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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 July 16

by Uma Varier
July 23, 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 July 16.

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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 July 16

Attempt these free online quizzes 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 the same meaning of the word “Wile”?

(a) Rococo
(b) Chicane
(c) Mundane
(d) Venial
(e) None of these
Ans: (b) Chicane

Solution:

Wile – the use of tricks to deceive someone. (Chicane, guile)

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

(a) Demonstrable
(b) Loquacious
(c) Waffle
(d) Excusable
(e) None of these

Ans: (d) Excusable

Solution:

Venial – easily excused or forgiven. (Excusable, forgivable)

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

(a) Filch
(b) Tout
(c) Wraith
(d) Comport
(e) None of these
Ans: (e) None of these

Solution:

Yore – a time long past or of long ago or former times.

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

(a) Hummock
(b) Mountebank
(c) Penchant
(d) Kingpin
(e) None of these
Ans: (d) Kingpin
Solution:
Bigwig – the most important person in a group or undertaking or an important person, especially in a particular sphere. (Kingpin, top banana)
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5. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning of the word “Obstreperous”?

(a) Cryptic
(b) Invincible
(c) Belligerent
(d) Defiant
(e) None of these
Ans: (d) Defiant

Solution:

Obstreperous – noisily and stubbornly defiant. (Defiant, noncompliant)

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

(a) Debacle
(b) Archetype
(c) Burl
(d) Cant
(e) None of these
Ans: (c) Burl

Solution:

Slub – soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design. (Burl, knot)

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

(a) Embossing
(b) Shirking
(c) Mincing
(d) Gawking
(e) None of these
Ans: (b) Shirking

Solution:

Goldbricking – the evasion of work or duty or invent excuses to avoid a task; shirk. (Shirking, slacking, goofing off)

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

(a) Bilious
(b) Aquiline
(c) Sentient
(d) Savory
(e) None of these
Ans: (d) Savory

Solution:

Piquant – having an agreeably pungent taste. (Savory, zesty)

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

(a) Simper
(b) Rile
(c) Buxom
(d) Betray
(e) None of these
Ans: (d) Betray

Solution:

Cuckold – be sexually unfaithful to one’s partner in marriage. (Betray, wander, cheat)

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

(a) Burgeon
(b) Maxim
(c) Felicitous
(d) Heyday
(e) None of these
Ans: (d) Heyday

Solution:

Efflorescence – the period of greatest prosperity or productivity. (Heyday, Bloom)

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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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