This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 9 August 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.
Equivalent
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Consolidation
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Hosting
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Inhibited
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Circumvent
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Manipulate
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Assemble
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Invasion
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Make (something) physically stronger or more solid.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To prevent something or make something happen more slowly
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To avoid something, especially cleverly or illegally.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand.
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.
The husband and wife stood ____ each other as they shook hands with the guests.
Explanation: Beside --- at the side of; next to. <br> The husband and wife stood beside each other as they shook hands with the guests.
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.
Do you think David Beckham is ____ English football player?
Explanation: Do you think David Beckham is the best English football player?
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.
Would you ____ the window?
Explanation: Would you close the window?
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.
Explanation: small talk: polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters, especially as engaged in on social occasions.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Tell me plainly who broke the mirror, do not beat about the bush.
Explanation: do not beat about the bush: to avoid talking about what is important.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.
Explanation: die in harness: die before retirement.
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.
Unlike most animals the crocodile (a)/ can live effortlessly (b)/ both in water and land (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: both in water and on land
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.
I laid down on the smooth ground (a)/ and went to sleep (b)/ effortlessly (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: I lay down
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 is one of the greatest scientist of this century (a)/ and therefore he is appointed chairman (b)/ of the Atomic Research Centre (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: He is one of the greatest scientists of the century
Directions: Please read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: <br><br> Paragraph 1: The political endorsement that was recently given to a party by the Rajasthan Governor has reignited the debate on the independence and neutrality of the constitutional post. The Governor's office has often courted controversy for the incumbent's political views. However, there is a marked difference between seemingly routine deviations from strict constitutional norms and the present case, in which the alleged impropriety is neither subtle nor cloaked in specious constitutional justifications. <br><br> Paragraph 2: The Sarkaria Commission described the Governor as 'a Constitutional sentinel and a vital link between the Union and the State.' In S.R. Bommai (1994), the Supreme Court said, 'The office of the Governor... is intended to ensure protection and sustenance of the constitutional process of the working of the Constitution by the elected executive.' M.K. Gandhi said about the Governor's office: 'He would be an arbiter when there was a constitutional deadlock in the State and he would be able to play an impartial role.' In the contemporary constitutional landscape, the Governor is expected to advance the cause of 'federalism' and 'democracy', which form a part of the basic structure of the Constitution<br><br> Paragraph 3: Despite his unique constitutional positioning, the Governor is sometimes not seen as willing or able to discharge his functions as judiciously, impartially and efficiently as envisaged by the first Administrative Reforms Commission. A perusal of the reports of the Sarkaria, Punchhi and Venkatachaliah Commissions reveals that the independence and dignity of the gubernatorial office is invariably undermined by the appointment of persons not suited to the post, the lack of security of tenure, the lack of an appropriate removal mechanism, with no reasonable post-retirement benefits and limitations on post-retirement political ingratiation. Consequently, the promise of the institution remains as underwhelming as ever while the perils continue to multiply. It is high time that the recommendations of the relevant commissions are implemented in letter and spirit to obviate the danger of a full-blown constitutional crisis, to buttress constitutional morality and to restore the dignity of this office.
Which of the following is a synonym of the word 'specious'?
Explanation: Specious: superficially plausible, but actually wrong/ seemingly correct but incorrect in reality. <br> Eg: 'The argument is fundamentally specious.' <br> Out of all the options, Options C, D and E are incorrect as they are antonyms. <br> 'Refined' means 'clear' or 'pure' and thus is absurd in the context of the passage. <br> Hence, Option B is correct.
Directions: Please read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: <br><br> Paragraph 1: The political endorsement that was recently given to a party by the Rajasthan Governor has reignited the debate on the independence and neutrality of the constitutional post. The Governor's office has often courted controversy for the incumbent's political views. However, there is a marked difference between seemingly routine deviations from strict constitutional norms and the present case, in which the alleged impropriety is neither subtle nor cloaked in specious constitutional justifications. <br><br> Paragraph 2: The Sarkaria Commission described the Governor as 'a Constitutional sentinel and a vital link between the Union and the State.' In S.R. Bommai (1994), the Supreme Court said, 'The office of the Governor... is intended to ensure protection and sustenance of the constitutional process of the working of the Constitution by the elected executive.' M.K. Gandhi said about the Governor's office: 'He would be an arbiter when there was a constitutional deadlock in the State and he would be able to play an impartial role.' In the contemporary constitutional landscape, the Governor is expected to advance the cause of 'federalism' and 'democracy', which form a part of the basic structure of the Constitution<br><br> Paragraph 3: Despite his unique constitutional positioning, the Governor is sometimes not seen as willing or able to discharge his functions as judiciously, impartially and efficiently as envisaged by the first Administrative Reforms Commission. A perusal of the reports of the Sarkaria, Punchhi and Venkatachaliah Commissions reveals that the independence and dignity of the gubernatorial office is invariably undermined by the appointment of persons not suited to the post, the lack of security of tenure, the lack of an appropriate removal mechanism, with no reasonable post-retirement benefits and limitations on post-retirement political ingratiation. Consequently, the promise of the institution remains as underwhelming as ever while the perils continue to multiply. It is high time that the recommendations of the relevant commissions are implemented in letter and spirit to obviate the danger of a full-blown constitutional crisis, to buttress constitutional morality and to restore the dignity of this office.
What can be concluded from paragraph 1 of the passage? <br> I. The post of the governor is controversial yet unimportant. <br> II. The current case is a typical example of a routine departure from norms. <br> III. The post of the governor is abused often.
Explanation: Statements I and III are incorrect as they contain fragments which cannot be said to be true on the basis of information given in the paragraph. <br> Statement II is incorrect as it is opposite of what the passage states. <br> All the statements are incorrect. <br> Hence, Option E is correct.
Directions: Please read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: <br><br> Paragraph 1: The political endorsement that was recently given to a party by the Rajasthan Governor has reignited the debate on the independence and neutrality of the constitutional post. The Governor's office has often courted controversy for the incumbent's political views. However, there is a marked difference between seemingly routine deviations from strict constitutional norms and the present case, in which the alleged impropriety is neither subtle nor cloaked in specious constitutional justifications. <br><br> Paragraph 2: The Sarkaria Commission described the Governor as 'a Constitutional sentinel and a vital link between the Union and the State.' In S.R. Bommai (1994), the Supreme Court said, 'The office of the Governor... is intended to ensure protection and sustenance of the constitutional process of the working of the Constitution by the elected executive.' M.K. Gandhi said about the Governor's office: 'He would be an arbiter when there was a constitutional deadlock in the State and he would be able to play an impartial role.' In the contemporary constitutional landscape, the Governor is expected to advance the cause of 'federalism' and 'democracy', which form a part of the basic structure of the Constitution<br><br> Paragraph 3: Despite his unique constitutional positioning, the Governor is sometimes not seen as willing or able to discharge his functions as judiciously, impartially and efficiently as envisaged by the first Administrative Reforms Commission. A perusal of the reports of the Sarkaria, Punchhi and Venkatachaliah Commissions reveals that the independence and dignity of the gubernatorial office is invariably undermined by the appointment of persons not suited to the post, the lack of security of tenure, the lack of an appropriate removal mechanism, with no reasonable post-retirement benefits and limitations on post-retirement political ingratiation. Consequently, the promise of the institution remains as underwhelming as ever while the perils continue to multiply. It is high time that the recommendations of the relevant commissions are implemented in letter and spirit to obviate the danger of a full-blown constitutional crisis, to buttress constitutional morality and to restore the dignity of this office.
What is the tone of the author in paragraph 2?
Explanation: Paragraph 2 provides more information on the topic of governor but does not really analyze it. Option C can be ruled out. <br> The author is not really trying to understand and look for a deeper meaning (pensive) and hence both options B and D can be ruled out. The tone is not negative or worried. The best option here is factual as the author's focus is on providing hard facts about the post of the governor. <br> Hence, Option A is correct.
Directions: Please read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: <br><br> Paragraph 1: The political endorsement that was recently given to a party by the Rajasthan Governor has reignited the debate on the independence and neutrality of the constitutional post. The Governor's office has often courted controversy for the incumbent's political views. However, there is a marked difference between seemingly routine deviations from strict constitutional norms and the present case, in which the alleged impropriety is neither subtle nor cloaked in specious constitutional justifications. <br><br> Paragraph 2: The Sarkaria Commission described the Governor as 'a Constitutional sentinel and a vital link between the Union and the State.' In S.R. Bommai (1994), the Supreme Court said, 'The office of the Governor... is intended to ensure protection and sustenance of the constitutional process of the working of the Constitution by the elected executive.' M.K. Gandhi said about the Governor's office: 'He would be an arbiter when there was a constitutional deadlock in the State and he would be able to play an impartial role.' In the contemporary constitutional landscape, the Governor is expected to advance the cause of 'federalism' and 'democracy', which form a part of the basic structure of the Constitution<br><br> Paragraph 3: Despite his unique constitutional positioning, the Governor is sometimes not seen as willing or able to discharge his functions as judiciously, impartially and efficiently as envisaged by the first Administrative Reforms Commission. A perusal of the reports of the Sarkaria, Punchhi and Venkatachaliah Commissions reveals that the independence and dignity of the gubernatorial office is invariably undermined by the appointment of persons not suited to the post, the lack of security of tenure, the lack of an appropriate removal mechanism, with no reasonable post-retirement benefits and limitations on post-retirement political ingratiation. Consequently, the promise of the institution remains as underwhelming as ever while the perils continue to multiply. It is high time that the recommendations of the relevant commissions are implemented in letter and spirit to obviate the danger of a full-blown constitutional crisis, to buttress constitutional morality and to restore the dignity of this office.
In which of the following ways did the Sarkaria Commission describe the post of a Governor? <br> I. He would serve as an important link between the Union and State. <br> II. He would ensure that constitutional process is followed. <br> III. He is to be an arbiter in case of a deadlock in the state.
Explanation: Refer to: 'The Sarkaria Commission described the Governor as a Constitutional sentinel and a vital link between the Union and the State.' <br> The rest of the statements are incorrect as they do not pertain to the Sarkaria Commission. <br> Hence, Option A is correct
Directions: Please read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: <br><br> Paragraph 1: The political endorsement that was recently given to a party by the Rajasthan Governor has reignited the debate on the independence and neutrality of the constitutional post. The Governor's office has often courted controversy for the incumbent's political views. However, there is a marked difference between seemingly routine deviations from strict constitutional norms and the present case, in which the alleged impropriety is neither subtle nor cloaked in specious constitutional justifications. <br><br> Paragraph 2: The Sarkaria Commission described the Governor as 'a Constitutional sentinel and a vital link between the Union and the State.' In S.R. Bommai (1994), the Supreme Court said, 'The office of the Governor... is intended to ensure protection and sustenance of the constitutional process of the working of the Constitution by the elected executive.' M.K. Gandhi said about the Governor's office: 'He would be an arbiter when there was a constitutional deadlock in the State and he would be able to play an impartial role.' In the contemporary constitutional landscape, the Governor is expected to advance the cause of 'federalism' and 'democracy', which form a part of the basic structure of the Constitution<br><br> Paragraph 3: Despite his unique constitutional positioning, the Governor is sometimes not seen as willing or able to discharge his functions as judiciously, impartially and efficiently as envisaged by the first Administrative Reforms Commission. A perusal of the reports of the Sarkaria, Punchhi and Venkatachaliah Commissions reveals that the independence and dignity of the gubernatorial office is invariably undermined by the appointment of persons not suited to the post, the lack of security of tenure, the lack of an appropriate removal mechanism, with no reasonable post-retirement benefits and limitations on post-retirement political ingratiation. Consequently, the promise of the institution remains as underwhelming as ever while the perils continue to multiply. It is high time that the recommendations of the relevant commissions are implemented in letter and spirit to obviate the danger of a full-blown constitutional crisis, to buttress constitutional morality and to restore the dignity of this office.
Which of the following issues does the post of the governor suffer from currently? <br> I. Lack of need for such a post. <br> II. No sound procedure of appointment. <br> III. Lack of security of tenure.
Explanation: Statement I is incorrect as the passage states the importance of the role multiple times. <br> Refer to: 'A perusal of the reports of the Sarkaria, Punchhi and Venkatachaliah Commissions reveals that the independence and dignity of the gubernatorial office is invariably undermined by the appointment of persons not suited to the post, the lack of security of tenure, the lack of an appropriate removal mechanism, with no reasonable post-retirement benefits and limitations on post-retirement political ingratiation.' <br> Statements II and III are correct here as shown above. <br> Hence, Option D is correct.
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