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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 October 1.
Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 October 1
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 the same meaning as the word
“Crusade”?
A Pomp
B Campaign
C Grove
D Beseech
E None of these
Ans: B-Campaign
Solution:
Crusade – a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a
particular end. (Campaign, drive, movement).
2. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning as the word
“Anfractuous”?
A Impel
B Phlegmatic
C Undertaking
D Crooked
E None of these
Ans: D- Crooked
Solution:
Anfractuous – full of twists and turns. (Crooked)
3. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word
“Glibly”?
A Gale
B Muse
C Cower
D Intrigue
E None of these
Ans: E-None of these
Solution:
Glibly – with superficial plausibility. (Slickly)
4. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word
“Protrude”?
A Bulge
B Brook
C Endow
D Kindle
E None of these
Ans: A-Bulge
Solution:
Protrude – extend out in space or swell or protrude outwards. (Bulge, jut,
project).
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word
“Unfathomed”?
A Succumbed
B Sublime
C Assail
D Profound
E None of these
Ans: D- Profound
Solution:
Unfathomed – situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have
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6. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word
“Pythonesque”?
A Surreal
B Siege
C Pious
D Ordain
E None of these
Ans: A- Surreal
Solution:
Pythonesque – surreal or absurd. (Phantasmagoric, surreal, surrealistic)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word
“Evildorer”?
A Afflict
B Sinner
C Facile
D Conspicuous
E None of these
Ans: B- Sinner
Solution:
Evildorer – a person who sins (without repenting). (Sinner)
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8. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word
“Pokey”?
A Dilatory
B Suspended
C Perpetual
D Substantial
E None of these
Ans: A- Dilatory
Solution:
Pokey – slow or wasting time. (Dilatory, laggard, poky)
9. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word
“Vastitude”?
A Lofty
B Credible
C Modest
D Enormousness
E None of these
Ans: D- Enormousness
Solution:
Vastitude – unusual largeness in size, extent, or number. (Enormousness,
grandness, greatness
10. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word
“Meddling”?
A Notwithstanding
B Multitude
C Contempt
D Interference
E None of these
Ans: D- Interference
Solution:
Meddling – act or process of interfering in the affairs of others when it is
unwanted or annoying. (Interference, intrusion)
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