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 30.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 October 30
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 “Wooing”?
(d)Courting
(e)None of these
Solution:
Wooing – a man’s courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman. (Courting, courtship)
(d)Roughen
(e)None of these
Solution:
Coarsen – make or become rough or make less subtle or refined. (Roughen, thicken)
(c)Edifice
(d)Sentinel
(e)None of these
(a)Depose
(b)Precept
(c)Fray
(d)Transfix
(e)None of these
Impale – pierce with a sharp stake or point. (Empale, spike, transfix)
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Flabbiness”?
(d)Decorum
(e)None of these
Solution:
Flabbiness – a flabby softness. (Flaccidity, limpness)
Solution:
Aloofness – a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner or indifference by personal withdrawl. (Remoteness, standoffishness, withdrawnness)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Entrancement”?
(a)Visage
(b)Ravishment
(c)Blandishment
(d)Chastise
(e)None of these
Solution:
Entrancement – a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment. (Ravishment)
(c)Flighty
(d)Gentry
Solution:
Skittish – unpredictably excitable. (Flighty, nervous, skittery)
(c)Staid
(d)Vassal
(e)None of these
Solution:
Half boot – a boot reaching halfway up to the knee. (Buskin, combat boot, desert boot)
Solution:
Glister – be lively; brilliant or exhibit virtuosity. (Coruscate, scintillate, sparkle)
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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