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 10.
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Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2021 September 10
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 “Forgery”?
Solution:
Forgery – a copy that is represented as the original. (Counterfeit)
Ans: (e) None of these
Solution:
Frump – a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman or an unattractive woman who wears dowdy old-fashioned clothes.
Ans: (b) Settle
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning of the word “Percuss”?
Solution:
Percuss – strike or tap firmly or gently tap (a part of the body) with a finger or an instrument as part of a diagnosis.
Solution:
Gravid – in an advanced stage of pregnancy. (Enceinte, expectant)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in the same meaning of the word “Inspissate”?
(b) Thicken
Solution:
Inspissate – make viscous or dense or make thick or thicken. (Thicken)
Solution:
Per se – with respect to its inherent nature or by or in itself or themselves; intrinsically. (As such, in and of itself)
Solution:
Agaze – eyes open and fixed as if in fear or wonder or staring intently. (Staring)
Solution:
Resuscitated – restored to life or consciousness or cause to regain consciousness. (Revived)
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.
