We all know that the English language plays a crucial role in competitive exams like PSC, SSC, Banking exams etc. So if you are aiming to crack those examinations, you should have a strong command in your English language skills. Vocabulary is one of the most crucial topics of English subject. Vocabulary refers to all the words in a language that is known and used by a particular person. It is essential not only for competitive exams but it is the fundamental tool for communication and acquiring knowledge. In order to help you in improving your vocabulary skills, Entri will provide you with Weekly English Vocabulary based on The Hindu editorial every Friday. Reading the daily Hindu editorial is highly recommended for candidates who are aspiring for competitive exams. In this blog, we have given some questions based on Vocabulary with answer and solutions. Check here for Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 October 09.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 October 09
Attempt these free online 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. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Frisky”?
(d)Ludic
Solution:
Frisky – playful and full of energy. (Ludic, playful)
(d)Volplane
(e)None of these
Solution:
Top banana – the most important person in a group or undertaking. (Bigwig, kingpin)
(c)Pastoral
(d)Dogged
Solution:
Frivolity – something of little value or significance. (Bagatelle, fluff, frippery)
(a)Stipulated
(b)Constrained
(c)Besotted
(d)Conceited
(e)None of these
Fuddled – unable to think clearly; usually as a result of drinking alcohol. (Besotted, blitzed, bombed)
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Infirmity”?
(a)Shakedown
(d)Frailness
(e)None of these
Solution:
Infirmity – the state of being weak in health or body. (Debility, feebleness, frailness)
Solution:
Implore – call upon in supplication; entreat or beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something. (Beg, pray)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Gleefulness”?
(a)Jocund
(b)Hilarity
(c)Magnanimity
(d)Edacity
(e)None of these
Solution:
Gleefulness – great merriment or a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter. (Hilarity, mirthfulness)
(c)Adultation
(d)Visitation
Solution:
Tribulation – an annoying, frustrating or catastrophic event. (Visitation, trial)
(c)Garble
(d)Preen
(e)None of these
Solution:
Largesse – liberality in bestowing gifts. (Magnanimity, munificence,openhandness)
We hope this blog was helpful for you in improving your knowledge in Vocabulary. Stay tuned with Entri for weekly vocabulary based on Hindu editorial, which will be published every Friday.
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