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2021 The Hindu Vocabulary Questions and Answers

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Daily The Hindu Vocabulary Question and Answer – 04.08.2021

Directions (1-4): In each of the following A. Pernicious
questions two sentences are given with a
B. Imperil
blank. You are required to fill both the
sentences with the same word in order to C. Virulent
make the sentences contextually correct and
D. Noxious
meaningful.
E. None of the above
1. The military man had hundreds of thousands
of troops at his command; it was easy for him 3. The __________ advantage of using coupons
to _______________ the innocent town people and vouchers is the ability to save money.
and steal their belongings. In order to be a Since Narendra Modi has over eighty percent
leader, you must first ___________ your people of the votes, it is an __________ fact that he is
by any means necessary. our new prime minister.

A. Foist A. Verity

B. Subjugate B. Consolidated

C. Wrest C. Indubitable

D. Thrall D. Obsolete

E. None of the above E. None of the above

2. Besides being annoying, the mosquito is a

____________ insect that can transmit a number
of potentially deadly diseases. You may avoid
getting sick so often by repeatedly washing
your hands to eliminate _______________
bacteria and viruses.
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4. Every time my _______________ 6) MENDACIOUS
granddaughter comes to my room, she brings
a) Dishonest
me a cup of tea with her cheery smile on her
elegant face. When the __________ girl came b) Capacious
through the school’s door on her very first day
c) Detain
of kindergarten, she spoke with every student
and everyone liked her. d) Remaining

A. Vehement e) None of the above

B. Spunky 7) CURTAIL

C. Zeal a) Quite

D. Vivacious b) Quiet

E. None of the above c) Prolong

Directions (5 - 9): Find the correct meaning OR d) Veracious

opposite for the word given in bold.
e) None of the above
5) TRAGIC
8) EMINENT
a) Inept
a) Imminent
b) Feasible
b) Deny
c) Malice
c) Unknown
d) Comic
d) Sanction
e) None of the above
e) None of the above

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9) DRUDGERY 11)

a) Various (a) In 2011, the Supreme Court asked the CBI to

probe if then telecom minister DayanidhiMaran
b) Laborious
had received ______________ in the acquisition of
c) Aged Aircel by Malaysian company Maxis.
(b)The officers of this organization always
d) Tremendous
receives_______________, that’s the only way to
e) None of the above get anything done here.
a) Awards
Directions (10 - 14): Find a single appropriate
word to be filled in both different sentences to b) Kickbacks
make it contextually and grammatically
c) Jail
correct.
d) Profits
10)
e) None of the above
(a) Shah Rukh Khan and AR Rehman to
___________ tourists at Odisha Men's Hockey 12)
World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018.
(a) Even though post-lockdown ridership in uber
(b)The ____________ on the river water in the services is inching up, experts are almost
morning hurts my eyes. ____________ that profits for the company is
unlikely to creep back to the pre-Covid normal.
a) Impress
(b)The judges are ___________ in their verdict of
b) Felicitate hanging the culprit.
a) Opined
c) Dazzle
b) Unitedly
d) Venerate
c) Courted
e) None of the above

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d) Unanimous 14)

e) None of the above (a)Recent research suggests worrying can also

13)
(a) At only 19, he is the most heralded young
player in the game and certainly the most
exciting. He is part of French squad
_____________with ability.
(b)His ____________ presence filled everyone in
the room with excitement.
a) Bristling
have some surprising benefits. It can help you
identify deep-seated concerns and ____________
you to address them.
(b) The establishment of a car manufacturing
company will________________ employment in
the area.
a) Honor
b) Spur

b) Attitude c) Encouraging

c) Compassion d) Glut

d) Aptitude e) None of the above

e) None of the above

Answer with Explanations:

1. Answer: B 2. Answer: D

The correct word that will fit in both the blanks
is- subjugate Subjugate-bring under domination
or control, esp. by conquest Wrest- to forcefully
take something away Foist- to compel a person
or group to accept something that is not wanted
Thrall- the state of being under the control of
another person
The correct word that will fit in both the blanks
is- Noxious Noxious- harmful Pernicious- highly
injurious or destructive Virulent- highly
dangerous and deadly, usually spreading very
quickly Imperil- to be in danger of something or
someone
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3. Answer: C 7) Answer: C

The correct word that will fit in both the blanks CURTAIL(Prolong is an antonym)
is- Indubitable Indubitable- without doubt;
8) Answer: C
undisputable Verity- the condition of being real or
true. Consolidated- to bring together (separate EMINENT (unknown is an antonym)
parts) into a single or unified whole. Obsolete- no
9) Answer: B
longer produced or used; out of date.
DRUDGERY(Laborious is synonym)
4. Answer: D
10) Answer: C
The correct word that will fit in both the blanks
is- Vivacious Vivacious- to be bubbly and Dazzle (impress as per first statement, over
energetic Zeal- eagerness and ardent interest in brightness as per second statement)
pursuit of something Spunky- courageous and full
11) Answer: B
of spirit Vehement- deeply felt; passionate
Kickbacks (illegal payment in return for a favor
5) Answer: D
12) Answer: D
TRAGIC (comic is an antonym) Unanimous (united)
13) Answer: A
6) Answer: A
Bristling (full of energy)
MENDACIOUS (dishonest is synonym)
14) Answer: B

Spur (encourage), glut(excess)

The Hindu Editorial – July 04, 2021:

1. outreach (noun) – the level of reaching out/activity/effort; involvement.

2. restoration (noun) – reinstitution, re-establishment, reinstallation, revival.
3. statehood (noun) – the condition of being an independent state.

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4. revival (noun) – re-establishment, reintroduction, restoration, reinstallation.
5. come away (phrasal verb) – depart with a particular feeling after doing something.
6. optimism (noun) – hopefulness, hope, confidence, positive attitude, buoyancy.
7. on the horizon (phrase) – imminent, impending, approaching, near/close, just around the corner.
8. reversal (noun) – turnaround, U-turn, sea change.
9. withdrawal (noun) – retreat, departure, ending, disengagement.
10. unlikely (adjective) – doubtful, implausible, improbable, questionable.
11. resolution (noun) – solution, settlement.
12. spectrum (noun) – wide range/variety of.
13. eventually (adverb) – in the end, finally, at last.
14. possibility (noun) – chance, likelihood, probability, prospect.
15. culmination (noun) – climax, conclusion.
16. elaborate (adjective) – complicated, detailed, intricate, complex.
17. negotiation (noun) – discussions, talks, deliberation; discussing the terms of, arrangement.
18. strategy (noun) – plan of action.
19. ongoing (adjective) – current, existing, continuing.
20. progressive (adjective) – forward-looking, forward-thinking, liberal, new, dynamic.
21. grassroots (noun as modifier) – the most basic levels of an organisation.
22. call for (phrasal verb) – require, publicly ask/necessitate, demand.
23. delimitation (noun) – an act of fixing boundary or limits.
24. legislative (adjective) – relating to a legislature (state government).
25. hold (verb) – conduct, organize, arrange.
26. insist (verb) – state, assert, announce, pronounce.
27. freewheeling (adjective) – not limited by rules/customs; unconstrained, uninhibited.
28. rancour (noun) – bitterness, hate, resentment/hostility, hatred.
29. seek (verb) – ask for, request; try to obtain, demand.
30. domiciliary (adjective) – relating to a person’s permanent residence. In law, domicile is the status
of being a lawful permanent resident in a particular jurisdiction (territory/region).

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31. strident (adjective) – loud & harsh, forceful, discordant, vociferous, raucous.
32. build on (phrasal verb) – develop, enhance, expand on.
33. decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
34. turmoil (noun) – disorder, turbulence, confusion, trouble, chaos.
35. mistrust (noun) – suspicion, distrust, doubt, misgivings.
36. deficiency (noun) – weakness, weak point, imperfection, shortcoming.
37. messenger (noun) – spokesperson, representative, agent, go-between.
38. Valley (noun) – a low area between hills or mountains typically with a river running through it.
Valley is a metonym of Jammu & Kashmir in this context (Metonym is used as an alternative for
something else with which it is closely related/associated).
39. departure (noun) – deviation, change of direction, shift/change.
40. seize (verb) – take hold of, snatch, grab, capture (suddenly).
41. seize the opportunity (phrase) – take advantage of, benefit, gain.
42. maturity (noun) – sense of responsibility, level-headedness, practicality.
43. nudge (verb) – push, prod, encourage, prompt.
44. tentative (adjective) – provisional, unconfirmed, preliminary; hesitant, uncertain, cautious,
unconfident.
45. accommodation (noun) – adjustment, adaptation, attunement; arrangement, understanding,
settlement.
46. hollow out (verb) – undermine, weaken, erode.
47. Article 370 of Indian Constitution (noun) – It had “temporary provisions with respect to the State of
Jammu and Kashmir” which gave special powers to the state. The article allowed the state a
certain amount of autonomy – its own constitution, a separate flag and freedom to make laws.
Foreign affairs, defence and communications remained the preserve (domain) of the central
government. It also allowed Jammu and Kashmir to make its own rules relating to permanent
residency, ownership of property and fundamental rights. It did also bar Indians from outside the
state from purchasing property or settling there.
48. fade (verb) – disappear, vanish, wane, decline, diminish/decrease.

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49. so far (phrase) – until now, up to the present, up to this point.
50. down the path/road (phrase) – in the future.
51. irreversibly (adverb) – irreparably, unrectifiably, irremediably.
52. reset (verb) – re-establish.
53. blind (verb) – stop someone seeing; deprive of understanding, deprive of perception.
54. resentment (noun) – bitterness, indignation, irritation, enmity, hatred/hate.
55. look forward (to) (phrasal verb) – anticipate, expect, hope for.
56. rather than (phrase) – instead of.
57. be bound by past and past participle of bind (verb) – constrain, restrict, confine, restrain.
58. rhetoric (noun) – the art of speaking or writing effectively & persuasively or impressively (but, often
lacking substance); bombast, loftiness, hyperbole/extravagant language.

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