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 March 20.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on Hindu Editorial 2020 March 20
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.
Depredation: On Wednesday, Los Angeles city leaders said they want to halt the issuance of depredation permits, which allow lethal action against cougars.
(a)Brooch
(b)Wreak
(c)Debase
(d)Ravage
(e)None of these
Solution:
Depredation – an act of attacking or plundering or a destructive action. (Ravage, plunder)
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.
Inimitable: Leave aside Spain, where Barcelona breeds its own, inimitable style, and the answer might be that we are rushing toward uniformity.
(c)Tenable
(d)Deleterious
(e)None of these
Solution:
Inimitable – defying imitation; matchless. (Unique, distinctive, quirky)
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.
Tenable: The current policy is based on a set of assumptions about al-Shabab and the Somali government that do not appear tenable.
(d)Prevalant
(e)None of these
Solution:
Tenable – able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection or based on sound reasoning or evidence. (Defensible, justifiable, reasonable)
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.
Wreak: Definitely no wild Buck, periodically returning to wreak revenge on hunters found with throats slashed cruelly open.
(d)Paliate
Solution:
Wreak – cause to happen or to occur as a consequence or cause a large amount of damage or harm or inflict. (Inflict, make for)
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.
Prattle: Partisan judges who impose reactionary policies from the bench often try to elevate their reasoning beyond the prattle of fringe-right talk radio.
Solution:
Prattle – speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly. (Blabber, chatter, gabble)
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.
Irksome: It’s not loud enough to be a serious disruption in a public place, but I found it more irksome than useful nonetheless.
(c)Mendicant
(d)Tedious
(e)None of these
Solution:
Irksome – so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness or irritating; annoying. (Tedious, tiresome, wearisome)
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.
Despoil: The church was despoiled of its marble wall covering.
(a)Pillage
(b)Moot
(c)Descry
(d)Consecrate
(e)None of these
Solution:
Despoil – steal or violently remove valuable possessions from; plunder. (Pillage, foray, loot)
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.
Hermitage – In 1925, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Turkey’s first president, closed all the orders and hermitages as part of his secularization policies.
(b)Antares
(c)Farina
(d)Hoop
(e)None of these
Solution:
Hermitage – the abode of a hermit or the dwelling of a hermit, especially when small and remote. (Domicile, retreat, haven)
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.
Brawn: He believes Hollywood has often have had an over-reliance on physical brawn as the deciding factor for portraying a strong man.
(d)Adroit
(e)None of these
Solution:
Brawn – the trait of possessing muscular strength or physical strength in contrast to intelligence. (Thew, robustness, toughness)
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.
Divulge: The fact wasn’t divulged at Manfred’s news conference Tuesday as much as it was clarified.
(d)Burnish
(e)None of these
Solution:
Divulge – make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret. (Reveal, disclose, expose)
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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