Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 June 10

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 10.

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

A) Praiseworthy
B) Extol
C) Delicious
D) Bland
E) None of these

Ans: D-Bland

Solution

Insipid – lacking flavour; weak or tasteless. (tasteless, unflavoured, bland, weak, thin)

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

A) Disdain
B) Abjure
C) Dither
D) Venerate
E) None of these

Ans: C-Dither

Solution

Vacillate – waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive. (dither, teeter, temporize, hesitate, fluctuate)

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

A) Aloof
B) Adjunct
C) Abdicate
D) Pungent
E) None of these

 Ans: D-Pungent

Solution

Acrid – unpleasantly bitter or pungent. (pungent, bitter, sharp, sour, tart)

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

A) Resign
B) Call on
C) Vacillate
D) Surfeit
E) None of these

Ans: A-Resign 

Solution

Abdicate – (of a monarch) renounce one’s throne. (resign, retire, quit, stand down)

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

A) Surplus
B) Orate
C) Abdicate
D) Suggest
E) None of these

Ans: D-Suggest 

Solution

Savour – have a suggestion or trace of (a quality or attribute, typically one considered bad). (Suggest, smack of, have a suggestion of)

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

A) Embarrass
B) Abnegate
C) Eneravate
D) Delineate
E) None of these

Ans: A-Embarrass

Solution

Mortify – cause (someone) to feel very embarrassed or ashamed. (embarrass, shame, abash, appal)

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

A) Suffrage
B) Cataclysm 
C) Attrition
D) Damnation
E) None of these

Ans: D-Damnation

Solution

Perdition – (in Christian theology) a state of eternal punishment and damnation into which a sinful and unrepentant person passes after death. (damnation, eternal punishment)

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

A) Edacious
B) Meticulous
C) Edict
D) Poignant
E) None of these

Ans: B-Meticulous 

Solution

Punctilious – showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour. (meticulous, careful, diligent, attentive, studious, rigorous)

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

A) Compelled
B) Obligate
C) Proactive
D) Horrifed
E) None of these

Ans: D-Horrifed

Solution

Aghast – filled with horror or shock. (horrified, appalled, in shock, wideeyed, shell-shocked, dismaye

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

A) Perfunctory
B) Perfidious
C) Impervious
D) Prejudice
E) None of these

Ans: E- None of these

Solution