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 February 21.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on Hindu Editorial 2020 February 21
1. Choose the word with the following meaning.
A slipper or a soft shoe.
Solution:
Pabouche – a slipper or a soft shoe.
Pactolian – like or having golden-hued sands.
Padella – shallow dish of fat with a wick used in illuminations.
Padrone – innkeeper; employer.
2. Choose the word with the following meaning.
System of obtaining labour through employment agents.
(c)Padronism
(d)Paduasoy
Solution:
Padronism – system of obtaining labour through employment agents.
Paedobaptism – doctrine of infant baptism.
Paedophage – eater of children.
Paduasoy – a heavy, rich corded or embossed silk fabric, popular in the 18th century.
3. Choose the word with the following meaning.
A song of praise or triumph.
(d)Paedonymic
Solution:
Paean – a song of praise or triumph or a song of thanksgiving.
Paedarchy – government by children.
Paedology – study of children.
Paedonymic – name taken from one’s child.
4. Choose the word with the following meaning.
The science or art of teaching.
(d)Paillette
Solution:
Paideutics – the science or art of teaching or educational method or theory.
Paedophage – eater of children.
Palaceous – spade-shaped.
Paillette – a piece of glittering material used to decorate clothing; a spangle.
5. Choose the word with the following meaning.
A wrestling school or gymnasium.
(d)Palaestra
Solution:
Palaestra – a wrestling school or gymnasium.
Palaeophile – one fond of or informed about what is ancient : antiquary.
Palamate – having webbed feet.
Paizogony – necking; love-play.
6. Choose the word with the following meaning.
Lengthy and unproductive discussion.
(d)Palfrey
Solution:
Palaver – lengthy and unproductive discussion or unnecessarily elaborate or complex procedure.
Palatine – having royal authority over a region.
Paletot – loose overcoat.
Palfrey – riding horse, especially one for a lady.
7. Choose the word with the following meaning.
The act of strengthening with stakes.
(a)Palatography
(b)Palification
(c)Palaeography
(d)Palimpsest
(e)None of these
Solution:
Palification – the act of strengthening with stakes.
Palatography – recording position of tongue against hard palate during speech.
Palaeography – study of ancient writing or inscriptions.
Palimpsest – a manuscript or piece of writing material on which later writing has been superimposed on effaced earlier writing.
8. Choose the word with the following meaning.
a poem in which the poet retracts a view or sentiment expressed in a former poem.
(d)Palladian
Solution:
Palinode – a poem in which the poet retracts a view or sentiment expressed in a former poem.
Palinola – compulsive repetition of an act until it is perfect.
Palisade – fence of stakes used for defensive purposes.
Palladian – of, like or pertaining to wisdom or learning.
9. Choose the word with the following meaning.
Instrument measuring ship’s vibration.
Solution:
Pallograph – instrument measuring ship’s vibration.
Palliament – white robe or gown.
Pandect – treatise covering the whole of a subject.
Pandemic – universal; affecting majority of people in a region.
10. Choose the word with the following meaning.
The belief or doctrine that God is greater than the universe and includes and interpenetrates it.
(d)Panentheism
Solution:
Panentheism – the belief or doctrine that God is greater than the universe and includes and interpenetrates it.
Panegyricon – collection of sermons for Orthodox church festivals.
Panduriform – fiddle-shaped.
Panhygrous – moist in all parts.
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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