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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 June 26

by Fathimath Ansara
August 3, 2020
in Articles, Online Quiz, Vocabulary
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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 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 June 26.

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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 June 26

Attempt these free online quiz consisting of important English Vocabulary questions based on The Hindu Editorial which will be helpful for competitive exams like bank exam, PSC, SSC etc.

1. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Antagonistic”?

(a)Ordain
(b)Asphyxiate
(c)Suspended
(d)Inimical
(e)None of these
Ans: (d) Inimical

Solution:

Antagonistic – showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or something. (Hostile,inimical, opposed)

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

(a)Speck
(b)Mite
(c)Smidge
(d)Smidge
(e)None of these
Ans: (c) Smidge

Solution:

Frown – furrow one’s brows in an expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration. (Scowl, lour)

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

(a)Exalt
(b)Volplane
(c)Stampede
(d)Teaching method
(e)None of these
Ans: (c) Teaching method

Solution:

Pedagogics – the principles and methods of instruction. (Pedagogy, teaching method)

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4. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Absurd”?
(a)Assent
(b)Siege
(c)Sappy
(d)Ludicrous
(e)None of these
Ans: (d) Ludicrous
Solution:

Absurd – wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate. (Ludicrous, Ridiculous)

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5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Appalled”?
(a)Thronged
(b)Dismayed
(c)Venerated
(d)Assailed

(e)None of these
Ans: (b) Dismayed

Solution:

Appalled – struck with fear, dread, or consternation or greatly dismayed or horrified. (Aghast, dismayed, shocked)

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

(a)Propitious
(b)Scoot
(c)Crossout
(d)Agile
(e)None of these
Ans: (d) Agile

Solution:

Spry – moving quickly and lightly or active and lively. (Agile, nimble, quick)

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

(a)Endomorph
(b)Sublime
(c)Earnest money
(d)Whale louse

(e)None of these
Ans: (c) Earnest money

Solution:

Arles – Money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract. (Earnest money)

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

(a)Suffraged
(b)Imposed
(c)Endowed
(d)Gilded
(e)None of these
Ans: (d) Gilded

Solution:

Opulent – ostentatiously rich and superior in quality. (Deluxe, gilded, luxurious)

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

(a)Seedy
(b)Funny
(c)Witty
(d)Zappy
(e)None of these
Ans: (a) Seedy

Solution:

Slummy – indicative or poverty or squalid or unfit for human habitation. (Seedy, insalubrious)

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

(a)Ensue
(b)Collocate
(c)Brook
(d)Gale
(e)None of these
Ans: (b) Collocate

Solution:

Juxtapose – place or deal with close together for contrasting effect. (Collocate, colligate, contrast)

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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 Hindu editorial, which will be published every Friday.

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