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 25.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2020 September 25
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 “Impasse”?
(d)Codicil
Solution:
Impasse – a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement it possible. (Deadlock, stalemate, dead end)
(d)Penurious
(c)Chamber
(d)Spindle-shaped
Solution:
Fusiform – tapering at each end. (Cigar-shaped, spindle-shaped)
(b)Ungainliness
(d)Contempt
Gawkiness – the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are extremely ungainly and inelegant. (ungainliness, clumsiness, awkwardness)
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Morrow”?
(d)Multitude
(e)None of these
Solution:
Morrow – the next day or the near future.
Solution:
Tempest-tossed – pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities. (Buffeted, storm-tossed)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Brininess”?
(a)Eagerness
(b)Retardness
(c)Exaltedness
(d)Salinity
(e)None of these
Solution:
Brininess – the relative proportion of salt in a solution.(Salinity)
(c)Extravagant
(d)Sublime
(c)Cowardly
(d)Eerily
(e)None of these
Solution:
Sunnily – In a cheerful manner. (Cheerily, pleasantly)
Solution:
Clepsydra – clock that measures time by the escape of water. (Water clock, water glass)
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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