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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 22.
Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 October 22
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 “Defiler”?
A Polluter
B Declarer
C Exprimer
D Manifester
E None of these
Ans: A-Polluter
Solution
Defiler – a person or organization that causes pollution of the environment. (Polluter)
2. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Arouser”?
A Liberal
B Flagrant
C Exprimer
D Waker
E None of these
Ans: D-Waker
Solution
Arouser – someone who rouses others from sleep. (Rouser, waker)
3. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Verity”?
A Campaign
B Convention
C Trueness
D Venture
E None of these
Ans: C-Trueness
Solution
Verity – conformity to reality or actuality. (The true, trueness, truth)
4. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Cavalier”?
A Emolument
B High-handed
C Ungainly
D Impiety
E None of these
Ans: B-High-handed
Solution
Cavalier – given to haughty disregard of others. (High-handed, domineering)
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Wilt”?
A Yell
B Abet
C Yoke
D Wither
E None of these
Ans: D-Wither
Solution
Wilt – become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease; droop. (Wither,
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6. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Ingeminate”?
A Descry
B Sultry
C Nettle
D Iterate
E None of these
Ans: D-Iterate
Solution
Ingeminate – to say, state, or perform again. (Iterate, repeat, restate)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Awning”?
A Fissure
B Sunblind
C Fraught
D Knoll
E None of these
Ans: B-Sunblind
Solution
Awning – a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun. (Sunblind, sunshade)
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8. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Riled”?
A Callous
B Exasperated
C Subjugated
D Blustered
E None of these
Ans: B-Exasperated
Solution
Riled – aroused to impatience or anger. (Annoyed, exasperated, irritated)
9. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Scathing”?
A Vituperative
B Expiate
C Petulant
D Uncouth
E None of these
Ans: A-Vituperative
Solution
Scathing – marked by harshly abusive criticism. (Coruscating, vituperative)
10. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning as the word “Cherubic”?
A Seethe
B Diffident
C Implacable
D Seraphic
E None of these
Ans: D-Seraphic
Solution
Cherubic – having a kind personality, befitting an angel or cherub. (Angelic, seraphic)
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