This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 27 June 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.
Obstruct
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Boasted
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Threats
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Barred
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Slammed
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.
Notorious
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Speculation
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To block or get in the way of something or someone, or to prevent something from happening or progressing by causing difficulties.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Apart from, or except for
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.
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.
____ Gandhiji ____ in Rajkot?
Explanation: Did Gandhiji study in Rajkot?
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.
____ god bless you!
Explanation: May god bless you!
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.
____ goods were carried on the truck.
Explanation: Few is a quantifier used with plural countable nouns. Little is used with singular uncountable nouns. Goods are singular uncountable nouns. 'A little' means small in amount. Option A is correct. <br> A little goods were carried on the truck.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the longbow.
Explanation: to draw the longbow: To exaggerate or overstate.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
He will win this election hands down.
Explanation: win hands down: To win something easily or decisively.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Eloquent lamentations regarding the fate of the flora and fauna are certain to be rendered a cry in the wilderness.
Explanation: A cry in the wilderness: unheaded appeal.
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.
Those kind blue eyes that (a)/ I could understand as well (b)/ looked at me appealingly (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: blue eyes which
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.
Rajveer is the only one of the pupils that (a)/ never admit making (b)/ a mistake even when it is pointed out to him (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: never admits
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.
Along the northern border of Italy/ is seen the Alps (b)/ mighty in their splendour (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: the Alps are seen
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br> The government's move to infuse upfront an additional capital of Rs 70,000 crore into public sector banks (PSBs) is welcome. The promised removal of the Damocles' sword of punitive investigation of any banking decision hanging over the heads of bankers today will help banks lend the additional liquidity leveraging this capital would enable. <br><br> The moves to support non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) - such as enhancing additional liquidity support to housing finance companies to Rs 30,000 crore by National Housing Bank from Rs 20,000 crore and co-origination of loans by PSBs jointly with NBFCs that are reeling under a liquidity crunch - will provide a booster for fresh loans to the MSME sector. <br><br> A transparent one-time settlement policy being provided by banks to benefit MSMEs and retail borrowers in settling their overdues is pragmatic. But banks also must acquire the expertise to assess MSME loan viability and invest in data mining. <br><br> Making banks link their lending rates to the repo rates will help better transmission of monetary policy. But for this to work without impairing bank financial health, multiple structural rigidities in the system must be removed. Public sector pre-emption of the bulk of household financial savings must end, for the bond market to really take off to provide longer-term funds for infrastructure projects. <br><br> Steps such as further development of the credit default swap markets, facilitating increased trading for price discovery, and establishing an organisation to provide credit enhancement for infrastructure and housing projects make eminent sense, as does onshoring the offshore rupee derivative markets. <br><br> A coherent policy of managerial reform, including of remuneration, at public sector banks must accompany the measures announced, for them to take effect.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'Damocles' sword', as used in the passage?
Explanation: Damocles' sword (Idiom): <br> Meaning : Any imminent, impending, or eventual trouble, danger, or disaster. <br> In Greek mythology, the courtier Damocles was forced to sit beneath a sword suspended by a single hair to emphasize the instability of a king's fortunes. <br> Example: The new tax law is going to be Damocles' sword hanging over our very business model. <br> Clearly, option C is the correct answer.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br> The government's move to infuse upfront an additional capital of Rs 70,000 crore into public sector banks (PSBs) is welcome. The promised removal of the Damocles' sword of punitive investigation of any banking decision hanging over the heads of bankers today will help banks lend the additional liquidity leveraging this capital would enable. <br><br> The moves to support non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) - such as enhancing additional liquidity support to housing finance companies to Rs 30,000 crore by National Housing Bank from Rs 20,000 crore and co-origination of loans by PSBs jointly with NBFCs that are reeling under a liquidity crunch - will provide a booster for fresh loans to the MSME sector. <br><br> A transparent one-time settlement policy being provided by banks to benefit MSMEs and retail borrowers in settling their overdues is pragmatic. But banks also must acquire the expertise to assess MSME loan viability and invest in data mining. <br><br> Making banks link their lending rates to the repo rates will help better transmission of monetary policy. But for this to work without impairing bank financial health, multiple structural rigidities in the system must be removed. Public sector pre-emption of the bulk of household financial savings must end, for the bond market to really take off to provide longer-term funds for infrastructure projects. <br><br> Steps such as further development of the credit default swap markets, facilitating increased trading for price discovery, and establishing an organisation to provide credit enhancement for infrastructure and housing projects make eminent sense, as does onshoring the offshore rupee derivative markets. <br><br> A coherent policy of managerial reform, including of remuneration, at public sector banks must accompany the measures announced, for them to take effect.
According to the passage, what will provide a booster for fresh loans to the MSME sector? <br> I. Loan waivers and collateral free loans. <br> II. Increasing additional liquidity support of Rs 20,000 cr by 50%.<br> III. Joint contribution of credit by PSBs and NBFCs.
Explanation: The moves to support non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) - such as enhancing additional liquidity support to housing finance companies to Rs 30,000 crore by National Housing Bank from Rs 20,000 crore and co-origination of loans by PSBs jointly with NBFCs that are reeling under a liquidity crunch - will provide a booster for fresh loans to the MSME sector. <br> Increasing 20,000 by 50% gives us 30,000 and co-origination of loans refers to joint contribution of credit. Hence, statements II and III are correct. However, nothing has been mentioned about loan waivers and collateral free loans. So the first statement is incorrect. <br> Evidently, option B is the correct answer.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br> The government's move to infuse upfront an additional capital of Rs 70,000 crore into public sector banks (PSBs) is welcome. The promised removal of the Damocles' sword of punitive investigation of any banking decision hanging over the heads of bankers today will help banks lend the additional liquidity leveraging this capital would enable. <br><br> The moves to support non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) - such as enhancing additional liquidity support to housing finance companies to Rs 30,000 crore by National Housing Bank from Rs 20,000 crore and co-origination of loans by PSBs jointly with NBFCs that are reeling under a liquidity crunch - will provide a booster for fresh loans to the MSME sector. <br><br> A transparent one-time settlement policy being provided by banks to benefit MSMEs and retail borrowers in settling their overdues is pragmatic. But banks also must acquire the expertise to assess MSME loan viability and invest in data mining. <br><br> Making banks link their lending rates to the repo rates will help better transmission of monetary policy. But for this to work without impairing bank financial health, multiple structural rigidities in the system must be removed. Public sector pre-emption of the bulk of household financial savings must end, for the bond market to really take off to provide longer-term funds for infrastructure projects. <br><br> Steps such as further development of the credit default swap markets, facilitating increased trading for price discovery, and establishing an organisation to provide credit enhancement for infrastructure and housing projects make eminent sense, as does onshoring the offshore rupee derivative markets. <br><br> A coherent policy of managerial reform, including of remuneration, at public sector banks must accompany the measures announced, for them to take effect.
With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree? <br> I. One-time settlement policy that will benefit MSMEs is impractical for banks and is unwise. <br> II. Banks have not yet developed the required proficiency in judging the sustainability of MSME loans. <br> III. Banks have made huge investments in data mining.
Explanation: Refer to: A transparent one-time settlement policy being provided by banks to benefit MSMEs and retail borrowers in settling their over-dues is pragmatic. But banks also must acquire the expertise to assess MSME loan viability and invest in data mining. <br> Statement I : One-time settlement policy that will benefit MSMEs is impractical for banks and is unwise. <br> The one-time settlement policy has been stated as being pragmatic which means that it is practical and sensible. Hence, statement I is invalid. <br> Statement II : Banks have not yet developed the required proficiency in judging the sustainability of MSME loans. <br> The author is urging banks to acquire the expertise of assessing MSME loan viability. This implies that he is likely to believe that banks have not yet mastered this skill. Hence, statement II is valid. <br> Statement III : Banks have made huge investments in data mining<br> The author has urged banks to invest in data mining. If he believed that the banks were already doing so then he would not have given such an advice. This, hence, makes statement III invalid. <br> Evidently, option B is the correct answer.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br> The government's move to infuse upfront an additional capital of Rs 70,000 crore into public sector banks (PSBs) is welcome. The promised removal of the Damocles' sword of punitive investigation of any banking decision hanging over the heads of bankers today will help banks lend the additional liquidity leveraging this capital would enable. <br><br> The moves to support non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) - such as enhancing additional liquidity support to housing finance companies to Rs 30,000 crore by National Housing Bank from Rs 20,000 crore and co-origination of loans by PSBs jointly with NBFCs that are reeling under a liquidity crunch - will provide a booster for fresh loans to the MSME sector. <br><br> A transparent one-time settlement policy being provided by banks to benefit MSMEs and retail borrowers in settling their overdues is pragmatic. But banks also must acquire the expertise to assess MSME loan viability and invest in data mining. <br><br> Making banks link their lending rates to the repo rates will help better transmission of monetary policy. But for this to work without impairing bank financial health, multiple structural rigidities in the system must be removed. Public sector pre-emption of the bulk of household financial savings must end, for the bond market to really take off to provide longer-term funds for infrastructure projects. <br><br> Steps such as further development of the credit default swap markets, facilitating increased trading for price discovery, and establishing an organisation to provide credit enhancement for infrastructure and housing projects make eminent sense, as does onshoring the offshore rupee derivative markets. <br><br> A coherent policy of managerial reform, including of remuneration, at public sector banks must accompany the measures announced, for them to take effect.
What is the tone of the passage?
Explanation: Acerbic, vitriolic, indignant and belligerent are tones that correspond to negative passages. However, the given passage is not negative in nature. Hence, options A, B, C and D can be eliminated. Hence, option E is the correct answer.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br> The government's move to infuse upfront an additional capital of Rs 70,000 crore into public sector banks (PSBs) is welcome. The promised removal of the Damocles' sword of punitive investigation of any banking decision hanging over the heads of bankers today will help banks lend the additional liquidity leveraging this capital would enable. <br><br> The moves to support non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) - such as enhancing additional liquidity support to housing finance companies to Rs 30,000 crore by National Housing Bank from Rs 20,000 crore and co-origination of loans by PSBs jointly with NBFCs that are reeling under a liquidity crunch - will provide a booster for fresh loans to the MSME sector. <br><br> A transparent one-time settlement policy being provided by banks to benefit MSMEs and retail borrowers in settling their overdues is pragmatic. But banks also must acquire the expertise to assess MSME loan viability and invest in data mining. <br><br> Making banks link their lending rates to the repo rates will help better transmission of monetary policy. But for this to work without impairing bank financial health, multiple structural rigidities in the system must be removed. Public sector pre-emption of the bulk of household financial savings must end, for the bond market to really take off to provide longer-term funds for infrastructure projects. <br><br> Steps such as further development of the credit default swap markets, facilitating increased trading for price discovery, and establishing an organisation to provide credit enhancement for infrastructure and housing projects make eminent sense, as does onshoring the offshore rupee derivative markets. <br><br> A coherent policy of managerial reform, including of remuneration, at public sector banks must accompany the measures announced, for them to take effect.
What can be a suitable title for the given passage?
Explanation: The given passage analyses the measures that have been taken to help revive the banking sector and also suggests measures that can help get the credit flowing smoothly once again. Options B, C, D and E are too specific. They have been mentioned in the passage as part of the remedial measures that are to be taken for the stalled credit to take off. Only option A captures the overall essence of the passage and can be a suitable title. Option A is hence the correct answer.
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