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 26.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 March 26
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 “Brogan”?
(b)Bricklayer
(d)Frogman
Solution:
Brogan – a thick and heavy shoe. (Brogue, cloghopper, work shoe)
(d)Luxuriantly
Solution:
Lushly – in an abundant and luxuriant manner. (Luxuriantly)
(c)Serpentine
(d)Stringent
(e)None of these
Solution:
Snaky – resembling a serpent in form. (Serpentine, snakelike)
Vicarage – an official residence provided by a church for its parson; vicar or rector. (Parsonage, rectory)
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Bigotry”?
(d)Dogmatism
(e)None of these
Solution:
Bigotry – the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot. (Dogmatism)
Solution:
Retaliate – take revenge for a peceived wrong. (Avenge, revenge)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Pennon”?
(b)Fortune teller
(d)Retort
(e)None of these
Solution:
Pennon – a long flag; often tapering or a long triangular or swallow-tailed flag, especially one of a kind formerly attached to a lance or helmet; a pennant. (Pennant, streamer, waft)
(c)False fruit
(d)Gale
(e)None of these
Solution:
Pome – a fleshy fruit having seed chambers and an outer fleshy part. (False fruit)
Solution:
Opprobrium – state of disgrace resulting from public abuse. (Obloquy)
Solution:
Fungibility – the quality of being capable of exchange or interchange. (Exchangeability, interchangeability)
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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