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 March 05.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 March 05
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 “Lurk”?
(b)Dekko
(d)Skulk
Solution:
Lurk – lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner. (Skulk)
(d)Whack
Solution:
Flak – intense adverse criticism. (Attack, blast, fire, flack)
(c)Pious
(d)Binge
Solution:
Orgy – any act of immoderate indulgence. (Binge, splurge)
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Clamminess”?
(d)Soberness
Solution:
Clamminess – unpleasant wetness. (Dankness)
Solution:
Sedgy – covered with sedges. (Grassy)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Fervent”?
(b)Cohere
(d)Austere
(e)None of these
Solution:
Fervent – characterized by intense emotion. (Ardent, fervid, fiery, impassioned)
(c)Mesomorphic
(d)Endomorphic
Solution:
Ectomorphic – having a build with little fat or muscle but with long limbs. (Asthenic, lean, meager, thin)
Solution:
Belletristic – written and regarded for aesthetic value rather than content. (literate)
Solution:
Trumpeter – a musician who plays the trumpet or cornet. (Cornetist)
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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