) Hardship-depression

B) Agreeable-loathsome

C) Abominable-repugnant

D) Pleasant-charming

E) Appalling-delightful

The correct answer is option E i.e ‘Appalling-delightful’.

ODIOUS means ‘extremely unpleasant’.

Synonym-repugnant, appalling, abominable, loathsome etc
Antonym-delightful, pleasant, agreeable, charming etc

Meaning of other words:

Hardship-distress, deprivation etc

Depression-sadness, misery etc.

4. 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 a synonym of the given word and the second is the antonym of the given word.

CHOLERIC

A) Irascible-affable

B) Grumpy-cantankerous

C) Genial-congenial

D) Cordial-peevish

E) Sullen-resentful

The correct answer is option A i.e ‘Irascible-affable’.

CHOLERIC means ‘bad-tempered or irritable’.

Synonyms-irascible, grumpy, cantankerous, peevish etc
Antonyms-affable, good-natured

Meaning of other words:

Sullen- resentful, bad-tempered etc

Cordial-genial, congenial, friendly etc

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5. In the given question a word has been highlighted in the statement. in the options given below, a pair of words has been given. Find the pair of word where the first word is the synonym of the highlighted word whereas the second word is the antonym of the given word.

While he presented himself as a godly man, the priest committed several unethical acts that made him an anathema to members of his congregation.

A) Garrulous-Laconic

B) Abhorrent-Innocuous

C) Inane-Significant

D) Maverick-Conformer

E) None of these

The correct answer is option B i.e., Abhorrent-Innocuous

Abhorrent means inspiring disgust and loathing and innocuous means not harmful or offensive. Here in the sentence anathema means someone that one vehemently dislikes, and abhorrent seems to be a near-synonym of the word. Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Meaning of other words:

Maverick-unorthodox person

Conformer-a form of a compound having a particular molecular conformation

Inane-silly

Significant-having a particular meaning or noteworthy

Garrulous-excessively talkative

Laconic-using very few words

6. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Paisano” ?

A) Suffrage

B) Dekko

C) Buddy

D) Bucko

E) None of these

Paisano – a close friend, esp. one who often acts as a companion. (Brother, bud, buddy, chum)

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7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Stoicism” ?

A) Edacity

B) Stolidity

C) Stubbornness

D) Capability

E) None of these

Stoicism – an indifference to pleasure or pain. (Stolidity, stolidness)

8. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Usurer” ?

A) Witch

B) Adult

C) Frogman

D) Loan shark

E) None of these

Usurer – someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest. (Loanshark, moneylender, shylock)

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9. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Ennui” ?

A) Proactive

B) Stringent

C) Illicit

D) Tedium

E) None of these

Ennui – the feeling of bored by something tedious. (Boredom, tedium)

10. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Dovish” ?

A) Chromospheric

B) Pacifist

C) Tricksy

D) Knavish

E) None of these

Dovish – Opposed to war. (Pacifist, pacifistic)

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