This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 23 April 2025, the same 30 questions the app served that day, on the day's vocabulary and editorial. One mark for a right answer, minus 0.25 for a wrong one; the explanation opens as soon as you tap.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Distorting
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Enhanced
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Consultation
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Certain
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Disrupted
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Effective
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Sequencing
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Dedicate
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A change to the intended or true meaning of something.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Arrange in a particular order.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence).
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
Rashi ____ the newspaper every morning on the train.
Explanation: The simple present tense form of the verb 'read' is used in the above sentence. <br> A simple Present Tense is a form of the verb used when an action is taking place in the present time or happens regularly.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
Nuclear energy is ____ dangerous to be used widely.
Explanation: 'too' is used when you want to indicate excessiveness. If you find grammar tough, you can say that it's too hard. In casual speech, speakers sometimes use too in the sense of 'very'.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
Monica ____ since last week.
Explanation: 'Did plan' (more specifically 'planned') is the simple past form of the verb 'plan'. <br> Simple past tense is used to indicate an action which took place in the past time and has no effect in the future. <br> ''Has been planning' is the present perfect continuous form of the verb 'plan'. <br> Present perfect continuous tense is used to indicate an action which took place in the past yet has its effect at present. <br> ''Had been planning' is the past perfect continuous tense of the verb 'plan'. <br> Past perfect continuous tense is used to indicate an action which took place at some time in the past and had its effect till sometime in the past. <br> 'Was planning' is the past continuous tense of the verb 'plan'. <br> Past continuous tense is used to indicate an action which had been going on in the past.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To pour oil in troubled water
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To cut the cackle
Explanation: To cut the cackle: To stop talking in order to do something more important.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To rip up old sores
Explanation: To rip up old sores: To revive a quarrel which was almost forgotten.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
We should keep (a) / such people (b) / at an arm's length (c) / No error (d)
Explanation: at arm's length
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
He did not know (a) / as much as (b) / he claimed he knew (c). / No error (d)
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
My friend (a) / is going (b) / to a movie every week (c) / No error (d)
Explanation: goes to a movie
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> Our voyage was very prosperous, but I shall not trouble the reader with a journal of it. The captain called in at one or two ports and sent in his long-boat for provisions and fresh water, but I never went out of the ship still we came into the Downs, which was on the 3rd day of June, 1706, about nine months after my escape. I offered to leave my goods in security for payment of my freight, but the captain protested he would not receive one farthing. We took kind leave of each other, and I made him promise that he would come to see me at my house in Redriff. I hired a house and a guide for five shillings which I borrowed from the captain.
When the writer uses the word 'prosperous' to describe the voyage, he means that
Explanation: With regard to 'journey' it can be said that pleasant journey is being referred here. How can a journey be healthy for someone ? In passage as well there is no linkage of journey with the health of writer. So, option B can be rejected. Option D is also wrong as passage has no direct or indirect mention of eventless in the journey. Option A is incorrect for the same reason.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> Our voyage was very prosperous, but I shall not trouble the reader with a journal of it. The captain called in at one or two ports and sent in his long-boat for provisions and fresh water, but I never went out of the ship still we came into the Downs, which was on the 3rd day of June, 1706, about nine months after my escape. I offered to leave my goods in security for payment of my freight, but the captain protested he would not receive one farthing. We took kind leave of each other, and I made him promise that he would come to see me at my house in Redriff. I hired a house and a guide for five shillings which I borrowed from the captain.
On the voyage, the author
Explanation: Author has mentioned in third line of passage 'I never went out of the ship till we came into the Downs' So, statement of option D is clearly written and hence the obvious choice.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> Our voyage was very prosperous, but I shall not trouble the reader with a journal of it. The captain called in at one or two ports and sent in his long-boat for provisions and fresh water, but I never went out of the ship still we came into the Downs, which was on the 3rd day of June, 1706, about nine months after my escape. I offered to leave my goods in security for payment of my freight, but the captain protested he would not receive one farthing. We took kind leave of each other, and I made him promise that he would come to see me at my house in Redriff. I hired a house and a guide for five shillings which I borrowed from the captain.
In the context of the passage, the word 'provisions' means
Explanation: In a long ship journey which continues for months there is a need of fresh water and food. It can be inferred from the passage that Captain sent in his lifeboat for fresh water and foods. For food and related items word 'provisions' is used which means Cookery, the act of supplying or providing food, etc.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> Our voyage was very prosperous, but I shall not trouble the reader with a journal of it. The captain called in at one or two ports and sent in his long-boat for provisions and fresh water, but I never went out of the ship still we came into the Downs, which was on the 3rd day of June, 1706, about nine months after my escape. I offered to leave my goods in security for payment of my freight, but the captain protested he would not receive one farthing. We took kind leave of each other, and I made him promise that he would come to see me at my house in Redriff. I hired a house and a guide for five shillings which I borrowed from the captain.
For the payment of the author's freight, the captain
Explanation: 'Farthing' is a unit of money and in the passage captain was not willing to receive any money from the author as a friendly gesture. Farthing means - A coin formerly used in Great Britain worth one fourth of a penny.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> Our voyage was very prosperous, but I shall not trouble the reader with a journal of it. The captain called in at one or two ports and sent in his long-boat for provisions and fresh water, but I never went out of the ship still we came into the Downs, which was on the 3rd day of June, 1706, about nine months after my escape. I offered to leave my goods in security for payment of my freight, but the captain protested he would not receive one farthing. We took kind leave of each other, and I made him promise that he would come to see me at my house in Redriff. I hired a house and a guide for five shillings which I borrowed from the captain.
From the passage, it is clear that the captain's attitude to the author was
Explanation: Passage shows relationship of author and captain in a positive light. As captain refused to take 'single penny for the services', 'author's invitation to captain' and 'borrowing of money from captain for home' are some examples that show that captain's attitude for the author was friendly and kind.
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