Weekly English Vocabulary Quiz Based on The Hindu Editorial 23 September 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 23 September 2022.

Weekly Vocabulary Quiz Based on The Hindu Editorial 23 September 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.

Q1. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Hunch” ?

A) Hut

B) Haven

C) Intuition

D) Hithe

E) None of these

Hunch – an impression that something might be the case. (Intuition, suspicion)

Q2. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Outlandish” ?

A) Addict

B) Edacious

C) Plashy

D) Watery

E) None of these

Outlandish – conspicuously or grossly conventional or unusual. (Bizarre, Eccentric, Flakey)

Q3. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Apterous” ?

A) Forward

B) Lager

C) Anomy

D) Wingless

E) None of these

Apterous – of insects without wings. (Wingless, apteral)

Q4. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Anomy” ?

A) Masculine

B) Persistent

C) Subjugate

D) Straightforward

E) None of these

Anomy – a personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation. (Anomie)

Q5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Swop” ?

A) Personate

B) Imprison

C) Barter

D) Scowl

E) None of these

Swop – an equal exchange. (barter, trade)

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6. In each of the questions below, a sentence is given with one word highlighted. From the given options, identify the word which expresses a SIMILAR meaning to the highlighted word.

” To prevent rapine during the war, many people hid their most valuable possessions.”

A) Dishonest

B) Massacre

C) Plunder

D) Charity

E) None of these

The correct answer is option C i.e. plunder. The meaning of the word rapine is ‘the violent seizure of someone’s property.’

‘Plunder’ is the synonym of the given word, as it means ‘steal (goods), typically using force and in a time of disorder.’ Hence, option C is the correct answer.

7. In each of the questions below, a sentence is given with one word highlighted. From the given options, identify the word which expresses a SIMILAR meaning to the highlighted word.

” Though social media is acting as a fertile ground for dangerous rumour-mongering, it can act as an indispensable source of vital information.”

A) Essential

B) Superfluous

C) Irrelevant

D) Worthless

E) None of these

The correct answer is option A i.e. essential. The meaning of the word indispensable is absolutely necessary.

‘Essential’ is the synonym of the given word, as it means ‘absolutely necessary; extremely important. Hence, option A is the correct answer.

8. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

MALEVOLENT

A) Well-mannered

B) Positive

C) Kind

D) Cruel

E) None of these

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

In the given question, we need to select the ANTONYM of the given word.
A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

MALEVOLENT means “having or showing a desire to harm others”.
For example:- Now I recalled every detail of that meeting and in my mind gave him the most malevolent and bitter replies.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

Kind- a group whose members all have the same qualities.
Well-mannered- having or showing good manners; polite; courteous.
Cruel- causing physical or mental pain or suffering to somebody/something.
Positive- thinking or talking mainly about the good things in a situation, in a way that makes you or somebody else feel hopeful and confident.

The chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.

9. Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

NOMADIC

A) Wild

B) Barbaric

C) Brave

D) Roving

E) None of these

The correct answer is option D i.e. Roving.

In the given question, we need to select the SYNONYM of the given word.
A word that has the same meaning as another word is its synonym.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

NOMADIC means “Nomadic people travel from place to place rather than living in one place all the time.

For example:- As a nomadic people they have great contempt for the Sarts, who represent the town dwellers of the tribe.

Let’s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

Roving- not staying anywhere for a long time and moving from one place to another.
Wild- (used about animals or plants) living or growing in natural conditions, not looked after by people.
Barbaric- very cruel and violent.
Brave- ready to do things that are dangerous or difficult without showing fear.

10. In each of the questions below, a sentence is given with one word highlighted. From the given options, identify the word which expresses the OPPOSITE meaning to the highlighted word.

” Because of his avidity for success, he would spend almost all of his time promoting his business.”

A) Greediness

B) Keenness

C) Apathy

D) Appetite

E) None of these

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

The meaning of the word avidity is ‘keen interest or enthusiasm.’

‘Apathy’ is the antonym of the given word as it means ‘lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.’ Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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