A Newspaper is a printed or online publication that provides readers with news and articles i.e. the current affairs of a country and the world. SPLessons has made an effort to provide a comprehensive list of commonly used words in newspaper articles and editorials. Current Affairs August 2019 Vocabulary Quiz provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers. And this Vocabulary Quiz will help in the Competitive Exams like IBPS, RBI Grade B, SBI PO, RRB and other banking examinations.
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word.1. Confine
A. Libertine
B. Cap
C. Unfetter
D. Girdle
Answer: C
2. Absurd
A. Feeble
B. Equitable
C. Devious
D. Risible
Answer: D
3. Disclose
A. Vouchsafe
B. Dissemble
C. Relish
D. Blab
Answer: B
4. Discernible
A. Apparent
B. Vague
C. Opaque
D. Enigmatic
Answer: A
5. Chip Away
A. to revamp a structure in order to fortify it.
B. to steal recurrently because of impulsive behavior.
C. to remove parts of something to upgrade it.
D. to forcefully join an exclusive group reserved for the elite.
Answer: D
6. Allegation
A. Approval
B. Commendation
C. Averment
D. Recommendation
Answer: C
7. Ablaze
A. Conflagrant
B. Irascible
C. Pallid
D. Peppery
Answer: D
8. Distinct
A. Faint
B. Sweeping
C. Bleary
D. Approximate
Answer: D
9. Disparaging
A. Veridical
B. Indubitable
C. Kosher
D. Derogatory
Answer: D
10. Dud
A. Unsound
B. Repatriate
C. Genuine
D. Hasten
Answer: C
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word.1. Defile
A. Hallow
B. Purge
C. Taint
D. Pale
Anaser: C
2. Impropriety
A. Probity
B. Mantle
C. Misconduct
D. Onus
Anaser: C
3. Kowtow
A. Impel
B. Hector
C. Canonise
D. Grovel
Anaser: D
4. Raison D’etre
A. The most important purpose of someone’s existence.
B. The main point of disagreement.
C. The reason behind a failure.
D. The will to perform a task
Anaser: A
5. In Letter And Spirit
A. Comply to the exact words that are used in something rather than its general meaning.
B. Comply to the real meaning or intention of something, even if the literally it says otherwise.
C. Remove the multilateral implication of something's literal meaning.
D. Comply to something as meant in the literal sense as well implied in essence.
Anaser: D
6. High-handed
A. Proletarian
B. Overbearing
C. Docile
D. Sycophantic
Anaser: B
7. Vile
A. Wretched
B. Sordid
C. Noxious
D. Innocuous
Anaser: D
8. Scrupulous
A. Precise
B. Flagging
C. Slipshod
D. Haphazard
Anaser: A
9. Obstructive
A. Wilful
B. Recalcitrant
C. Obliging
D. Invasive
Anaser: C
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word.1. Foist
A. Lewd
B. Covert
C. Recluse
D. Inflict
Answer: D
2. Proclivity
A. Equanimity
B. Spectre
C. Disposition
D. Demur
Answer: C
3. Besmirch
A. Virile
B. Tarnish
C. Visage
D. Turgid
Answer: B
4. Farcical
A. Scraggy
B. Trickle
C. Amortize
D. Ridiculous
Answer: D
5. Assiduous
A. Nuisance
B. Meticulous
C. Nonchalant
D. Dilatory
Answer: B
6. Cut Through Red Tape
A. To adhere to the norms and policies even after obstacles.
B. To inaugurate an event as the primary presiding guest of honour.
C. To circumvent bureaucratic obstacles in order to accomplish something.
D. To find the solution to a very challenging problem after a very long time.
Answer: C
7. Reel under
A. To ponder deeply over some issue
B. To be overcome by euphoria
C. To struggle to deal with some burden
D. To prevent oneself from difficult circumstances
Answer: C
8. Enigmatic
A. Facile
B. Automatic
C. Spasmodic
D. Oracular
Answer: D
9. Radical
A. Grating
B. Exhaustive
C. Token
D. Desultory
Answer: B
10. Tenuous
A. Confidante
B. Substantial
C. Just
D. Slight
Answer: B
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word.1. Estrangement
A. Schism
B. Refute
C. Hearsay
D. Hunch
Answer: A
2. Contradiction
A. Dichotomy
B. Paradox
C. Corroboration
D. Refutation
Answer: C
3. Reel under
A. To ponder deeply over some issue
B. To be overcome by euphoria
C. To struggle to deal with some burden
D. To prevent oneself from difficult circumstances
Answer: C
4. Opportunistic
A. Upright
B. Munificent
C. Ingenuous
D. Principled
Answer: C
5. Stitch-up
A. Swindle
B. Gull
C. Finagle
D. Screen
Answer: D
6. Shy away
A. Grapple
B. Circumvent
C. Accost
D. Indulge
Answer: B
7. Determined
A. Mettlesome
B. Obstinate
C. Irresolute
D. Stalwart
Answer: C
8. Gleaming
A. Refulgent
B. Matte
C. Ashen
D. Placate
Answer: A
9. Eternal
A. Intrepid
B. Transient
C. Abnegation
D. Steadfast
Answer: B
10. Parsimony
A. Assorted
B. Generosity
C. Exploratory
D. Subvention
Answer:B
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word.1. Estrangement
A. Schism
B. Refute
C. Hearsay
D. Hunch
Answer: A
2. Contradiction
A. Dichotomy
B. Paradox
C. Corroboration
D. Refutation
Answer: C
3. Reel under
A. To ponder deeply over some issue
B. To be overcome by euphoria
C. To struggle to deal with some burden
D. To prevent oneself from difficult circumstances
Answer: C
4. Opportunistic
A. Upright
B. Munificent
C. Ingenuous
D. Principled
Answer: C
5. Stitch-up
A. Swindle
B. Gull
C. Finagle
D. Screen
Answer: D
6. Shy away
A. Grapple
B. Circumvent
C. Accost
D. Indulge
Answer: B
7. Determined
A. Mettlesome
B. Obstinate
C. Irresolute
D. Stalwart
Answer: C
8. Gleaming
A. Refulgent
B. Matte
C. Ashen
D. Placate
Answer: A
9. Eternal
A. Intrepid
B. Transient
C. Abnegation
D. Steadfast
Answer: B
10. Parsimony
A. Assorted
B. Generosity
C. Exploratory
D. Subvention
Answer:B