This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 24 August 2025, the same 15 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.
Entrenched
Explanation: "¢ Entrenched means something that is deeply rooted, firmly established, or strongly ingrained. <br> "¢ Out of the options: <br> o Intrinsic means inherent or naturally built-in, which best matches "entrenched." <br> o Transient, Interim, Ephemeral all mean temporary or short-lived, which is the opposite sense. <br> "¢ Therefore, "Intrinsic" is correct as it reflects something firmly fixed and permanent like "entrenched."
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Abduction
Explanation: "¢ Abduction means forcibly taking away a person, usually against their will, which is equivalent to "kidnapping." <br> "¢ Out of the options: <br> o Snatching means forcibly taking or carrying off, which aligns perfectly with "abduction." <br> o Release, Liberation, Rescue mean freedom or letting go, which are opposite in meaning. <br> "¢ Hence, "Snatching" is the correct synonym for "Abduction."
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Insurgency
Explanation: "¢ Insurgency refers to a rebellion or uprising against authority, typically by armed groups. <br> "¢ Out of the options: <br> o Mutineer is one who revolts against authority, especially in military/naval settings, aligning with insurgency. <br> o Loyalist, Supporter, Advocate are opposite in meaning as they denote allegiance and support. <br> "¢ Thus, "Mutineer" expresses the meaning of "Insurgency" most accurately.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Spared
Explanation: "¢ Spared means left unharmed, saved, or not damaged in a harmful situation. <br> "¢ Out of the options: <br> o Intact means untouched, unharmed, or preserved, which matches "spared." <br> o Injured, Damaged, Harmed are all opposite in sense. <br> "¢ Therefore, "Intact" is the right answer as it captures the idea of being saved from harm.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Gradually
Explanation: "¢ Gradually means happening slowly, step by step, or over a period of time. <br> "¢ Out of the options: <br> o Suddenly is the exact opposite, meaning something that occurs quickly, without warning, or instantly. <br> o Constantly, Continuously, Deliberately still suggest a slow or ongoing process, not the opposite. <br> "¢ Hence, the correct antonym is "Suddenly."
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Scarce
Explanation: "¢ Scarce refers to something rare, limited, or not easily available. <br> "¢ Out of the options: <br> o Plenty means abundance, large quantity, or more than enough, which is the opposite of scarce. <br> o Dearth, Drought, Famine all reinforce scarcity, so they are synonyms, not antonyms. <br> "¢ Therefore, the right answer is "Plenty."
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Predictable
Explanation: "¢ Predictable means something that can be foreseen, expected, or anticipated in advance. <br> "¢ Out of the options: <br> o Calculate is closest to the opposite because if something is predictable, it doesn't require calculation; unpredictability requires calculation or estimation. <br> o Conclude, Envision, Forecast are actually similar in meaning to prediction, not opposite. <br> "¢ Thus, the correct opposite is "Calculate."
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Vulnerability
Explanation: "¢ Vulnerability means being open to attack, harm, or risk; a state of weakness. <br> "¢ Out of the options: <br> o Guarded is the direct opposite, meaning protected, shielded, or defended against risks. <br> o Accessible, Exposed, Liable all imply being open or at risk, so they align with vulnerability. <br> "¢ Hence, the right antonym is "Guarded."
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.
At this time on next Sunday, you ____ travelling by plane to the moon.
Explanation: Sentence is in Future continuous tense. <br> Rule : <br> Subject + will/shall + be + V-ing + other agents. <br> At this time on next Sunday, you will be travelling by plane to the moon.
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.
My husband with his colleagues ____ golf now.
Explanation: Sentence is in present continuous tense. <br> Rule : <br> Subject + is/am/are + V-ing + other agents. <br> My husband with his colleagues is playing golf 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.
It's not raining so we ____ not ____ an umbrella.
Explanation: Sentence is in present continuous tense. <br> Rule : <br> Subject + is/am/are + V-ing + other agents. <br> It's not raining so we are not using an umbrella.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
Explanation: "¢ The word Entrenched means deeply rooted or firmly established. <br> "¢ Among the options: <br> o Entranched, Enttranched, Enttrenched → all incorrect spellings with extra/misplaced letters. <br> o Entrenched → correct spelling, standard usage in English. <br> "¢ Thus, the right answer is "Entrenched."
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
Explanation: "¢ The word Insurgency means rebellion or armed resistance against authority. <br> "¢ Options given: <br> o Insurgancy, Insurgansy, Insurgensy → all wrong spellings, often confused due to the suffix. <br> o Insurgency → correct spelling, derived from insurgent. <br> "¢ Hence, the correct answer is "Insurgency."
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
Explanation: "¢ The word Brittle means easily breakable or fragile. <br> "¢ Options: <br> o Brettle, Bretle, Britle → all incorrect spellings. <br> o Brittle → correct spelling with double "t." <br> "¢ Therefore, the correct spelling is "Brittle."
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
Explanation: "¢ The word Spared means saved, left unharmed, or excused from something. <br> "¢ Options: <br> o Sperred, Spured → incorrect variations. <br> o Spared → correct spelling, standard in English usage. <br> "¢ So, the right answer is "Spared."
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