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 20.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 November 20
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 “Lickerish”?
(b)Edifice
(e)None of these
Solution:
Lickerish – lecherous; lustful. (Liquorish)
(d)Teem
(e)None of these
(c)Warble
(d)Preeminent
Solution:
Marquee – greatest in importance, degree, significance or achievement. (Leading, preeminent)
(a)Spat
(b)Teem
(c)Mien
(d)Bite
(e)None of these
Morsel – a small amount of solid food; a mouthful. (Bit, bite)
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Defrayal” ?
(d)Devolve
(e)None of these
Solution:
Defrayal – the act of paying money. (Defrayment, payment)
Solution:
Rawness – a pain that is felt as when the area is touched. (Soreness, tenderness)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Hogwash”?
(a)Ex vivo
(b)Gadfly
(c)Halcyon
(d)Irish bull
(e)None of these
Solution:
Hogwash – statements or beliefs that are untrue or make no sense. (Irish bull, applesauce, bilge, buncombe)
(c)Rascally
(d)Polemical
Solution:
Blackguardly – lacking principles or scruples. (Rascally, roguish, scoundrelly)
(d)Tumble
(e)None of these
Solution:
Flouter – someone who jeers or mocks or treats something with contempt or calls out in derision. (Jeerer, mocker, scoffer)
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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