We all know that English language plays a crucial role in competitive exams like PSC, SSC, Banking exams etc. So if you are aiming to crack those examination, you should have a strong command in your English language skills. Vocabulary is one of the most crucial topic 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 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 Hindu Editorial 2020 January 24.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on Hindu Editorial 2020 January 24
1. Directions : For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Loquacious : The loquacious senator from Delaware was in the midst of his second run for the presidency, and it wasn’t going well.
(a)Venial
(b)Perspicuous
(c)Nonplus
(d)Garrulous
(e)None of these
Solution:
Loquacious – tending to talk a great deal; talkative or full of trivial conversation. (Garrulous, talkative, voluble, verbose)
2. Directions : For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Waffle : We’ve edited out some of the waffle
(c)Verbiage
(d)Fawning
(e)None of these
Solution:
Waffle – lengthy but vague or trivial talk or writing. (Prattle, verbiage, jabbering)
3. Directions : For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Laggard : And until the government sets a baseline for climate action, there will be plenty of laggards, Stokes said.
Solution:
Laggard – someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind or wasting time. (Dawdler, straggler, sluggard)
4. Directions : For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Mercurial : Of all the possible division winners, they are the most mercurial, but also one of the most talented.
Solution:
Mercurial – liable to sudden unpredictable change. (Erratic, capricious, fickle)
5. Directions : For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Wraith : Whenever Goonew, a fellow Maryland rapper, rhymes this way, he floats outside of time like a wraith.
Solution:
Wraith – a ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death or a mental representation of some haunting experience. (Ghost, specter, spook)
6. Directions : For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Penchant : One of the more fascinating parts of live-streaming culture is its penchant for raising money for charities; it’s a regular feature across sites and streamers.
(d)Predilection
Solution:
Penchant – a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something or a strong liking. (Predilection, preference, fondness, relish)
7. Directions : For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Emboss : In the locker room, players were wearing T-shirts embossed with “The East is Not Enough” in large block letters.
(a)Enforce
(b)Enhance
(c)Stout
(d)Stamp
(e)None of these
Solution:
Emboss – raise in a relief or carve, mould, or stamp a design on (a surface or object) so that it stands out in relief. (Stamp)
8. Directions : For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Gawk : At the restaurant, we were shown to a table in a discreet corner of the room as around us people tried not to gawk.
Solution:
Gawk – look with amazement; look stupidly or stare openly and stupidly. (gape, google, gawp)
9. Directions : For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Sentient : She had been instructed from birth in the equality of all sentient life forms.
Solution:
Sentient – endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness or able to perceive or feel things. (Conscious, aware)
10. Directions : For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Lout : He’s a national sensation but the problem is that Smurch also is a complete lout and heel.
(d)Clot
Solution:
Lout – an awkward stupid person. (Clod, gawk, goon, lummox, lump)
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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