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 March 13.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on Hindu Editorial 2020 March 13
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.
Defray: The proceeds from the raffle help to defray the expenses of the evening.
(a)Absolve
(b)Cajole
(c)Express
(d)Settle
(e)None of these
Solution:
Defray – provide money to pay a cost or expense. (Settle, pay, cover)
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.
Vestment: And then a priest, arrayed in all his vestments, came in at the open door, and the prince and princess exchanged rings, and were married.
(c)Robe
(d)Hail
(e)None of these
Solution:
Vestment – gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy or a chasuble or other robe worn by the clergy or choristers during services. (Robe, gown)
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.
Aggrieved: Some fallout appears evident in donations from Wall Street executives, who feel particularly aggrieved by Mr. Obama’s criticisms and policies.
(d)Invoked
(e)None of these
Solution:
Aggrieved – feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated or cause to feel distress. (Affronted, resentful, indignant)
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.
Rejoinder: I made the obvious rejoinder: it also exposes people to the worst stuff in the world.
(d)Spectral
Solution:
Rejoinder – a quick reply to a question or remark especially a witty or critical one. (Riposte, retort, replication)
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.
Glib: He’s a glib technology enthusiast who sees labor and craft as pointless and obsolete.
Solution:
Glib – words or a speaker fluent but insincere and shallow or marked by lack of intellectual depth. (Slick, plausible)
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.
Abet: “Since YouTube, digital culture has aided and enhanced — or maybe the better word is abetted — the celebrity meltdown,” said Wired magazine senior editor Nancy Miller.
(c)Aid
(d)Prevalence
(e)None of these
Solution:
Abet – assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing. (Aid, assist)
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.
Disembark: In all, 328 Americans disembarked from the ship in the early hours of Monday, Tokyo time.
(a)Pert
(b)Brooch
(c)Endue
(d)Absolve
(e)None of these
Solution:
Disembark – exit from a ship, vehicle, or aircraft. (Debark, detrain)
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.
Pert: Known for her pert good looks, she soon moved to Hollywood and became a minor star in mostly minor films.
(b)Edacious
(c)Impudent
(d)Hoggish
(e)None of these
Solution:
Pert – characterized by a lightly saucy or impudent quality or attractively lively or cheeky. (Impudent, impertinent)
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.
Dote: She was a beautiful ginger and a doting auntie to her nephew.
(d)Adore
(e)None of these
Solution:
Dote – shower with love; show excessive affection for or be extremely and uncritically fond of. (Adore, idolize)
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.
Immutable: On a recent visit to an exhibition, I broke what is usually a museum’s most immutable rule.
(d)Distending
(e)None of these
Solution:
Immutable – not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature. (Rigid, fixed, unchangeable)
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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