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 July 22.
Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 July 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 same meaning of the word “Ordeal” ?
A) Assiduous
B) Apathy
C) Muster
D) Tribulation
E) None of these
Ans: D-Tribulation
Solution
Ordeal – a very unpleasant and prolonged experience. (trail, tribulation, test)
2. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Shoddy” ?
A) Trumpet
B) Poor Quality
C) Infallible
D) Wade
E) None of these
Ans: B-Poor Quality
Solution
Shoddy – badly made or done. (Poor Quality, inferior, rubbishy)
3. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Percussion” ?
A) Announce
B) Persist
C) Crash
D) Subvert
E) None of these
Ans: C-Crash
Solution
Percussion – the striking of one solid object with or against another with some degree of force. (crash, bang, smash, clash, bump)
4. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Prevarication” ?
A) Edacity
B) Stimulus
C) Dishonesty
D) Lethargy
E) None of these
Ans: C-Dishonesty
Solution
Prevarication – a person dishonest to his organization. (dishonesty, distortion, lie, equivocation)
5. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Indecorously” ?
A) Receptive
B) Improper
C) Stringent
D) Avarcious
E) None of these
Ans: B-Improper
Solution
Indecorously – not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper. (improper, unseemly, unbecoming, undignified)
6. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Tumultuous” ?
A) Hoggishness
B) Phlegmatic
C) Pervasive
D) Thunderous
E) None of these
Ans: D-Thunderous
Solution
Tumultuous – making an uproar or loud, confused noise. (loud, thunderous, ear-shattering)
7. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Adjudication” ?
A) Refereeing
B) Predicament
C) Erstwhile
D) Conspiracy
E) None of these
Ans: A-Refereeing
Solution
Adjudication – The action or process of adjudicating. (arbitration, refereeing, umpiring)
8. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Coterie” ?
A) Pivotal
B) Lambaste
C) Bucko
D) Dekko
E) None of these
Ans: E-None of these
Solution
Coterie – a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people. (Set, circle, crowd)
9. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Sabotage” ?
A) Asylum
B) Nullify
C) Wreck
D) Ravage
E) None of these
Ans: C-Wreck
Solution
Sabotage – deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct(something), especially for political or military advantage. (wreck, damage)
10. Choose the word which is most nearly in same meaning of the word “Ravage” ?
A) Boast
B) Abjure
C) Raze
D) Prohibit
E) None of these
Ans: C-Raze
Solution
Ravage – cause severe and extensive damage to. (ruin, destroy, raze, damage)
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