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Daily The Hindu Vocabulary Question and Answer (30.05.2021) provides structured practice for mastering English words through context-based sentence completion and antonym/synonym selection. It includes guided directions with multiple choice options for pairs of blanks, plus sections that ask for correct meanings or opposites of bold vocabulary items. Answer keys and explanations define each target word and clarify why it fits or why an option is the correct antonym or synonym. It also adds editorial vocabulary notes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages10

Reading Time25 min

AccessFree to download

Directions (1-4)

Sentence completion with one word

Directions (5-9)

Meaning or opposite of bold word

Directions (10-14)

Single word for two sentences

Answer and Explanations

The Hindu Editorial - Jun 30, 2021

Vocabulary notes

Daily The Hindu Vocabulary Question and Answer – 30.05.2021 Directions (1-4): In each of the following questions two sentences are given with a blank. You are required to fill both the sentences with the same word in order to make the sentences contextually correct and meaningful. 1. The military man had hundreds of thousands of troops at his command; it was easy for him to the innocent town people and steal their belongings. In order to be a leader, you must first your people by any means necessary. A. Foist B. Subjugate C. Wrest D. Thrall E. None of the above 2. Besides being annoying, the mosquito is a insect that can transmit a number of potentially deadly diseases. You may avoid getting sick so often by repeatedly washing your hands to eliminate bacteria and viruses. A. Pernicious B. Imperil C. Virulent D. Noxious E. None of the above 3. The advantage of using coupons and vouchers is the ability to save money. Since Narendra Modi has over eighty percent of the votes, it is an fact that he is our new prime minister. A. Verity B. Consolidated C. Indubitable D. Obsolete E. None of the above 4. Every time my granddaughter comes to my room, she brings me a cup of tea with her cheery smile on her elegant face. When the girl came through the school’s door on her very first day of kindergarten, she spoke with every student and everyone liked her. A. Vehement B. Spunky C. Zeal D. Vivacious E. None of the above Directions (5-9): Find the correct meaning OR opposite for the word given in bold. 5) TRAGIC a) Inept b) Feasible c) Malice d) Comic e) None of the above 6) MENDACIOUS a) Dishonest b) Capacious c) Detain d) Remaining e) None of the above 7) CURTAIL a) Quite b) Quiet c) Prolong d) Veracious e) None of the above 8) EMINENT a) Imminent b) Deny c) Unknown d) Sanction e) None of the above 9) DRUDGERY a) Various b) Laborious c) Aged d) Tremendous e) None of the above Directions (10-14): Find a single appropriate word to be filled in both different sentences to make it contextually and grammatically correct. 10) (i) Shah Rukh Khan and AR Rehman to tourists at Odisha Men's Hockey World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018. (ii)The on the river water in the morning hurts my eyes. a) Impress b) Felicitate c) Dazzle d) Venerate e) None of the above 11) (i) In 2011, the Supreme Court asked the CBI to probe if then telecom minister DayanidhiMaran had received in the acquisition of Aircel by Malaysian company Maxis. (ii)The officers of this organization always receives , that’s the only way to get anything done here. a) Awards b) Kickbacks c) Jail d) Profits e) None of the above 12) (i) Even though post-lockdown ridership in uber services is inching up, experts are almost that profits for the company is unlikely to creep back to the pre-Covid normal. (ii)The judges are in their verdict of hanging the culprit. a) Opined b) Unitedly c) Courted d) Unanimous e) None of the above 13) (i) At only 19, he is the most heralded young player in the game and certainly the most exciting. He is part of French squad with ability. (ii)His presence filled everyone in the room with excitement. a) Bristling b) Attitude c) Compassion d) Aptitude e) None of the above 14) (i)Recent research suggests worrying can also have some surprising benefits. It can help you identify deep-seated concerns and you to address them. (ii) The establishment of a car manufacturing company will employment in the area. a) Honor b) Spur c) Encouraging d) Glut e) None of the above Answer and Explanations: 1. Answer: B The correct word that will fit in both the blanks issubjugate Subjugate-bring under domination or control, esp. by conquest Wrest-to forcefully take something away Foist-to compel a person or group to accept something that is not wanted Thrall-the sta

FAQs

How do the questions in Directions (1-4) work?

Each question gives two sentences with a blank. You must fill both blanks with the same word so the sentences become contextually correct and meaningful.

What is required in Directions (5-9)?

Choose the correct meaning or the opposite for each bold vocabulary word from the provided options.

What do the answer explanations include?

They state the correct option and provide definitions for the key vocabulary word, including notes on synonym/antonym relationships and how the word fits both sentences.

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