Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 June 03

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 June 03.

Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 June 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 same meaning of the word “Scruple” ?

A) Abeyance
B) Bizarre
C) Scurrilous
D) Hesitation
E) None of these

Ans: D-Hesitation

Solution

Scruple – a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action. (hesitation, compunction, reservation, thoughtd)

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

A) Poignant
B) Vituperative
C) Strigent
D) Specious
E) None of these

Ans: B-Vituperative

Solution

Scurrilous – making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation. (abusive, vituperative, derogatory, pejorative, libelous

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

A) Unutterable
B) Calumny
C) Acrimony
D) Discordant
E) None of these

 Ans: D-Discordant

Solution

Dissentient – in opposition to a majority or official opinion. (dissenting, differing, discordant, negative)

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

A) Scepticism
B) Applaund
C) Abnegate
D) Hoggishness
E) None of these

Ans: A-Scepticism

Solution

Cynicism – an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; scepticism. (scepticism, doubt, mistrust, distrust)

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

A) Sensual
B) Impudent
C) Impervious
D) Estimable
E) None of these

Ans: D-Estimable

Solution

Meritorious – deserving reward or praise. (praiseworthy, admirable, estimable, creditable, excellent)

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

A) Reproach
B) Rise and fall
C) Ruse
D) Dilatory
E) None of these

Ans: B-Rise and fall

Solution

Undulate – move with a smooth wave-like motion. (rise and fall, surge, wave, billow, roll, swell, ripple)

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

A) Sluggish
B) Indolent
C) Vitriol
D) Tardy
E) None of these

Ans: C-Vitriol

Solution

Rancour – bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long standing. (bitterness, spite, hate, ill will, vitriol)

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

A) Rancour
B) Cardinal
C) Remorse
D) Trumpeter
E) None of these

Ans: D-Trumpeter

Solution

Braggart – a person who boasts about their achievements or possessions. (Brag, show-off, trumpeter, poser, egotist)

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

A) Impoverishment
B) Assuage
C) Impudence
D) Reticence
E) None of these

Ans: A-Impoverishment

Penury – the state of being very poor; extreme poverty. (pennilessness, impecuniousness, impoverishment, indigence)

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

A) Frugal
B) Profuse
C) Turbid
D) Proactive
E) None of these

Ans: B-Profuse

Solution