Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 June 24

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 24

Weekly English Vocabulary Based on The Hindu Editorial 2022 June 24

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 “Titter” ?

A) Accord
B) Revive
C) Snigger
D) Fragile
E) None of these

Ans: C-Snigger 

Solution

Titter – give a short, half-suppressed laugh; giggle. (giggle, snigger, teehee)

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

A) Pious
B) Skulk
C) Grotesque
D) Fathom
E) None of these

Ans: B- Skulk

Solution

Lurking – be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something. (skulk, loiter, hide, take cover)

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

A) Tawdry
B) Sully
C) Dissuade
D) Caba
E) None of these

 Ans: B-Sully

Solution

Besmirch – damage (someone’s reputation). (sully, tarnish, blacken)

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

A) Banal
B) Austere
C) Dekko
D) Beginner
E) None of these

Ans: D-Beginner

Solution

Neophyte – a person who is new to a subject or activity. (beginner, learner, novice, newcomer, tyro, fledgling)

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

A) Nuance
B) Harangue
C) Morbid
D) Everlasting
E) None of these

Ans: D-Everlasting

Solution

Perennial – lasting an indefinitely long time. (everlasting, perpetual, eternal, unending)

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

A) Dizzy
B) Mortal
C) Callow
D) Smirk
E) None of these

Ans: D-Smirk

Solution

Sneer – a contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone. (smirk, snicker, snigger)

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

A) Quip
B) Exaggerate
C) Embarass
D) Barter
E) None of these

Ans: D-Barter

Solution

Haggle – dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something. (barter, bargain, negotiate, quibble, wrangle)

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

A) Paraphernalia
B) Glut
C) Hostility 
D) Edacity
E) None of these

Ans: E- None of these

Solution

Firmament – the heavens or sky. (the sky, heaven, the blue)

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

A) Stipulate
B) Saririze
C) Dawdle
D) Cackle
E) None of these

Ans: B- Saririze

Lampoon – publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm. (saririze, mock, ridicule, rag, tease)

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

A) Scandalising
B) Stupefy
C) Unpredictable
D) Aberrant
E) None of these

Ans: C-Unpredictable

Solution