Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 July 15

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 15.

Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 July 15

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 “Altruistic” ?

A) Sanctum
B) Conscience
C) Whopping
D) Unselfish
E) None of these

Ans: D -Unselfish

Solution
Altruistic – showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.(Unselfish, selfless, self-denying.)

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

A) Whopping
B) Financial
C) Immaculate
D) Promulgate
E) None of these

Ans: B -Financial

Solution
Pecuniary – relating to or consisting of money. (financial, money, monetary, fiscal, capital)

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

A) Publicize
B) Foil
C) Altruistic
D) Sanctum
E) None of these

Ans: A – Publicize

Solution
Promulgate – promote or make widely known (an idea or cause). (make public, publicize, announce, proclaim, circulate)

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

A) Ponderous
B) Assorted
C) Maverick
D) Surrogate
E) None of these

Ans: B – Assorted

Solution
Motley – incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate. (Mixed, diverse, assorted, sundry)

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

A) Blatant
B) Gloomy
C) Arid
D) Sacrosanct
E) None of these

Ans: B – Gloomy

Solution
Murky – dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist.(dark, gloomy, grey, leaden, dull)

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

A) Triggered
B) Agitation
C) Flare
D) Support for
E) None of these

Ans: D – Support for

Solution
Advocacy – public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy. (support for, argument for, arguing for, calling for, pushing for)

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

A) Valiant
B) Coward
C) Career
D) Assist
E) None of these

Ans: C – Career

Solution
Veer – change direction suddenly. (career, swing, wheel, twist)

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

A) Shrewd
B) Subvert
C) Persuade
D) Muster
E) None of these

Ans: E – None of these

Solution
Posterity – all future generations of people. (Future generations, succeeding generations)

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

A) Proactive
B) Prolific
C) Astute
D) Perpetual
E) None of these

Ans: C – Astute

Solution
Shrewd – having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute. (astute, sharp, acute, intelligent)

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

A) Persuade
B) Perpetual
C) Destabilize
D) Fumigate
E) None of these

Ans: C – Destabilize

Solution
Subvert – undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution). (destabilize, unsettle, overthrow, overtum)

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