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 October 16.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 October 16
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 “Fretwork”?
(d)Needlework
(e)None of these
Solution:
Fretwork – framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal. (Lattice, Latticework)
(d)Herrenvolk
(e)None of these
Solution:
Master race – a race that considers itself superior to all others and fitted to rule the others. (Herrenvolk)
(c)Fructify
(d)Dulcet
(e)None of these
Solution:
Call out – utter alound; often with surprise; horror, or joy. (Exclaim, outcry, shout)
(b)All the same
(d)Forthwith
Outright – wholly and completely or without restrictions. (forthwith, wholly, completely)
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Pouty”?
(d)Fractious
(e)None of these
Solution:
Pouty – easily irritated or annoyed or sullen or moody. (Cranky, fractious)
Solution:
Opalescent – having a play of lustrous rainbow colors. (Iridescent, nacreous, opaline)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Nuptial”?
(a)Polemical
(b)Viscous
(c)Apocryphal
(d)Bridal
(e)None of these
Solution:
Nuptial – of or relating to a wedding. (Bridal, spousal)
(c)Pellucid
(d)Aught
Solution:
Zilch – no amount at all; something of no value or importance. (Aught, cipher, goose egg)
(c)Petty
(d)Stingy
(e)None of these
Solution:
Gaudy – tastelessly showy or marked by conspicuous display. (Brassy, cheap, garish, flashy)
Solution:
Parodist – mimics literary or musical style for comic effect. (Lampooner)
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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