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Weekly English Vocabulary – The Hindu Editorial 2020 June 12

by Fathimath Ansara
August 23, 2021
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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”?

(a)Scrawl
(b)Swill
(c)Sloth
(d)Sug
(e)None of these
Ans: (a) Scrawl
Solution:
Cacography – Poor handwriting. (Scrawl, scribble)

 

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

(a)Intelligent
(b)Piggish
(c)Abstruse
(d)Wet
(e)None of these
Ans: (c) Abstruse

Solution:

Esoteric – intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest. (Abstruse, arcane)

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

(a)Skelder
(b)Intruder
(c)Compeller
(d)Affirmer

(e)None of these
Ans: (d) Affirmer

Solution:

Asserter – someone who claims to speak the truth. (Affirmer, avower, asseverator)

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4. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Retch”?
(a)Distribute
(b)Slurp
(c)Gag
(d)Consul
(e)None of these
Ans: (c) Gag
Solution:

Retch – make the sound and movement of vomiting or make an unsuccessful effort to vomit. (Gag, heave)

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5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Remissness”?
(a)Hoggishness
(b)Edacity
(c)Docile
(d)Laxity

(e)None of these
Ans: (d) Laxity

Solution:

Remissness – the quality of being lax and neglectful. (Laxity, laxness, slackness)

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

(a)Frogman
(b)Conjurer
(c)Ancestor
(d)Avower
(e)None of these
Ans: (b) Conjurer

Solution:

Prestidigitator – someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience. (Conjurer, illutionist, magician)

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

(a)Piggish
(b)Edacious
(c)Vital
(d)Chirpy
(e)None of these
Ans: (d) Chirpy

Solution:

Zappy – Lively or energetic. (Buoyant, Chirpy, perky)

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

(a)Take off
(b)Begone
(c)Gash
(d)Well off
(e)None of these
Ans: (b) Begone

Solution:

Avaunt – instruction to go away or go away. (Begone, beat it, bog off)

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

(a)Prattle
(b)Cackle
(c)Squiz
(d)Get lost
(e)None of these
Ans: (c) Squiz

Solution:

Dekko – a quick look for a look. (Squiz)

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

(a)Veracious
(b)Sumptuous
(c)Scandalous
(d)Grasping
(e)None of these
Ans: (d) Grasping

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)

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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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