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 21.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 August 21
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 “Banter”?
Solution:
Banter – light teasing repartee or the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks. (Backchat, raillery)
(d)Contrite
Solution:
Rueful – feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offences. (Contrite, remorseful, ruthful)
(c)Scrupulous
Solution:
Flint – showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings. (Granitic, obdurate, stony)
(b)Ripple
(d)Wistful
(d)Fervent
Solution:
Soubriquet – a familiar name for a person ofen a shortened version or a person’s nickname. (Cognomen, monicker, byname)
(d)Elude
Solution:
Disembowel – remove the entrails of or cut open and remove the internal organs of. (Eviscerate, embowel)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Importunate”?
(b)Fostering
(c)Admonishing
(d)Imploring
Solution:
Importunate – expressing persistant and earnest entreaty or persistent, especially to the point of annoyance. (Beseeching, imploring, pleading)
(c)Anfractuosity
Solution:
Femininity – the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women. (Muliebrity)
(c)Odium
(d)Cruddy
Solution:
Filthy – disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter. (Cruddy, foul, nasty)
Solution:
Cloistered – of communal life sequestrated from the world under religious vows. (Conventual, monastic)
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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