Weekly English Vocabulary Quiz Based on The Hindu Editorial 30 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 30 September 2022.

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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 30 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.

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

1. SERENE

A) Splendid

B) Superb

C) Showy

D) Stressed

E) None of these

The correct answer is option D i.e. Stressed

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:-

SERENE means “calm and peaceful”.
For example:- The child’s face was serene and beautiful.

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

Stressed- to give something special force or attention because it is
important.
Splendid- very good; excellent.
Superb- extremely good, excellent.
Showy- having a striking appearance or style, typically by being excessively bright, colourful, or ostentatious.

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

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

2. MITIGATE

A) Improve

B) Excuse

C) Lessen

D) Moderate

E) None of these

The correct answer is option C i.e. Lessen

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:-

MITIGATE means “to make something less serious, painful, unpleasant, etc.”.
For example:- Morphine may be given hypodermically to mitigate the pain.

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

Lessen- to become less; to make something less.
Improve- to become or to make something better.
Moderate- being, having, using, etc. neither too much nor too little of something.
Excuse- a reason (that may or may not be true) that you give in order to explain your behaviour.

The chosen option expresses the same meaning as the given word hence, it will be the correct choice

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

3. DISHEVELLED

A) Unsafe

B) Unclean

C) Uncertain

D) Untidy

E) None of these

The correct answer is option D i.e. Untidy

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:-

DISHEVELLED means “(used about a person’s appearance) very untidy”.
For example:- The wind dishevelled her hair and skirt.

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

Untidy- not tidy or well arranged.
Uncertain- not sure; not able to decide.
Unclean- considered to be bad, immoral or not pure in a religious sense, and therefore not to be touched, eaten, etc.
Unsafe- (used about a thing, a place or an activity) not safe; dangerous.

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

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

4. EUPHORIA

A) Folklore

B) Lethargy

C) Song

D) Music

E) None of these

The correct answer is option B i.e. Lethargy

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:-

EUPHORIA means “an extremely strong feeling of happiness”.

For example:- The drug produces intense feelings of euphoria.

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

Lethargy- the feeling of being very tired and not having any energy.
Folklore- traditional stories and beliefs.
Song- a piece of music with words that you sing.
Music- an arrangement of sounds in patterns to be sung or played on instruments.

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

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

5. GLEE

A) Happiness

B) Hearty

C) Laughter

D) Jump

E) None of these

The correct answer is option A i.e. Happiness

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:-

GLEE means “a feeling of happiness, usually because something good has happened to you or something bad has happened to somebody else”.

For example:- The children laughed with glee at the clown’s antics.

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

Happiness- the feeling of being pleased or happy.
Hearty- showing warm and friendly feelings.
Laughter- the sound or act of laughing.
Jump- to move quickly into the air by pushing yourself up with your legs and feet, or by stepping off a high place.

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

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

6. PECULIAR

A) Usual

B) Quiet

C) Strange

D) Sacred

E) None of these

The correct answer is option A i.e. Usual

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:-

PECULIAR means “unusual or strange”.
For example:- She got a peculiar feeling when the phone rang.

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

Usual- happening or used most often.
Quiet- with very little or no noise.
Strange- unusual or unexpected.
Sacred- connected with God, a god or religion.

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

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

7. ENIGMATIC

A) Ambiguous

B) Obscure

C) Occult

D) Plain

E) None of these

The correct answer is option D i.e. Plain

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

Enigmatic- mysterious and impossible to understand completely.
Ambiguous- having more than one possible meaning.
Obscure- not well known.
Occult- connected with magic powers and things that cannot be explained by reason or science.
Plain- easy to see, hear or understand; clear.

As the chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word it will be correct.

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

VERVE

A) Animation

B) Apathy

C) Ardour

D) Peace

E) None of these

The correct answer is option B i.e. Apathy

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

Verve- Energy, excitement or enthusiasm.
Animation- the state of being full of energy and enthusiasm.
Apathy- the feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about anything
Ardour- very strong feelings of love; very strong feelings of admiration or excitement.
Peace- a situation or a period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or area.

As the chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word it will be correct.

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

SPURIOUS

A) Truthful

B) Authentic

C) Credible

D) Original

E) None of these

The correct answer is option D i.e. Original

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

Spurious- false, although seeming to be genuine.
Truthful- (used about a person) who tells the truth; honest.
Authentic- that you know is real or genuine.
Credible- that you can believe.
Original- first; earliest (before any changes or developments).

As the chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word it will be correct.

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

ECCENTRIC

A) Normal

B) Whimsical

C) Abnormal

D) Strange

E) None of these

The correct answer is option A i.e. Normal

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

Eccentric- (used about people or their behaviour) strange or unusual.
Normal- typical, usual or ordinary; what you expect.
Whimsical- unusual and not serious in an amusing or annoying way.
Abnormal- different from what is normal or usual, in a way that worries you or that is unpleasant.
Strange- unusual or unexpected.

As the chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word it will be correct.

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