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 The Hindu Editorial 2020 June 12.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 June 12
1. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Cacography”?
Solution:
Esoteric – intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest. (Abstruse, arcane)
(d)Affirmer
Solution:
Asserter – someone who claims to speak the truth. (Affirmer, avower, asseverator)
(d)Consul
Retch – make the sound and movement of vomiting or make an unsuccessful effort to vomit. (Gag, heave)
(d)Laxity
Solution:
Remissness – the quality of being lax and neglectful. (Laxity, laxness, slackness)
(d)Avower
Solution:
Prestidigitator – someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience. (Conjurer, illutionist, magician)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Zappy”?
(d)Chirpy
Solution:
Zappy – Lively or energetic. (Buoyant, Chirpy, perky)
(b)Begone
Solution:
Avaunt – instruction to go away or go away. (Begone, beat it, bog off)
(c)Squiz
(d)Get lost
Solution:
Prehensile – immoderately desirous of acquiring or capable of grasping or having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain. (Grasping, greedy, covetous)
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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