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 19.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 June 19
1. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Vexation”?
Solution:
Vexation – the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried. (Annoyance, irritation, chafe)
Solution:
Apparition – a ghostly appearing figure or a remarkable or unexpected appearance of someone or something. (Fantasm, phantom, spectre)
(d)Belittle
Solution:
Pamper – treat with excessive indulgence or indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil. (Coddle, cosset, indulge)
(d)Liberal
Philippic – a speech of violent denunciation or a bitter attack or denunciation, especially a verbal one. (Tirade, broadside)
(d)Plaintive
Solution:
Mournful – expressing sorrow or feeling, expressing, or inducing sadness, regret, or grief. (Plaintive, sorrowful)
(d)Bright spark
Solution:
Smartypants – someone being or trying to be irritatingly clever, a smart alec. (Bright spark, smart-arse)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Zappy”?
(d)Ready money
Solution:
Wherewithal – the money or other means needed for a particular purpose especially financial means. (Ready money, capital
(b)Despair
Solution:
Exodus – a mass departure of people. (Withdrawl, evacuation, hegira)
(c)Ordain
(d)Skulduggery
Solution:
Jiggery-pokery – verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way or deceitful or dishonest behaviour. (Hanky-panky, hocus-pocus, skulduggery)
(d)Retort
Solution:
Scumbag – a contemptible or objectionable person. (Crumb, dirty dog)
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.
