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 The Hindu Editorial 2020 December 04.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 December 04
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 “Hold water”?
(b)Bland
(d)Precept
Solution:
Hold water – resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc. (Hold up, stand up)
(d)Unconditionally
(e)None of these
Solution:
Flatly – in an unqualified manner or in a firm and unequivocal manner. (Categorically, unconditionally)
(c)Proactive
(d)Infallible
(e)None of these
Solution:
Fricative – of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage. (Continuant, sibilant, spirant, strident)
Monitory – serving to warn or giving or serving as a warning. (Admonitory, cautionary, exemplary)
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Bring forth”?
(d)Loath
(e)None of these
Solution:
Bring forth – bring into existence. (Generate)
Solution:
Gaffe – a socially awkward or tactless act. (faux pas, gaucherie, slip, solecism)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Batter”?
(b)Edict
(c)Visage
(d)Baste
(e)None of these
Solution:
Batter – strike against forcefully or strike violently and repeatedly. (Baste, clobber, buffet)
(c)Veritable
(d)Gentry
Solution:
Asinine – showing a lack of intelligence or thought; stupid and silly. (Fatuous, inane)
Solution:
Telamon – a figure of a man used as a supporting column. (Atlas)
Solution:
Flag-waving – fanatically patriotic. (Chauvinistic, jingoistic)
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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