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 November 06.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 November 06
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 “Unsubtle”?
(d)Broad
(e)None of these
Solution:
Unsubtle – lacking subtlety; obvious. (Broad)
(d)Calmly
(e)None of these
(c)African
(d)Sri Lankan
(e)None of these
Solution:
Ceylonese – of or relating to Sri Lanka or its people or culture. (Sri Lankan)
(a)Leaping bird
(b)Albatross
(c)Firebird
(d)Volplane
(e)None of these
Scarlet tanager – the male is bright red with black wings and tail. (Piranga olivacea, firebird, redbird)
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Shrive”?
(d)Append
(e)None of these
Solution:
Shrive – grant remission of a sin to. (Absolve)
Solution:
Multifariousness – the state of quality of being diverse; a collection of many different types or kinds. (Diverseness, diversity, variety)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Demeaningly”?
(a)Adamantly
(b)Argumentatively
(c)Anxiously
(d)Humiliatingly
(e)None of these
Solution:
Demeaningly – in a humiliating manner. (Humiliatingly)
(c)Staid
(d)Lallygag
Solution:
Linger – spend time in one place doing little or wasting time. (Dillydally, footie, hang around, lallygag)
(c)Rookie
(d)Purport
(e)None of these
Solution:
Greenhorn – an awkward and inexperienced youth. (Cub, rookie)
Solution:
Docket – a temporarily organized plan for matters to be attended to. (Agenda, schedule)
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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