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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 16.
Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 October 16
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 opposite in meaning of the word “Impenitent” ?
A Remorseless
B Determined
C Repentant
D Headstrong
E None of these
Ans: C Repentant
Solution
Impenitent – not feeling shame or regret about one’s actions or attitudes.
Synonyms : Unrepentant, obdurate, uncontrite.
Antonyms : Repentant, remorseful, contrite.
2. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Yearn” ?
A Raptorous
B Negligent
C Voracious
D Languish
E None of these
Ans: D-Languish
Solution
Yearn – have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from. (Languish, crave)
3. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Wither” ?
A Yell
B Wilt
C Allure
D Yoke
E None of these
Ans: A-Wilt
Solution
Wither – become dry and shrivelled. (Wilt, droop, fade)
4. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Vagabond” ?
A Archin
B Itinerant
C Intrepid
D Irksome
E None of these
Ans: B- Itinerant
Solution
Vagabond – a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job. (Itinerant, wanderer, nomad)
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Blemish” ?
A Deceit
B Protest
C Permit
D Spoil
E None of these
Ans: D-Spoil
Solution
Blemish – spoil the appearance or quality of something. (Spoil, impair, tarnish)
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6. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Immiserate” ?
A Disembark
B Impoverish
C Abet
D Endue
E None of these
Ans: B-Impoverish
Solution
Immiserate – become poor. (Immiserize, impoverish)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Unbitter” ?
A Inimitable
B Immutable
C Reactionary
D Unresentful
E None of these
Ans: D- Unresentful
Solution
Unbitter – having or showing no resentment or desire for revenge. (Unresentful)
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8. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Hatchet job” ?
A Malevolent
B Irksome
C Calumniation
D Promiscuous
E None of these
Ans: C- Calumniation
Solution
Hatchet job – a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone’s words or actions. (Calumniation, defamation, traducement)
9. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Stridence” ?
A Encroachment
B Pedantic
C Palatable
D Shrillness
E None of these
Ans: D-Shrillness
Solution
Stridence – having the timbre of a loud high-pitched sound. (Shrillness, stridency)
10. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Jobber” ?
A Philology
B Middleman
C Maraud
D Imbibe
E None of these
Ans: B-Middleman
Solution
Jobber – someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers. (Middleman, wholesaler)
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