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 in 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 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 The Hindu Editorial 2020 July 31.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 July 31
Attempt these free online quiz consisting of important English Vocabulary questions based on 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 “Tardy”?
Solution:
Tardy – after the expected or usual time, delayed. (Belated, late)
(d)Plausible
Solution:
Cogitable – capable of being thought about or able to be grasped by the mind; conceivable. . (Ponderable)
(d)Phlegmatic
Solution:
Bibliophile – someone who loves books or a person who collects or has a great love of books. (Book lover)
(b)Drudge
(d)Despair
Dogsbody – a worker who has to do all the unpleasant or boring jobs that no one else want to do or a person who is given menial tasks to do, especially a junior in an office. (Drudge, factotum)
(d)Sulking
Solution:
Peddling – the act of selling goods for a living. (Hawking, vending)
(d)Notion
Solution:
Invigoration – quality of being active, spirited or alive and vigorous or the activity of giving vitality and vigour to something. (Animation, spiritedness, vivification)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Rip-roaring” ?
(b)Liberal
(c)Contempt
(d)Rackety
Solution:
Rip-roaring – uncontrollably noisy or full of energy and vigour. (Rackety, uproarious)
(b)Belittle
(d)Hungry
(c)Harry
(d)Assert
Solution:
Blanched – anaemic looking from illness or emotion. (Ashen, bloodless, livid)
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Snarl-up – a number of vehicles blocking one another until they can scarcely move or a traffic jam. (Tailback, traffic jam)
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.
