This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 23 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.
Diplomatic
Explanation: The word diplomatic refers to someone who deals with people or situations tactfully, showing politeness, courtesy, and sensitivity. Out of the given options, gracious fits best because it means being kind, courteous, and tactful in conduct. <br> Other options like artless (simple, without cunning), impolite (rude), and tactless (insensitive) express opposite qualities. Hence, the correct synonym is Gracious.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Relevant
Explanation: Relevant means something that is closely connected, appropriate, or directly related to the matter at hand. Among the options, pertinent carries the same meaning, i.e., being applicable or suitable in a particular context. <br> Words like improper, inapplicable, and incompatible are opposites because they suggest something unsuitable or unrelated. Therefore, the correct synonym is Pertinent.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Convincingly
Explanation: To speak or act convincingly means to do so in a way that persuades others, making them believe or accept your point of view. The word persuasive has the same meaning-able to influence others by reasoning or appeal. <br> Other options (impotent = powerless, improbable = unlikely, implausible = not believable) do not carry the same positive sense of persuasion. Thus, the best synonym is Persuasive.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Influenced
Explanation: Influenced refers to being affected or controlled by someone or something. The closest match here is domination, which implies exercising power, control, or strong influence over others. <br> Options like cause (reason), commencement (beginning), and insignificance (unimportance) do not match. Hence, the correct synonym is Domination.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Interaction
Explanation: The word Interaction means communication, contact, or mutual involvement between two or more persons or things. Its opposite would be the absence of harmony or breaking of communication. Among the given options, Discord represents conflict, disagreement, or lack of interaction. Therefore, Discord is the most appropriate opposite of Interaction.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Refrained
Explanation: The word Refrained means to hold oneself back, abstain, or avoid doing something. The opposite sense would be to engage freely in an activity without holding back. The word Indulge means to allow oneself to do or enjoy something without restraint, which is the direct opposite of refraining. Hence, Indulge is the correct opposite of Refrained.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Acknowledged
Explanation: The word Acknowledged means accepted, recognized, or admitted to be true. The opposite of acknowledgment is to deny or reject something, showing non-acceptance. Among the given words, Dismissal represents refusal, rejection, or not giving recognition, making it the exact opposite of Acknowledged. Therefore, Dismissal is the correct choice.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Violation
Explanation: The word Violation means breaking, infringing, or not obeying a law, rule, or regulation. The opposite of violating is to follow or act in accordance with rules and laws. Among the given options, Obey directly conveys compliance and respect for rules, which is the true opposite of violation. Hence, Obey is the right answer.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.
Explanation: The correct answer is Relevant. <br> Explanation: <br> "¢ Relevant means closely related or applicable to the matter at hand. <br> "¢ Diplomatic means tactful in dealing with people. <br> "¢ Convincingly is an adverb meaning persuasively. <br> "¢ Influenced means affected by something. <br> Hence, the correct substitution is Relevant.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other.
Explanation: The correct answer is Interaction. Explanation: "¢ Interaction means reciprocal action or influence between two or more things. <br> "¢ Diplomatic is about tact and negotiation, not mutual action. <br> "¢ Convincingly relates to persuasion, not mutual effect. <br> "¢ Influenced is one-sided, not mutual. <br> Therefore, Interaction is the correct substitution.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Stop oneself from doing something.
Explanation: "¢ The correct answer is Refrained. <br> "¢ Explanation: <br> o Refrained means to hold back from an action voluntarily. <br> o Acknowledged means accepted or recognized. <br> o Violation means breaking a rule or law. <br> o Resolved means decided firmly or found a solution. <br> "¢ So, Refrained is the most accurate one-word substitution.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).
Explanation: "¢ The correct answer is Resolved. <br> "¢ Explanation: <br> o Resolved means to decide firmly or settle a dispute/problem. <br> o Acknowledged means accepted or admitted. <br> o Violation is an act of breaking rules. <br> o Justified means shown to be right or reasonable. <br> "¢ Hence, the correct answer is Resolved.
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.
Look, ____ these passengers ____ for a bus?
Explanation: Look, are these passengers waiting for a bus?
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.
Gifts ____ among the students now.
Explanation: Sentence is in present continuous tense in passive voice. Rule : Subject + is/am/are + being + V3 + other agents. <br> Gifts are being distributed among the students now.
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.
Kishan sir ____ English at this moment.
Explanation: Sentence is in present continuous tense. <br> Rule : <br> Subject + is/am/are + V-ing + other agents. <br> Kishan sir is teaching English at this moment.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
A large number of small scale industries have been set up in the rural areas.
Explanation: set up: opened.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
He is out and out a reactionary.
Explanation: out and out: in every respect; absolute.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The country's economy is beginning to look up now.
Explanation: look up: To improve or become better.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
Explanation: Conciliatory means intended to pacify, appease, or make peace in a conflict. <br> The other spellings (Concilietory, Consilietory, Consiliatory) are wrong because they either add extra vowels (like "ie") or replace correct letters with incorrect ones. <br> Correct form: Conciliatory.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
Explanation: Gracious means kind, courteous, or showing elegance. <br> Spellings like Graseous, Graceous, Grasious are incorrect because: <br> "¢ Graseous wrongly uses "se" instead of "ci". <br> "¢ Graceous wrongly adds "e" after "c". <br> "¢ Grasious changes the vowel pattern. <br> Correct form: Gracious.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
Explanation: "¢ Persuasive means the ability to convince others through reasoning or appeal. <br> "¢ It comes from the verb persuade + suffix -sive. <br> "¢ Incorrect forms (Persuesive, Persuecive, Persuacive) occur due to confusion with the sound of "su" vs "sua." <br> "¢ The accurate middle part is "sua," making persuasive the right form.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
Explanation: "¢ Refrained means held oneself back from doing something. "¢ Wrong options: <br> o Reffrained and Reffreined add an unnecessary double "f". <br> o Refreined wrongly replaces "ai" with "ei". <br> "¢ Correct form: Refrained. <br>
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.
(a) No sooner the news appeared in the paper/ (b) than/ (c) there was a rush/ (d) in the counter.
Explanation: No sooner had the news
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.
(a) Hari's salary/ (b) is much/ (c) larger than/ (d) Ravi.
Explanation: that of Ravi
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.
(a) Give me/ (b) three thousands/ (c) rupees, (d) please.
Explanation: three thousand
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The Sun, while going on his daily rounds saw a princess and fell in love with her. Whenever he could slip away from the heavens he would take human form and go down to the princess to spend some time with her. The princess too became quite fond of him and would wait for him to come. One day the Sun decided to send her a blood-red ruby as a token of his love for her. He put the gem in a silk beg, and calling a crow that was flying past, asked the bird to deliver the gem to his beloved. Crows had milky white feathers in those days and it was considered auspicious if a crow came anywhere near you. So the Sun was pleased that he had found a crow to deliver the gem. As the crow sped through the sky with the silken bag, the aroma of food lured him. Looking down, the crow saw that a wedding feast was in progress, and immediately it was distracted from its mission. Food was one thing it could never resist. <br><br> Alighting on a tree nearby, it hung the bag on a twig and went off to find some food. While the crow was feasting, a merchant passing by saw the bag on the tree, and knocked it down with a pole. When he opened the bag and saw its contents he almost swooned in joy. Quickly pocketing the ruby, he filled the bag with dry cow dung that was lying there, and then deftly returned the bag to the branch. It was all done so quickly that the crow missed all the action. After having its fill, it flew up to the tree, and picking up the bag and took it to the person it was intended for. The princess was in the garden. When the crow gave her bag, she took it eagerly, knowing that it was from the Sun. But when she saw its contents she reeled back in shock and anger. Believing that it was the Sun's way to telling her that he did not care for her, she flung the bag away, rushed to her palace, and never came out again. When the Sun learnt of what had happened he was furious. So great was his anger that when he turned his scorching gaze on the crow, its feathers were burned black. Its feathers have been black ever since. The ruby did not stay with the man who stole it. It fell out of his pocket and rolled into a deep pit. Men have been trying to dig it out ever since. Many precious stones have been found in the process, making Myanmar one of the richest sources of rubbies and sapphires, but the ruby that the Sun sent to the princess is yet to be found.
What did the Sun send for the princess as a token of his love?
Explanation: Kindly refer to the 4th sentence of the 1st paragrah.
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The Sun, while going on his daily rounds saw a princess and fell in love with her. Whenever he could slip away from the heavens he would take human form and go down to the princess to spend some time with her. The princess too became quite fond of him and would wait for him to come. One day the Sun decided to send her a blood-red ruby as a token of his love for her. He put the gem in a silk beg, and calling a crow that was flying past, asked the bird to deliver the gem to his beloved. Crows had milky white feathers in those days and it was considered auspicious if a crow came anywhere near you. So the Sun was pleased that he had found a crow to deliver the gem. As the crow sped through the sky with the silken bag, the aroma of food lured him. Looking down, the crow saw that a wedding feast was in progress, and immediately it was distracted from its mission. Food was one thing it could never resist. <br><br> Alighting on a tree nearby, it hung the bag on a twig and went off to find some food. While the crow was feasting, a merchant passing by saw the bag on the tree, and knocked it down with a pole. When he opened the bag and saw its contents he almost swooned in joy. Quickly pocketing the ruby, he filled the bag with dry cow dung that was lying there, and then deftly returned the bag to the branch. It was all done so quickly that the crow missed all the action. After having its fill, it flew up to the tree, and picking up the bag and took it to the person it was intended for. The princess was in the garden. When the crow gave her bag, she took it eagerly, knowing that it was from the Sun. But when she saw its contents she reeled back in shock and anger. Believing that it was the Sun's way to telling her that he did not care for her, she flung the bag away, rushed to her palace, and never came out again. When the Sun learnt of what had happened he was furious. So great was his anger that when he turned his scorching gaze on the crow, its feathers were burned black. Its feathers have been black ever since. The ruby did not stay with the man who stole it. It fell out of his pocket and rolled into a deep pit. Men have been trying to dig it out ever since. Many precious stones have been found in the process, making Myanmar one of the richest sources of rubbies and sapphires, but the ruby that the Sun sent to the princess is yet to be found.
Why did the princess fling the gift away?
Explanation: The answer can be inferred from the 8th sentence of the 2nd paragraph.
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The Sun, while going on his daily rounds saw a princess and fell in love with her. Whenever he could slip away from the heavens he would take human form and go down to the princess to spend some time with her. The princess too became quite fond of him and would wait for him to come. One day the Sun decided to send her a blood-red ruby as a token of his love for her. He put the gem in a silk beg, and calling a crow that was flying past, asked the bird to deliver the gem to his beloved. Crows had milky white feathers in those days and it was considered auspicious if a crow came anywhere near you. So the Sun was pleased that he had found a crow to deliver the gem. As the crow sped through the sky with the silken bag, the aroma of food lured him. Looking down, the crow saw that a wedding feast was in progress, and immediately it was distracted from its mission. Food was one thing it could never resist. <br><br> Alighting on a tree nearby, it hung the bag on a twig and went off to find some food. While the crow was feasting, a merchant passing by saw the bag on the tree, and knocked it down with a pole. When he opened the bag and saw its contents he almost swooned in joy. Quickly pocketing the ruby, he filled the bag with dry cow dung that was lying there, and then deftly returned the bag to the branch. It was all done so quickly that the crow missed all the action. After having its fill, it flew up to the tree, and picking up the bag and took it to the person it was intended for. The princess was in the garden. When the crow gave her bag, she took it eagerly, knowing that it was from the Sun. But when she saw its contents she reeled back in shock and anger. Believing that it was the Sun's way to telling her that he did not care for her, she flung the bag away, rushed to her palace, and never came out again. When the Sun learnt of what had happened he was furious. So great was his anger that when he turned his scorching gaze on the crow, its feathers were burned black. Its feathers have been black ever since. The ruby did not stay with the man who stole it. It fell out of his pocket and rolled into a deep pit. Men have been trying to dig it out ever since. Many precious stones have been found in the process, making Myanmar one of the richest sources of rubbies and sapphires, but the ruby that the Sun sent to the princess is yet to be found.
What led to the discovery of precious stones in Myanmar?
Explanation: The answer can be inferred from the last sentence of the 2nd paragraph.
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The Sun, while going on his daily rounds saw a princess and fell in love with her. Whenever he could slip away from the heavens he would take human form and go down to the princess to spend some time with her. The princess too became quite fond of him and would wait for him to come. One day the Sun decided to send her a blood-red ruby as a token of his love for her. He put the gem in a silk beg, and calling a crow that was flying past, asked the bird to deliver the gem to his beloved. Crows had milky white feathers in those days and it was considered auspicious if a crow came anywhere near you. So the Sun was pleased that he had found a crow to deliver the gem. As the crow sped through the sky with the silken bag, the aroma of food lured him. Looking down, the crow saw that a wedding feast was in progress, and immediately it was distracted from its mission. Food was one thing it could never resist. <br><br> Alighting on a tree nearby, it hung the bag on a twig and went off to find some food. While the crow was feasting, a merchant passing by saw the bag on the tree, and knocked it down with a pole. When he opened the bag and saw its contents he almost swooned in joy. Quickly pocketing the ruby, he filled the bag with dry cow dung that was lying there, and then deftly returned the bag to the branch. It was all done so quickly that the crow missed all the action. After having its fill, it flew up to the tree, and picking up the bag and took it to the person it was intended for. The princess was in the garden. When the crow gave her bag, she took it eagerly, knowing that it was from the Sun. But when she saw its contents she reeled back in shock and anger. Believing that it was the Sun's way to telling her that he did not care for her, she flung the bag away, rushed to her palace, and never came out again. When the Sun learnt of what had happened he was furious. So great was his anger that when he turned his scorching gaze on the crow, its feathers were burned black. Its feathers have been black ever since. The ruby did not stay with the man who stole it. It fell out of his pocket and rolled into a deep pit. Men have been trying to dig it out ever since. Many precious stones have been found in the process, making Myanmar one of the richest sources of rubbies and sapphires, but the ruby that the Sun sent to the princess is yet to be found.
While on its way to the princess, the crow was distracted by:
Explanation: Kindly refer to the last 2 sentences of the 1st paragraph.
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The Sun, while going on his daily rounds saw a princess and fell in love with her. Whenever he could slip away from the heavens he would take human form and go down to the princess to spend some time with her. The princess too became quite fond of him and would wait for him to come. One day the Sun decided to send her a blood-red ruby as a token of his love for her. He put the gem in a silk beg, and calling a crow that was flying past, asked the bird to deliver the gem to his beloved. Crows had milky white feathers in those days and it was considered auspicious if a crow came anywhere near you. So the Sun was pleased that he had found a crow to deliver the gem. As the crow sped through the sky with the silken bag, the aroma of food lured him. Looking down, the crow saw that a wedding feast was in progress, and immediately it was distracted from its mission. Food was one thing it could never resist. <br><br> Alighting on a tree nearby, it hung the bag on a twig and went off to find some food. While the crow was feasting, a merchant passing by saw the bag on the tree, and knocked it down with a pole. When he opened the bag and saw its contents he almost swooned in joy. Quickly pocketing the ruby, he filled the bag with dry cow dung that was lying there, and then deftly returned the bag to the branch. It was all done so quickly that the crow missed all the action. After having its fill, it flew up to the tree, and picking up the bag and took it to the person it was intended for. The princess was in the garden. When the crow gave her bag, she took it eagerly, knowing that it was from the Sun. But when she saw its contents she reeled back in shock and anger. Believing that it was the Sun's way to telling her that he did not care for her, she flung the bag away, rushed to her palace, and never came out again. When the Sun learnt of what had happened he was furious. So great was his anger that when he turned his scorching gaze on the crow, its feathers were burned black. Its feathers have been black ever since. The ruby did not stay with the man who stole it. It fell out of his pocket and rolled into a deep pit. Men have been trying to dig it out ever since. Many precious stones have been found in the process, making Myanmar one of the richest sources of rubbies and sapphires, but the ruby that the Sun sent to the princess is yet to be found.
Why did the Sun send his gift for the princess along with the crow?
Explanation: The answer can be inferred from the 5th sentence of the 1st paragraph.
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