We all know that English language plays a crucial role in competitive exams like PSC, SSC, Banking exams etc. So if you are aiming to crack those examination, you should have a strong command in your English language skills. Vocabulary is one of the most crucial topic 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 Hindu Editorial 2020 February 28.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on Hindu Editorial 2020 February 28
1. Directions: For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Imposture: He got somebody to prosecute him for false pretences and imposture, on the ground that Madame was a man.
Solution:
Imposture – pretending to be another person or an instance of pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others. (Deceit, impersonation, pretence)
2. Directions: For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Podium: Leyva beamed as he stood atop the podium, nodding as the American flag was raised and “The Star-Spangled Banner” played in his honor.
(c)Hess
(d)Silex
(e)None of these
Solution:
Podium – a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it. (Dais, pulpit, rostrum)
3. Directions: For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Diffidence: His grave diffidence and continued hesitation in offering an opinion confirmed me in my own.
(d)Graben
Solution:
Diffidence – modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence. (Timidity, shyness)
4. Directions: For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Mendicant: In others are the broken-down mendicants who live on soup-kitchens and begging.
(d)Credal
Solution:
Mendicant – a pauper who lives by begging. (Vagrant, tramp, beggar)
5. Directions: For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Meander: A river that meandered gently through a meadow.
(d)Assay
Solution:
Meander – move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, circular or winding course. (Weave, wander, thread, zigzag)
6. Directions: For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Conjugal: They even had conjugal visits for prisoners — five hours in a private room every three months with your wife.
(d)Sporadic
Solution:
Conjugal – of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband. (Connubial, hymeneal, nuptial, marital)
7. Directions: For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Alcove: They showed him where he would sleep, in a little closet-like alcove screened from the big room by a gay curtain.
(a)Pundit
(b)Dregs
(c)Grovel
(d)Niche
(e)None of these
Solution:
Alcove – a small recess opening off a larger room. (Niche, recess, bay)
8. Directions: For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Grovel: The two young men who drove them had fallen flat and were grovelling and wailing for mercy.
(d)Hale
Solution:
Grovel – show submission or fear or act in an obsequious way in order to obtain someone’s forgiveness or favour. (Cower, crawl, creep)
9. Directions: For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Vagary: Today such acquisitions are more likely to stay put, destined to survive both market fluctuations and the vagaries of style.
(d)Abas
(e)None of these
Solution:
Vagary – an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone’s behaviour. (Quirk, altercation)
10. Directions: For each of the words given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word that is the most appropriate as a substitute in the given context.
Palliate: Divisions and inequalities persist, but government can palliate their effects with hard cash.
(d)Extenuate
(e)None of these
Solution:
Palliate – lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of. (Extenuate, mitigate)
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.
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