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 The Hindu editorial every Friday. Reading the daily The 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 April 03.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 April 03
1. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning of the word “Amicable “?
(a)Benign
(b)Edacious
(c)Cordial
(d)Phlegmatic
(e)None of these
Solution:
Amicable – characterized by friendship and goodwill or characterized by friendliness and absence of discord. (Cordial, friendly)
2. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Ignominious”?
(c)Sonorous
(d)Opprobrious
(e)None of these
Solution:
Ignominious – deserving or causing public disgrace or shame. (Disgraceful, undignified, opprobrious)
3. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Sonorous”?
(d)Penchant
(e)None of these
Solution:
Sonorous – full and loud and deep sound or capable of producing a deep or ringing sound. (Resonant, heavy)
4. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Auspices” ?
(d)Aegis
Solution:
Auspices – kindly endorsement and guidance or a divine or prophetic token. (Aegis, protection)
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Impetus” ?
Solution:
Impetus – a force that moves something along or the act of applying force suddenly. (Momentum, impulsion, propulsion)
6. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Exigency” ?
(c)Onset
(d)Requisite
(e)None of these
Solution:
Exigency – a pressing or urgent situation or an urgent need or demand. (Necessity, requisite)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Thrall” ?
(a)Enchantment
(b)Bondage
(c)Stubborn
(d)Bilk
(e)None of these
Solution:
Thrall – the state of being under the control of another person or someone held in bondage. (Bondage, slavery, subjugation)
8. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Tenacious”?
(b)Irreplaceable
(c)Dogged
(d)Pernicious
(e)None of these
Solution:
9. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Inscrutable”?
(d)Inveterate
Solution:
Inscrutable – difficult or impossible to understand. (Enigmatic, cryptic,mysterious)
10. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Blanch” ?
(d)Blench
(e)None of these
Solution:
Blanch – turn pale, as if in fear. (Blench, pale)
We hope this blog was helpful for you in improving your knowledge in Vocabulary. Stay tuned with Entri for weekly vocabulary based on The Hindu editorial, which will be published every Friday.
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