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 September 03.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 September 03
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 of the word “Seething”?
Solution:
Seething – feeling or showing extreme anger. (Apoplectic, fuming, furious, irate)
Ans: (d) Fulsome
Solution:
Oleaginous – unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech. (Buttery, fulsome, smarmy)
Ans: (c) Groggery
Solution:
Tavern – a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks. (Groggery, pothouse, gin-mill)
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning of the word “Detonate”?
Solution:
Detonate – cause to burst with a violent release of energy. (Blow up, explode, set off)
Solution:
Somnolent – inclined to or marked by drowsiness. (Slumberous, slumbery)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning of the word “Tonsured”?
(b) Meander
Solution:
Tonsured – having a bald spot either shaved or natural or shave the hair on top of (a monk’s or priest’s head); give a tonsure to. (Hairless)
Solution:
Scupper – hinder or prevent the efforts, plans, or desires of. (Baffle, bilk, foil, queer)
Solution:
Aurora – the first light of day. (Break of day, daybreak, cockcrow, dawn)
Solution:
Faineance – the trait of being idle out of a reluctance to work. (Idleness)
We hope this blog was helpful for you in improving your knowledge of Vocabulary. Stay tuned with Entri for weekly vocabulary based on Hindu editorial, which will be published every Friday.
