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 12.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 March 12
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 “Colossus”?
(b)Behemoth
(d)Wanton
(e)None of these
Solution:
Colossus – someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful. (Behemoth, giant, goliath)
(d)Languid
(e)None of these
Solution:
Knavishly – in an artful manner. (Artfully, craftily, cunningly)
(c)Stipulate
(d)Immortalize
(e)None of these
Solution:
Commemorate – be or provide a memorial to a person or an event. (Immortalize, memorialize)
Sylphlike – (a woman or girl) slender and graceful like a sylph. (Lean, thin, meager)
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Impoverished”?
(d)Necessitous
(e)None of these
Solution:
Impoverished – poor enough to need help from other. (Necessitous, destitute)
Solution:
Arsonist – a criminal wo illegally sets fire to property. (Firebug, incendiary)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Pettish”?
(b)Edict
(d)Chastise
(e)None of these
Solution:
Pettish – easily irritated or annoyed. (Cranky, fractious, irritable)
(c)Maxim
(d)Emesis
(e)None of these
Solution:
Disgorgement – the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth. (Emesis, puking, regurgitation)
Solution:
Mulishness – the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome. (Obstinancy, stubbornness)
Solution:
Grouch – a bad tempered person. (Churl, crosspatch. grump)
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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