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 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 The Hindu Editorial 2020 August 07.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 August 07
Attempt these free online quiz consisting of important English Vocabulary questions based on 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 “Brooding”?
Solution:
Brooding – deeply or seriously thoughtful. (Broody, contemplative, musing)
(d)Formally
Solution:
Unassailably – in an unalterable and unchangeable manner. (Immutably, unalterably)
(c)Prohibiting
Solution:
Dumbfounding – bewildering or striking dumb with wonder. (Astounding)
(b)Batterer
(d)Bits and pieces
Gallimaufry – a motley assortment of things or a confused jumble or medley of things. (Bits and pieces, farrago, hotchpotch)
(d)Cardinal
Solution:
Obtusely – in a stupid manner. (Densely, dumbly)
(d)Bitchy
Solution:
Cattish – marked by or arising from malice. (Bitchy, catty)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Hatchet”?
(b)Wingspan
(c)Outlier
(d)Tomahawk
Solution:
Hatchet – weapon consisting of a fighting axe, used by North American Indians. (Tomahawk)
(d)Fricative
Solution:
sibilant – of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constructed passage. (Continuant, fricative, spirant)
(c)Faulter
(d)Sauguineness
Solution:
Hypnopaedia – teaching during sleep or learning by hearing while asleep or under hypnosis. (Sleep-learning)
Solution:
Subsidence – an abatement in intensity or degree. (Remission, remittal)
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.
