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Weekly English Vocabulary – The Hindu Editorial 2020 May 15

by Entri
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 May 15.

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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 May 15

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

(a)Vain
(b)Abjure
(c)Reproach
(d)Fret
(e)None of these
Ans: (d) Fret
Solution:

Niggle – worry unnecessarily or excessively or cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety. (Fret, fuss)

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

(a)Summary treatement
(b)Decentralization
(c)Overdramatise
(d)Volplane
(e)None of these
Ans: (a) Summary treatement

Solution:

Short shrift – a brief and unsympathetic rejection. (Summary treatement)

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

(a)Flabbergast
(b)Cognitive
(c)Eudaimonia
(d)Anencephaly
(e)None of these
Ans: (c) Eudaimonia

Solution:

Well-being – a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous. (Upbeat, welfare, eudaimonia)

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4. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Dorky”?

(a)Flexor
(b)Piggish
(c)Langur
(d)Geeky
(e)None of these
Ans: (d) Geeky
Solution:

Dorky – Like a dork or socially inept or awkward. (Geeky, nerdy)

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5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word ‘Blarney’?
(a)Abnegate
(b)Inveigle
(c)Assure
(d)Reprimand
(e)None of these
Ans: (b) Inveigle

Solution:

Blarney – influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing or flattering. (Cajole, coax, inveigle)

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

(a)Soothing
(b)Propitious
(c)Veracious
(d)Slumberous
(e)None of these
Ans: (d) Slumberous

Solution:

Reposeful – affording physical or mental rest or having a calm and soothing quality; tranquil. (Slumberous, relaxing, restful)

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

(a)Footwears
(b)Furnitures
(c)Clothes

(d)Devices

(e)None of these
Ans: (c) Clothes

Solution:

Apparel – clothing in general.(Clothes, dress)

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

(a)Squirm
(b)Slash
(c)Smack
(d)Soothe
(e)None of these
Ans: (d) Soothe

Solution:

Salve – apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing or soothe wounded pride or one’s conscience. (Soothe, relieve, alleviate)

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

(a)Torrid
(b)Plaudit
(c)Shrift
(d)Writhe
(e)None of these
Ans: (d) Writhe

Solution:

Squirm – to move in a twisting or contorted motion or wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort. (Wriggle, writhe)

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

(a)Judgement
(b)Acclamation
(c)Campaign
(d)Condemnation
(e)None of these
Ans: (b) Acclamation

Solution:

Plaudit – an expression of praise or enthusiastic approval. (Acclamation, praise)

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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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