Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 July 1

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 2022 July 1.

Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 July 1

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 same meaning of the word “Impair” ?

A) Entrench
B) Scandalize
C) Astound
D) Diminish
E) None of these

Ans: D -Diminish

Solution

Impair – make worse or less effective. (damage, harm, diminish, reduce, weaken)

2. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Bicker” ?

A) Squabble
B) Disown
C) Cogent
D) Articulate
E) None of these

Ans: A -Squabble

Solution

Bicker – argue about petty and trivial matters. (Squabble, argue)

3. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Articulate” ?

A) Ludicrous
B) Erudite
C) Eloquent
D) Phlegmatic
E) None of these

Ans: C -Eloquent

Solution

Articulate – having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently. (fluent, eloquent, effective, persuasive)

4. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Snazzy” ?

A) Narrative
B) Brood
C) Attractive
D) Legitimate
E) None of these

Ans: C -Attractive

Solution

Snazzy – stylish and attractive. (stylish, smart, attractive, lovely, gorgeous)

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5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Influx” ?

A) Coalition
B) Travesty
C) Attrition
D) Inundation
E) None of these

Ans: D -Inundation

Solution

Influx – an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things. (inundation, inrush, rush, stream, flood)

6. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Reparation” ?

A) Debt
B) Diligence
C) Amends
D) Plagues
E) None of these

Ans: C -Amends

Solution

Reparation – the action of making amends for a wrong one has done, by providing payment or other assistance to those who have been wronged. (amends, restitution, redress, compensation, repayment, atonement.)

7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Cacophonous” ?

A) Edacious
B) Prolong
C) Catastrophe
D) Noisy
E) None of these

Ans: D -Noisy

Solution

Cacophonous – involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. (loud, noisy, ear-splitting, blaring, booming, deafening, )

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8. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Frivolous” ?

A) Glib
B) Prevalent
C) Bankrupt
D) Dread
E) None of these

Ans: A – Glib

Solution

Frivolous – not having any serious purpose or value. (flippant, glib, waggish, joking, jokey)

9. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Suffice” ?

A) Bumpy
B) Intrusive
C) Credence
D) Hesitant
E) None of these

Ans: E – None of these

Solution

Suffice – be enough or adequate. (be enough, be sufficient, do, serve)

10. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Emanate” ?

A) Accentuate
B) Produce
C) Vacillate
D) Pour
E) None of these

Ans: D – Pour

Solution

Emanate – (of a feeling, quality, or sensation) issue or spread out from (a source). (emerge, flow, pour)

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