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Weekly English Vocab – The Hindu Editorial 2021 April 23

by Uma Varier
August 24, 2021
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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 of 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 answers and solutions. Check here for Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 April 23.

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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 April 23

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 “Hiatus”?

(a) Abatement
(b) HIndrance
(c) Scarcity
(d) Stake
(e) None of these
Ans: (a) Abatement

Solution:

Hiatus – an interruption in the intensity or amount of something. (Abatement, reprieve)

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2. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Ataractic”?

(a) Codicil
(b) Morbid
(c) Sedative
(d) Proactive
(e) None of these
Ans: (c) Sedative

Solution:

Ataractic – tending to soothe or tranquillize. (Ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing)

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3. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Hubris”?

(a) Decree
(b) Tout
(c) Esteem
(d) Conceit
(e) None of these
Ans: (d) Conceit

Solution:

Hubris – overbearing pride or presumption or excessive pride or self-confidence. (Conceit)

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4. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Adeptness”?

(a) Retort
(b) Deftness
(c) Siege
(d) Suffrage
(e) None of these
Ans: (b) Deftness
Solution:
Adeptness – skillful performance or ability without difficulty. (Adroitness, deftness)
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5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Catabolism”?

(a) Surrealism
(b) Literalism
(c) Simulation
(d) Dissimilation
(e) None of these
Ans: (d) Dissimilation

Solution:

Catabolism – breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy. (Dissimilation, katabolism)

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6. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Hunker”?

(a) Impel
(b) Slay
(c) Scrooch
(d) Forsake
(e) None of these
Ans: (c) Scrooch

Solution:

Hunker – sit one one’s heels. (Scrooch, squat)

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7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Scalper”?

(a) Counterfeiter
(b) Tranquilizer
(c) Editorializer
(d) Multiemployer
(e) None of these
Ans: (e) None of these

Solution:

Scalper – someone who buys something and resells it at a price far above the initial cost.

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8. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Boor”?

(a) Rout
(b) Rout
(c) Goth
(d) Grove
(e) None of these
Ans: (c) Goth

Solution:

Boor – a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement. (Goth, churl, barbarian)

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9. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Archness” ?

(a) Felicitousness
(b) Perkiness
(c) Partisan
(d) Fathom
(e) None of these
Ans: (b) Perkiness

Solution:

Archness – inappropriate playfulness. (impertinence, perkiness, pertiness)

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10. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Vermin”?

(a) Chiromancer
(b) Bricklayer
(c) Insurgent
(d) Nihilist
(e) None of these
Ans: (e) None of these 

Solution:

Vermin – an irritating or obnoxious person. (Varmint)

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We hope this blog was helpful for you in improving your knowledge of Vocabulary. Stay tuned with Entri for weekly vocabulary based on Hindu editorial, which will be published every Friday.

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