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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 of 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 answers and solutions. Check here for Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 September 24.
Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 September 24
Attempt these free online quizzes 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 the same meaning as the word “Ripening”?
A Chagrin
B Maturement
C Swerve
D Rudiment
E None of these
Ans: B-Maturement
Solution:
Ripening – coming to full development; becoming mature. (Maturation,
maturement)
2. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Autocratically”?
A Deprave
B Beguile
C Permanently
D Magisterially
E None of these
Ans: D- Magisterially
Solution:
Autocratically – in an overbearingly domineering manner; as a dictator.
(Bossily, dictatorially, magisterially)
3. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Scoffing”?
A Jeering
B Asunder
C Grapple
D Chastise
E None of these
Ans: A- Jeering
Solution:
Scoffing – showing your contempt by derision. (Jeer, jeering, mockery)
4. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Truancy”?
A Symmetry
B Visage
C Avarice
D Hookey
E None of these
Ans: D-Hookey
Solution:
Truancy – failure to attend a school or the action of staying away from school
without good reason; absenteeism. (Hookey, absenteeism)
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Excruciating”?
A Harrowing
B Luxuriant
C Perpetrate
D Conceit
E None of these
Ans: A- Harrowing
Solution:
Excruciating – extremely painful. (Agonizing, harrowing, torturing)
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6. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Imbed”?
A Constrain
B Engraft
C Stipulate
D Appease
E None of these
Ans: B- Engraft
Solution:
Imbed – fix or set securely or deeply. (Embed, engraft, implant)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Scrapper”?
A Aide
B Suppliant
C Wanton
D Combatant
E None of these
Ans: D- Combatant
Solution
Scrapper – someone who fights or is fighting. (Battler, combatant,belligerent)
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8. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Prelature”?
A Retort
B Edifice
C Sentinel
D Depose
E None of these
Ans: E- None of these
Solution:
Prelature – the office, rank, or sphere of authority of a prelate. (Prelacy)
9. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Frumpily”?
A Dowdily
B Angrily
C Badly
D Anxiously
E None of these
Ans: A-Dowdily
Solution:
Frumpily – in a dowdy unfashionable manner. (Dowdily, frumpishly)
10. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Helve”?
A Stump
B Fathom
C Clad
D Muster
E None of these
Ans: E- None of these
Solution:
Helve – the handle of a weapon or tool. (Haft)
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