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 November 05.
Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 November 05
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.
A word has been given in the following question. In response to the highlighted word, sentences have been provided in the options below. Find the appropriate statement representing the given word.
1. Brutal
A) Everybody of us admired her Brutall figure.
B) In its most brutality form, this plan will work.
C) The brutal attack on the Shyma left her with a broken jaw and two black eyes.
D) But a grey brutalled was settling over me
E) The birth of her child was brutal, if not past due.
Ans: C-The brutal attack on the Shyma left her with a broken jaw and two black eyes.
Solution
The correct answer is Option C, i.e. The brutal attack on the Shyma left her with a broken jaw and two black eyes.
The word “Brutal” means suitable to one who lacks intelligence, sensitivity, or compassion.
Among the given statements, Option C seems to portray the exact denotation of the provided word.
Hence, the correct answer will be option C, i.e. “The brutal attack on the Shyma left her with a broken jaw and two black eyes.
A word has been given in the following question. In response to the highlighted word, sentences have been provided in the options below. Find the appropriate statement representing the given word.
2. Dissipate
A) He abjured his life of dissipate.
B) Rashmi was enervated from dissipation
C) Or would it produce delay and dissipated of resources?
D) Conrad lived a life of luxury and dissipationment.
E) Don’t permit yourself in dissipating.
Ans: B-Rashmi was enervated from dissipation
Solution
The correct answer is Option B, i.e. Rashmi was enervated from dissipation. The word “Dissipate” means to break up and drive off dissipate a crowd.
Among the given statements, Option B seems to portray the exact denotation of the provided word.
Hence, the correct answer will be option B, i.e. “Rashmi was enervated from dissipation.”
A word has been given in the following question. In response to the highlighted word, sentences have been provided in the options below. Find the appropriate statement representing the given
3. Exemplify
A) The carousel is the most exemplify game, but have eternal chase each other distance.
B) The exemplified was situated on the outskirts of a larger village.
C) The exemplified was situated on the outskirts of a larger village.
D) This cheese is exemplified, its expiration date
E) Students expect their professors to exemplify good behaviour at all times.
Ans: E-Students expect their professors to exemplify good behaviour at all times.
Solution
The correct answer is Option E, i.e. Students expect their professors to exemplify good behaviour at all times.
The word “Exemplify” means to be a typical example of something.
Among the given statements, Option E seems to portray the exact denotation of the provided word.
Hence, the correct answer will be option E, i.e. “Students expect their professors to exemplify good behaviour at all times.”
A word has been given in the following question. In response to the highlighted word, sentences have been provided in the options below. Find the appropriate statement representing the given word.
4. Allay
A) A lotion of sodium bicarbonate is useful to allay itching.
B) They were sitting in the allay by a window in the drawing room.
C) A rise in violent and allayed crimes is plaguing the once peaceful city.
D) If not repaired now it may become irreparable, and there is the danger of anarchy and allayes in India too
E) A few even allayed that they’d seen the tragedy coming; that it had been in essence inevitable.
Ans: A-A lotion of sodium bicarbonate is useful to allay itching.
Solution
The correct answer is Option A, i.e. A lotion of sodium bicarbonate is useful to allay itching.
The word “Allay” means to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity.
Among the given statements, Option A seems to portray the exact denotation of the provided word.
Hence, the correct answer will be option A, i.e. “A lotion of sodium bicarbonate is useful to allay itching.”
A word has been given in the following question. In response to the highlighted word, sentences have been provided in the options below. Find the appropriate statement representing the given word.
5. Ethereal
A) The Mustangs won a lot of games and had an ethereal.
B) The wet wood wouldn’t ethereal easily.
C) I think the whole country would be in complete ethereal if there were any diminution of suburban services.
D) The ethereal war could have gone on for another five years
E) She wouldn’t be buried in the ethereal silks of the wealthy or have her hair inlaid with flowers and perfumes.
Ans: E-She wouldn’t be buried in the ethereal silks of the wealthy or have her hair inlaid with flowers and perfumes.
Solution
The correct answer is Option E, i.e. She wouldn’t be buried in the ethereal silks of the wealthy or have her hair inlaid with flowers and perfumes.
The word “Ethereal” means of or relating to the regions beyond the earth.
Among the given statements, Option E seems to portray the exact denotation of the provided word.
Hence, the correct answer will be option E, i.e. “She wouldn’t be buried in the ethereal silks of the wealthy or have her hair inlaid with flowers and perfumes.”
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A word has been given in the following question. In response to the highlighted word, sentences have been provided in the options below. Find the appropriate statement representing the given word.
6. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Exiguity”
A) Proficiency
B) Despair
C) Persistence
D) Leanness
E) None of these
Ans: D-Leanness
Solution
Exiguity – the quality of being meager. (Leanness, Meagerness)
A word has been given in the following question. In response to the highlighted word, sentences have been provided in the options below. Find the appropriate statement representing the given word.
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Foment” ?
A) Envisage
B) Oppress
C) Agitate
D) Plead
E) None of these
Ans: C-Agitate
Solution
Foment – try to stir up public opinion. (Agitate, stir up)
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8. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Supercilious” ?
A) Imperious
B) Cardinal
C) Notwithstanding
D) Modest
E) None of these
Ans: A-Imperious
Solution
Supercilious – having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. (Disdainful, Haughty, Imperious)
9. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Luridness” ?
A) Esteem
B) Pious
C) Sensationalism
D) Extravagance
E) None of these
Ans: B-She C-Sensationalism
Solution
Luridness – the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes. (Sensationalism)
10. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Creed” ?
A) Exploit
B) Sublime
C) Suffrage
D) Kindle
E) None of these
Ans: E-None of these
Solution
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