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Weekly English Vocab – The Hindu Editorial 2021 January 29

by Fathimath Ansara
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 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 2021 January 29.

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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 January 29

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 “Cul de sac”?

(a)Largesse
(b)Badinage
(c)Modicum
(d)Blind alley
(e)None of these
Ans: (d) Blind alley

Solution:

Cul de sac – a passage with access only at one end or a street with only one way in or out. (Blind alley, impasse, dead end)

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

(a)Impasse
(b)Munificence
(c)Endowment
(d)Self-denial
(e)None of these
Ans: (e) None of these

Solution:

Autarchy – a political system governed by a single individual or economic independence as a national policy. (Autocracy)

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

(a)Edacity
(b)Hoggishness
(c)Iconoclast
(d)Pomposity
(e)None of these
Ans: (d) Pomposity

Solution:

Ostentation – lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity. (Inflation, Splashiness, pomposity)

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

(a)Fracas
(b)Doggerel
(c)Abstemious
(d)Sanctimonious

(e)None of these
Ans: (d) Sanctimonious
Solution:

Pharisaical – excessively or hypocritically pious. (Pietistical, sanctimonious)

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5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Subluxation”?

(a)Degranulation
(b)Gesticulation
(c)Cornification
(d)Machicolation
(e)None of these
Ans: (e) None of these

Solution:

Subluxation – partial displacement of a joint or organ.

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

(a)Xerophyte
(b)Entophyte
(c)Phanerogam
(d)Mrindangam
(e)None of these

Ans: (c) Phanerogam

Solution:

Spermatophyte – plant that reproduces by means of seeds not spores. (Phanerogam, seed plant)

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

(a)Striate
(b)Maraud
(c)Fawn
(d)Morbid
(e)None of these
Ans: (c) Fawn

Solution:

Kotow – try to gain favor by cringing or flattering. (Bootlick, fawn, kowtow)

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

(a)Dehydrate
(b)Sybarite
(c)Triumvirate
(d)Fulminate
(e)None of these
Ans: (a) Dehydrate

Solution:

Exsiccate – lose water or moisture. (Dehydrate, desiccate)

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

(a)Befitting
(b)Infallible
(c)Stentorian
(d)Bantering
(e)None of these

Ans: (d) Bantering

Solution:

Facetious – cleverly amusing in tone. (Bantering)

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

(a)Suavity
(b)Sinecure
(c)Lewdness
(d)Enamor

(e)None of these
Ans: (c) Lewdness

Solution:

Salacity – the trait of behaving in an obscene manner. (Bawdiness, lewdness, obscenity)

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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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