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 June 11.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 June 11
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 same meaning of the word “Squelch”?
Solution:
Squelch – use force to compress, making out of normal shape or condition. (Mash, crush, squidge)
Ans: (a) Abscondment
Solution:
Decampment – the act of running away secretly. (Abscondment)
(b) Besiege
Solution:
Liken – consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous. (Compare, equate)
(b) Insurgent
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Recital”?
(b) Mortify
Solution:
Recital – the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events. (Narration, yarn)
(b) Dekko
Solution:
Boozer – a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually. (Alcoholic, alkie, dipso)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Whip hand”?
(b) Clubhand
Solution:
Whip hand – position of advantage and control. (Upper hand)
(b) Chiromancer
Solution:
Oculist – a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses. (Optometrist)
Solution:
Immodest – having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc or lacking humility or decency. (Indecorous, overweening)
Solution:
Objurgation – rebuking a person harshly. (Chiding, scolding)
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.
