This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 14 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.
Provocation
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Simmering
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Resentment
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Swallow
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Crumbling
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Vowing
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Ambition
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Sweeping
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Cause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort.
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.
Ajay and Kajol are husband and wife. They both love ____
Explanation: Ajay and Kajol are husband and wife. They both love each other.
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.
Does she ____ get up early and cook for family at this old age?
Explanation: Does she have to get up early and cook for family at this old age?
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.
I don't agree I don't agree ____ your proposal.
Explanation: Agree to means to commit to (a course of action, a proposal, etc.). I don't agree to your proposal.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
I did not know that he was pulling my leg all the time.
Explanation: Pulling my leg: to kid, fool, or trick someone.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
He has come up during the last five years.
Explanation: Come up: to rise in rank or status an officer who came up from the ranks.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Have you given up the idea of accepting the new assignment?
Explanation: Given up: to abandon someone or something as being lost.
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.
Our university had sponsored a programme (a)/ for the benifit of the students (b)/ and their teachers (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: No error
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.
Come summer and the Indian tourist flooded (a)/ with various attractively packaged tours (b)/ to every conceivable destination and suit most pockets (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: and designed to suit most pockets
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.
In many parts of India (a)/ strings of coloured glass beads (b)/ are hanged on doorways (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: Are hung on doorways.
Directions: Please read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: <br><br> Kangaroo mother care (KMC) or the intervention where babies are placed in skin-to-skin contact with their mothers and exclusively breast fed has been recommended worldwide for stable low-birthweight newborns. Stable babies are defined as babies who do not need respiratory support or intravenous fluids and can accept oral feeds. Though previous studies have shown that keeping the baby in contact with the mother improves survival in babies (less than 2 kg weight at birth) when compared to standard hospital care, global data show that barely 5% receive such care. Also, there is no much evidence on kangaroo mother care impact when initiated at homes in India. <br><br> To understand this, a team of researchers carried out a study in Haryana. The results recently published in The Lancet show that kangaroo mother care improved survival by 30% and 25%, in babies till 28 days and six months of age, respectively. The paper adds that such care for all infants with low birthweight could substantially reduce neonatal and infant mortality. <br><br> About 97% of the world's low-weight babies are born in developing countries, and India accounts for about 40% of this, implying an urgent need of effective interventions. Sarmila Mazumder, lead author of the study says, 'In developing countries, even today, babies are born at home or even if born in hospitals, are discharged too soon without kangaroo mother care initiation. It is imperative therefore that such care is initiated at home.' <br><br> For the study, over 8,000 stable low-birthweight babies weighing less than 2.25 kg, were enrolled from two districts in Haryana, during 2015-2018 and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Kangaroo mother care intervention was initiated at home, at an average age of 33 hours and delivered during the first month of life, through home visits. The enrolled babies were followed up at one, three and six months of age. <br><br> Dr. Mazumder adds that kangaroo mother care benefits are much beyond preventing hypothermia. 'The care improves exclusive breast feeding, duration of breast feeding, and also reduces infections. It also promotes growth and development of the child and increases mother child bonding, and also reduces stress in both mother and baby,' she explains. <br><br> When asked how long babies need to be kept in such care, Dr. Mazumder explained that in the study, mothers were advised to keep the babies as long as possible, preferably 24 hours in day and night and till 28 days of age. An average of 11 hours of skin-to-skin contact was achieved, and mothers reported giving kangaroo mother care till 27 days of baby's age. WHO recommends that it be continued till baby attains a weight of 2.5 kg or till babies wriggle out, indicating that they do not need kangaroo mother care any further. <br><br> Dr. Mazumder added that an implementation research was also conducted by the same team with the Haryana Government to scale up kangaroo mother care across 16 districts of the state. The paper adds that kangaroo mother care has the ______________ to prevent thousands of neonatal deaths in our country if 90% coverage can be achieved.
Which of the following is correct regarding the percentage of population receiving kangaroo mother care?
Explanation: Refer: Though previous studies have shown that keeping the baby in contact with the mother improves survival in babies (less than 2 kg weight at birth) when compared to standard hospital care, global data show that barely 5% receive such care. <br><br> The paragraph tells us that about importance of kangaroo mother care and yet only 5% of population receive it (with reference to the highlighted portion). This shows that this percentage level is abysmal and not satisfactory. <br><br> Abysmal (adjective) - refers to something extremely bad. <br><br> Stellar (adjective) - means exceptionally good. <br><br> Assiduous (adjective) - means showing great care and perseverance. This is non-relevant to the question. <br><br> Entrenched (adjective) - refers to a habit or attitude that is firmly established and thus unlikely to be change. This is non-relevant to the question. <br><br> Hence, Option C is the correct answer.
Directions: Please read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: <br><br> Kangaroo mother care (KMC) or the intervention where babies are placed in skin-to-skin contact with their mothers and exclusively breast fed has been recommended worldwide for stable low-birthweight newborns. Stable babies are defined as babies who do not need respiratory support or intravenous fluids and can accept oral feeds. Though previous studies have shown that keeping the baby in contact with the mother improves survival in babies (less than 2 kg weight at birth) when compared to standard hospital care, global data show that barely 5% receive such care. Also, there is no much evidence on kangaroo mother care impact when initiated at homes in India. <br><br> To understand this, a team of researchers carried out a study in Haryana. The results recently published in The Lancet show that kangaroo mother care improved survival by 30% and 25%, in babies till 28 days and six months of age, respectively. The paper adds that such care for all infants with low birthweight could substantially reduce neonatal and infant mortality. <br><br> About 97% of the world's low-weight babies are born in developing countries, and India accounts for about 40% of this, implying an urgent need of effective interventions. Sarmila Mazumder, lead author of the study says, 'In developing countries, even today, babies are born at home or even if born in hospitals, are discharged too soon without kangaroo mother care initiation. It is imperative therefore that such care is initiated at home.' <br><br> For the study, over 8,000 stable low-birthweight babies weighing less than 2.25 kg, were enrolled from two districts in Haryana, during 2015-2018 and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Kangaroo mother care intervention was initiated at home, at an average age of 33 hours and delivered during the first month of life, through home visits. The enrolled babies were followed up at one, three and six months of age. <br><br> Dr. Mazumder adds that kangaroo mother care benefits are much beyond preventing hypothermia. 'The care improves exclusive breast feeding, duration of breast feeding, and also reduces infections. It also promotes growth and development of the child and increases mother child bonding, and also reduces stress in both mother and baby,' she explains. <br><br> When asked how long babies need to be kept in such care, Dr. Mazumder explained that in the study, mothers were advised to keep the babies as long as possible, preferably 24 hours in day and night and till 28 days of age. An average of 11 hours of skin-to-skin contact was achieved, and mothers reported giving kangaroo mother care till 27 days of baby's age. WHO recommends that it be continued till baby attains a weight of 2.5 kg or till babies wriggle out, indicating that they do not need kangaroo mother care any further. <br><br> Dr. Mazumder added that an implementation research was also conducted by the same team with the Haryana Government to scale up kangaroo mother care across 16 districts of the state. The paper adds that kangaroo mother care has the ______________ to prevent thousands of neonatal deaths in our country if 90% coverage can be achieved.
Which of the following is/are true regarding the benefits of kangaroo mother care? <br><br> I. It saves babies from a condition when body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature. <br><br> II. It aggravates the health hardships of mothers and babies. <br><br> III. It augments the emotional relationship between mother and child.
Explanation: Statement I. True<br><br> Refer: Dr. Mazumder adds that kangaroo mother care benefits are much beyond preventing hypothermia. <br><br> Hypothermia means a condition when body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature. Thus, it is evident that kangaroo mother care saves babies from hypothermia. <br><br> Statement II. False<br><br> Refer: 'The care improves exclusive breast feeding, duration of breast feeding, and also reduces infections. It also promotes growth and development of the child...' <br><br> Hence, KMC reduces the hardships of child and mother by enhancing their well being and it does not aggravate it. <br><br> Aggravate - means to make a problem or situation worse. <br><br> Statement III. True<br><br> Refer: 'The care improves exclusive breast feeding, duration of breast feeding, and also reduces infections. It also promotes growth and development of the child and increases mother child bonding, and also reduces stress in both mother and baby,' she explains. <br><br> The highlighted portion makes it clear that KMC enhances mother child bonding i.e., augments their emotional relationship. [Augment - means to increase or enhance.] <br><br> Hence, Option D is the correct answer.
Directions: Please read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: <br><br> Kangaroo mother care (KMC) or the intervention where babies are placed in skin-to-skin contact with their mothers and exclusively breast fed has been recommended worldwide for stable low-birthweight newborns. Stable babies are defined as babies who do not need respiratory support or intravenous fluids and can accept oral feeds. Though previous studies have shown that keeping the baby in contact with the mother improves survival in babies (less than 2 kg weight at birth) when compared to standard hospital care, global data show that barely 5% receive such care. Also, there is no much evidence on kangaroo mother care impact when initiated at homes in India. <br><br> To understand this, a team of researchers carried out a study in Haryana. The results recently published in The Lancet show that kangaroo mother care improved survival by 30% and 25%, in babies till 28 days and six months of age, respectively. The paper adds that such care for all infants with low birthweight could substantially reduce neonatal and infant mortality. <br><br> About 97% of the world's low-weight babies are born in developing countries, and India accounts for about 40% of this, implying an urgent need of effective interventions. Sarmila Mazumder, lead author of the study says, 'In developing countries, even today, babies are born at home or even if born in hospitals, are discharged too soon without kangaroo mother care initiation. It is imperative therefore that such care is initiated at home.' <br><br> For the study, over 8,000 stable low-birthweight babies weighing less than 2.25 kg, were enrolled from two districts in Haryana, during 2015-2018 and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Kangaroo mother care intervention was initiated at home, at an average age of 33 hours and delivered during the first month of life, through home visits. The enrolled babies were followed up at one, three and six months of age. <br><br> Dr. Mazumder adds that kangaroo mother care benefits are much beyond preventing hypothermia. 'The care improves exclusive breast feeding, duration of breast feeding, and also reduces infections. It also promotes growth and development of the child and increases mother child bonding, and also reduces stress in both mother and baby,' she explains. <br><br> When asked how long babies need to be kept in such care, Dr. Mazumder explained that in the study, mothers were advised to keep the babies as long as possible, preferably 24 hours in day and night and till 28 days of age. An average of 11 hours of skin-to-skin contact was achieved, and mothers reported giving kangaroo mother care till 27 days of baby's age. WHO recommends that it be continued till baby attains a weight of 2.5 kg or till babies wriggle out, indicating that they do not need kangaroo mother care any further. <br><br> Dr. Mazumder added that an implementation research was also conducted by the same team with the Haryana Government to scale up kangaroo mother care across 16 districts of the state. The paper adds that kangaroo mother care has the ______________ to prevent thousands of neonatal deaths in our country if 90% coverage can be achieved.
Which of the following is true with respect to the given passage?
Explanation: Statement A: False<br><br> Refer: Also, there is no much evidence on kangaroo mother care impact when initiated at homes in India. To understand this, a team of researchers carried out a study in Haryana. <br><br> The highlighted portion shows that the study was conducted in Haryana only and not in entire India. <br><br> Statement B : False<br><br> The paper adds that kangaroo mother care has the potential to prevent thousands of neonatal deaths in our country if 90% coverage can be achieved. <br><br> Neonatal refers to a newborn child, however antenatal refers to period before birth. Hence, the statement is false. <br><br> Statement C : False<br><br> Kangaroo mother care (KMC) or the intervention where babies are placed in skin-to-skin contact with their mothers and exclusively breast fed has been recommended worldwide for stable lowbirthweight newborns. <br><br> As per the passage, KMC is highly recommended for babies of low birth weight. <br><br> Statement D : False<br><br> To understand this, a team of researchers carried out a study in Haryana. The results recently published in The Lancet show that kangaroo mother care improved survival by 30% and 25%, in babies till 28 days and six months of age, respectively. The paper adds that such care for all infants with low birthweight could substantially reduce neonatal and infant mortality. <br><br> The highlighted portion shows that survival rate is improved by 30 % for babies till 28 days of age and 25% for six months of age. <br><br> Statement E: True<br><br> WHO recommends that it be continued till baby attains a weight of 2.5 kg or till babies wriggle out, indicating that they do not need kangaroo mother care any further. Wriggle out is synonym of word 'writhe'. It means to make twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body.
Directions: Please read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: <br><br> Kangaroo mother care (KMC) or the intervention where babies are placed in skin-to-skin contact with their mothers and exclusively breast fed has been recommended worldwide for stable low-birthweight newborns. Stable babies are defined as babies who do not need respiratory support or intravenous fluids and can accept oral feeds. Though previous studies have shown that keeping the baby in contact with the mother improves survival in babies (less than 2 kg weight at birth) when compared to standard hospital care, global data show that barely 5% receive such care. Also, there is no much evidence on kangaroo mother care impact when initiated at homes in India. <br><br> To understand this, a team of researchers carried out a study in Haryana. The results recently published in The Lancet show that kangaroo mother care improved survival by 30% and 25%, in babies till 28 days and six months of age, respectively. The paper adds that such care for all infants with low birthweight could substantially reduce neonatal and infant mortality. <br><br> About 97% of the world's low-weight babies are born in developing countries, and India accounts for about 40% of this, implying an urgent need of effective interventions. Sarmila Mazumder, lead author of the study says, 'In developing countries, even today, babies are born at home or even if born in hospitals, are discharged too soon without kangaroo mother care initiation. It is imperative therefore that such care is initiated at home.' <br><br> For the study, over 8,000 stable low-birthweight babies weighing less than 2.25 kg, were enrolled from two districts in Haryana, during 2015-2018 and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Kangaroo mother care intervention was initiated at home, at an average age of 33 hours and delivered during the first month of life, through home visits. The enrolled babies were followed up at one, three and six months of age. <br><br> Dr. Mazumder adds that kangaroo mother care benefits are much beyond preventing hypothermia. 'The care improves exclusive breast feeding, duration of breast feeding, and also reduces infections. It also promotes growth and development of the child and increases mother child bonding, and also reduces stress in both mother and baby,' she explains. <br><br> When asked how long babies need to be kept in such care, Dr. Mazumder explained that in the study, mothers were advised to keep the babies as long as possible, preferably 24 hours in day and night and till 28 days of age. An average of 11 hours of skin-to-skin contact was achieved, and mothers reported giving kangaroo mother care till 27 days of baby's age. WHO recommends that it be continued till baby attains a weight of 2.5 kg or till babies wriggle out, indicating that they do not need kangaroo mother care any further. <br><br> Dr. Mazumder added that an implementation research was also conducted by the same team with the Haryana Government to scale up kangaroo mother care across 16 districts of the state. The paper adds that kangaroo mother care has the ______________ to prevent thousands of neonatal deaths in our country if 90% coverage can be achieved.
Which of the following can fill the blank in the passage?
Explanation: Ardent: very enthusiastic or passionate. <br><br> Pervasion: means the process of spreading through and being present or perceived in every part of something<br><br> Potential- means latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness. <br><br> Aspersion: means an attack on the reputation of someone or something <br><br> Blatant: means very obvious. <br><br> Looking at the meaning of every word, it is clear that only option C i.e, Potential is contextually and grammatically correct. <br><br> Hence, Option C is the correct answer.
Directions: Please read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: <br><br> Kangaroo mother care (KMC) or the intervention where babies are placed in skin-to-skin contact with their mothers and exclusively breast fed has been recommended worldwide for stable low-birthweight newborns. Stable babies are defined as babies who do not need respiratory support or intravenous fluids and can accept oral feeds. Though previous studies have shown that keeping the baby in contact with the mother improves survival in babies (less than 2 kg weight at birth) when compared to standard hospital care, global data show that barely 5% receive such care. Also, there is no much evidence on kangaroo mother care impact when initiated at homes in India. <br><br> To understand this, a team of researchers carried out a study in Haryana. The results recently published in The Lancet show that kangaroo mother care improved survival by 30% and 25%, in babies till 28 days and six months of age, respectively. The paper adds that such care for all infants with low birthweight could substantially reduce neonatal and infant mortality. <br><br> About 97% of the world's low-weight babies are born in developing countries, and India accounts for about 40% of this, implying an urgent need of effective interventions. Sarmila Mazumder, lead author of the study says, 'In developing countries, even today, babies are born at home or even if born in hospitals, are discharged too soon without kangaroo mother care initiation. It is imperative therefore that such care is initiated at home.' <br><br> For the study, over 8,000 stable low-birthweight babies weighing less than 2.25 kg, were enrolled from two districts in Haryana, during 2015-2018 and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Kangaroo mother care intervention was initiated at home, at an average age of 33 hours and delivered during the first month of life, through home visits. The enrolled babies were followed up at one, three and six months of age. <br><br> Dr. Mazumder adds that kangaroo mother care benefits are much beyond preventing hypothermia. 'The care improves exclusive breast feeding, duration of breast feeding, and also reduces infections. It also promotes growth and development of the child and increases mother child bonding, and also reduces stress in both mother and baby,' she explains. <br><br> When asked how long babies need to be kept in such care, Dr. Mazumder explained that in the study, mothers were advised to keep the babies as long as possible, preferably 24 hours in day and night and till 28 days of age. An average of 11 hours of skin-to-skin contact was achieved, and mothers reported giving kangaroo mother care till 27 days of baby's age. WHO recommends that it be continued till baby attains a weight of 2.5 kg or till babies wriggle out, indicating that they do not need kangaroo mother care any further. <br><br> Dr. Mazumder added that an implementation research was also conducted by the same team with the Haryana Government to scale up kangaroo mother care across 16 districts of the state. The paper adds that kangaroo mother care has the ______________ to prevent thousands of neonatal deaths in our country if 90% coverage can be achieved.
Which of the following refers to stable babies, as per the passage? <br><br> I. Babies who do not need medicines. <br><br> II. Babies who are able to eat food through mouth. <br><br> III. Babies who do not need breathing aid.
Explanation: Refer: <br><br> Stable babies are defined as babies who do not need respiratory support or intravenous fluids and can accept oral feeds. <br><br> Statement I. Incorrect<br><br> The given passage doesn't mentions 'medicines'. Intravenous fluids (usually shortened to 'IV' fluids) are liquids given to replace water, sugar and salt that you might need if you are ill or having an operation, and can't eat or drink as you would normally. <br><br> Hence, this statement is incorrect. <br><br> Statement II and III. Correct<br><br> The highlighted portion shows that babies who can accept oral foods (or food taken through mouth) and do not need respiratory support (or breathing aid) are stable babies. <br><br> Hence, Option B is the correct answer.
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