Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 April 29

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 2022 April 29.

Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 April 29

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 same meaning of the word “Novice” 

A) Ambivalent
B) Impudent
C) Inept
D) Rookie
E) None of these

Ans: D-Rookie

Solution

Novice – someone new to a field or activity or a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation. (Tyro, beginner, rookie)

2. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Truculent” ?

A) Defiant
B) Picturesque
C) Fluke
D) Quaint
E) None of these

Ans: A-Defiant

Solution

Truculent – eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant. (Defiant, aggressive, antagonistic, belligerent)

3. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Umbrage” ?

A) Suffrage
B) Salient
C) Bridle
D) Ascetic
E) None of these

 Ans: C-Bridle

Solution

Umbrage – offence or annoyance. (Take offence, be offended, bridle)

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4. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Idyllic” ?

A) Impudent
B) Blissful
C) Daunt
D) Sodden
E) None of these

Ans: B-Blissful

Solution

Idyllic – like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque. (Perfect, ideal, wonderful, blissful)

5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Friable” ?

A) Inept
B) Perfidious
C) Anomalous
D) Powdery
E) None of these

Ans: D-Powdery

Solution

Friable – easily crumbled. (Crumbly, powdery, dusty)

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6. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Inveigle” ?

A) Recondite
B) Boisterous
C) Wheedle
D) Dissemble
E) None of these

Ans: C-Wheedle

Solution

Inveigle – persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery. (Cajole, wheedle, coax, persuade)

7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Garner” ?

A) Vexed
B) Dissimulate
C) Slack
D) Amass
E) None of these

Ans: D-Amass

Solution

Garner – gather or collect something, especially information or approval. (Accumulate, amass, assemble)

8. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Protean” ?

A) Stolid
B) Mutable
C) Irregular
D) Atypical
E) None of these

Ans: B-Mutable

Solution

Protean – tending or able to change frequently or easily. (Ever-changing, variable, changeable, mutable)

9. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Countenance” ?

A) Thunder 
B) Animosity
C) Aversion
D) Physiognomy
E) None of these

Ans: D-Physiognomy

Countenance – a person’s face or facial expression. (Face, facial, physiognomy)

10. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Raffish” ?

A) Dogmatic
B) Jaunty
C) Erudite
D) Saturnine
E) None of these

Ans: B-Jaunty

Solution