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 September 18.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 September 18
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 “Hairsplitting”?
(d)Finespun
Solution:
Hairsplitting – developed in excessively fine detail. (Finespun)
(d)Iconoclast
Solution:
Prowler – someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions. (Sneak, stalker)
(c)Saturnine
(d)Madrigal
Solution:
Torticollis – an unnatural condition in which the head leans to one side because the neck muscles on that side are contracted. (Wryneck)
(b)Piggish
(d)Snappy
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Glutton”?
(d)Viscid
(e)None of these
Solution:
Glutton – a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess. (Gormandizer, Gourmand, greedyguts, trencherman)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Jut”?
(a)Asperse
(b)Stilt
(c)Jocund
(d)Protrude
(e)None of these
Solution:
Jut – extend out in space. (Project, protrude, stick out)
(c)Sultry
(d)Effete
Solution:
Stifling – characterized by oppressive heat and humidity. (Sulfurous, sultry)
(c)Dissident
(d)Endemic
(e)None of these
Solution:
Heterodox – characterized by departure from accepted belief or standards. (Dissident, heretical)
Solution:
Rarefy – lessen the density of or solidity of or make more subtle or refined. (Rarify, sublimate, subtilize)
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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