This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 28 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.
Curtail
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Endorsement
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Eroded
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Occurred
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Compromise
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Defected
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Conservative
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Dominate
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Reduce in extent or quantity
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Ready or likely to attack or confront
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 river ____ very fast after this rain stops.
Explanation: Sentence is in Future continuous tense. <br> Rule : <br> Subject + will/shall + be + V-ing + other agents. <br> The river will be flowing very fast after this rain stops.
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.
There must be something wrong with Umag's car as he ____ to his office by bus.
Explanation: Sentence is in present continuous tense. <br> Rule : <br> Subject + is/am/are + V-ing + other agents. <br> There must be something wrong with Umag's car as he is going to his office by 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.
My father is a farmer but yours ____ an advocate.
Explanation: When you are speaking of or for yourself, use 'am.' When you are talking about a person or a thing (in the singular), use 'is.' When you are talking to a person, and when you are talking about other people or things (in the plural), use 'are.' Here, it is singular as one is compared to the other. Hence, is will be used.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To drive home
Explanation: To drive home: give special importance or value to.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To have an axe to grind
Explanation: To have an axe to grind: to have a strong personal opinion about something that you want people to accept and that is the reason why you do something
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To cry wolf
Explanation: To cry wolf: to ask for assistance when you don't need it.
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.
(a) The prices of/ (b) his article/ (c) considerably varies/ (d) in different parts of the country.
Explanation: The price
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.
Mr. Anand is planning/ (b) to settle in Delhi/ (c) as soon as/ (d) he will retire in August next year.
Explanation: he retires
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) Many a student/ (b) have passed/ (c) the IIT examination/ (d) No error.
Explanation: has passed
Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Once upon a time, there lived a cruel lion by the name of Bhasuraka, in a dense forest. He was very powerful, ferocious and arrogant. He used to kill the other animals in the forest to gratify his hunger. His behaviour caused the other animals in the forest to worry. They were worried that after sometime none of them would be left alive. They discussed their problem amongst themselves and decided to hold a meeting with the Lion. <br><br> One day, as per the plan, all the animals of the forest gathered under a big tree. They invited the Lion, the king of the forest to attend the meeting. In the meeting, the representative of the animals said, 'Your Majesty, we are grateful, that you are our king. We are all the more happy that you are attending this meeting'. The lion thanked them and replied, 'What is the matter? Why have we gathered here?' One of the animals stood up and said, 'Sir, its natural that you have to kill us for food. But killing more than what is required is not a good approach. If you go on killing the animals without any purpose, very soon a day will come, when there will be no animals left in the forest.' The Lion roared, 'So what are you proposing?' One of the animals replied, 'Your Majesty, we have already discussed the problem among ourselves and have come up with a solution. We have decided to send one animal daily to your den. You call kill and eat it, the way you like. This will also save you the trouble of hunting.' The Lion replied, 'Fine, I agree to this proposal, but make sure that the animal reaches me on time, otherwise, I will kill all the animals of the forest.' The animals agreed. <br><br> From that day onwards, an animal was sent to the lion daily to become his meal. The Lion was very happy to have his food right before him without taking any pains of hunting. A day came when it was the turn of the rabbit to go to the lion's den. The rabbit was old and wise. He was unwilling to go, but the other animals forced him to go. The rabbit's thought of a plan that would save his life and the lives of the other animals in the forest. He took his own sweet time to go to the lion and reached the lion's den a little later than the usual time. <br><br> The lion was getting impatient and he was extremely furious when he saw a small rabbit for his meal. He swore to kill all the animals. The rabbit with folded hands hesitatingly explained, 'Your Majesty. I am not to be blamed for my delay. Actually, six rabbits were sent to make your meal, but five of them were killed and devoured by another lion. He also claimed to be the king of the forest. I have somehow escaped to reach here safely. <br><br> The lion howled in great anger and said, 'Impossible, there cannot be another king of this forest. I'll kill him. Take me to the place where you saw him.' The intelligent rabbit agreed and took the lion towards a deep well, filled with water. When they reached the well, the rabbit said. This is the place where he lives. He might be hiding inside.' The Lion looked into the well and saw his own reflection. He thought it was the other lion. The lion was furious and started growling. Naturally the image in the water, the other Lion, was also equally angry. In order to kill the other Lion, he jumped into the well and drowned. Thus, the jubilant rabbit saved all the animals from the lion and they all lived cheerfully thereafter.
What did the lion see when he looked into the well?
Explanation: Kindly refer to the 7th sentence of the last paragraph.
Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Once upon a time, there lived a cruel lion by the name of Bhasuraka, in a dense forest. He was very powerful, ferocious and arrogant. He used to kill the other animals in the forest to gratify his hunger. His behaviour caused the other animals in the forest to worry. They were worried that after sometime none of them would be left alive. They discussed their problem amongst themselves and decided to hold a meeting with the Lion. <br><br> One day, as per the plan, all the animals of the forest gathered under a big tree. They invited the Lion, the king of the forest to attend the meeting. In the meeting, the representative of the animals said, 'Your Majesty, we are grateful, that you are our king. We are all the more happy that you are attending this meeting'. The lion thanked them and replied, 'What is the matter? Why have we gathered here?' One of the animals stood up and said, 'Sir, its natural that you have to kill us for food. But killing more than what is required is not a good approach. If you go on killing the animals without any purpose, very soon a day will come, when there will be no animals left in the forest.' The Lion roared, 'So what are you proposing?' One of the animals replied, 'Your Majesty, we have already discussed the problem among ourselves and have come up with a solution. We have decided to send one animal daily to your den. You call kill and eat it, the way you like. This will also save you the trouble of hunting.' The Lion replied, 'Fine, I agree to this proposal, but make sure that the animal reaches me on time, otherwise, I will kill all the animals of the forest.' The animals agreed. <br><br> From that day onwards, an animal was sent to the lion daily to become his meal. The Lion was very happy to have his food right before him without taking any pains of hunting. A day came when it was the turn of the rabbit to go to the lion's den. The rabbit was old and wise. He was unwilling to go, but the other animals forced him to go. The rabbit's thought of a plan that would save his life and the lives of the other animals in the forest. He took his own sweet time to go to the lion and reached the lion's den a little later than the usual time. <br><br> The lion was getting impatient and he was extremely furious when he saw a small rabbit for his meal. He swore to kill all the animals. The rabbit with folded hands hesitatingly explained, 'Your Majesty. I am not to be blamed for my delay. Actually, six rabbits were sent to make your meal, but five of them were killed and devoured by another lion. He also claimed to be the king of the forest. I have somehow escaped to reach here safely. <br><br> The lion howled in great anger and said, 'Impossible, there cannot be another king of this forest. I'll kill him. Take me to the place where you saw him.' The intelligent rabbit agreed and took the lion towards a deep well, filled with water. When they reached the well, the rabbit said. This is the place where he lives. He might be hiding inside.' The Lion looked into the well and saw his own reflection. He thought it was the other lion. The lion was furious and started growling. Naturally the image in the water, the other Lion, was also equally angry. In order to kill the other Lion, he jumped into the well and drowned. Thus, the jubilant rabbit saved all the animals from the lion and they all lived cheerfully thereafter.
What could be an appropriate title of the story?
Explanation: In the given context, the most appropriate title of the story is 'The Foolish Lion and the Wise Rabbit'.
Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Once upon a time, there lived a cruel lion by the name of Bhasuraka, in a dense forest. He was very powerful, ferocious and arrogant. He used to kill the other animals in the forest to gratify his hunger. His behaviour caused the other animals in the forest to worry. They were worried that after sometime none of them would be left alive. They discussed their problem amongst themselves and decided to hold a meeting with the Lion. <br><br> One day, as per the plan, all the animals of the forest gathered under a big tree. They invited the Lion, the king of the forest to attend the meeting. In the meeting, the representative of the animals said, 'Your Majesty, we are grateful, that you are our king. We are all the more happy that you are attending this meeting'. The lion thanked them and replied, 'What is the matter? Why have we gathered here?' One of the animals stood up and said, 'Sir, its natural that you have to kill us for food. But killing more than what is required is not a good approach. If you go on killing the animals without any purpose, very soon a day will come, when there will be no animals left in the forest.' The Lion roared, 'So what are you proposing?' One of the animals replied, 'Your Majesty, we have already discussed the problem among ourselves and have come up with a solution. We have decided to send one animal daily to your den. You call kill and eat it, the way you like. This will also save you the trouble of hunting.' The Lion replied, 'Fine, I agree to this proposal, but make sure that the animal reaches me on time, otherwise, I will kill all the animals of the forest.' The animals agreed. <br><br> From that day onwards, an animal was sent to the lion daily to become his meal. The Lion was very happy to have his food right before him without taking any pains of hunting. A day came when it was the turn of the rabbit to go to the lion's den. The rabbit was old and wise. He was unwilling to go, but the other animals forced him to go. The rabbit's thought of a plan that would save his life and the lives of the other animals in the forest. He took his own sweet time to go to the lion and reached the lion's den a little later than the usual time. <br><br> The lion was getting impatient and he was extremely furious when he saw a small rabbit for his meal. He swore to kill all the animals. The rabbit with folded hands hesitatingly explained, 'Your Majesty. I am not to be blamed for my delay. Actually, six rabbits were sent to make your meal, but five of them were killed and devoured by another lion. He also claimed to be the king of the forest. I have somehow escaped to reach here safely. <br><br> The lion howled in great anger and said, 'Impossible, there cannot be another king of this forest. I'll kill him. Take me to the place where you saw him.' The intelligent rabbit agreed and took the lion towards a deep well, filled with water. When they reached the well, the rabbit said. This is the place where he lives. He might be hiding inside.' The Lion looked into the well and saw his own reflection. He thought it was the other lion. The lion was furious and started growling. Naturally the image in the water, the other Lion, was also equally angry. In order to kill the other Lion, he jumped into the well and drowned. Thus, the jubilant rabbit saved all the animals from the lion and they all lived cheerfully thereafter.
Where did the animals schedule to have the meeting?
Explanation: The answer can be inferred from the 1st sentence of the 2nd paragraph.
Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Once upon a time, there lived a cruel lion by the name of Bhasuraka, in a dense forest. He was very powerful, ferocious and arrogant. He used to kill the other animals in the forest to gratify his hunger. His behaviour caused the other animals in the forest to worry. They were worried that after sometime none of them would be left alive. They discussed their problem amongst themselves and decided to hold a meeting with the Lion. <br><br> One day, as per the plan, all the animals of the forest gathered under a big tree. They invited the Lion, the king of the forest to attend the meeting. In the meeting, the representative of the animals said, 'Your Majesty, we are grateful, that you are our king. We are all the more happy that you are attending this meeting'. The lion thanked them and replied, 'What is the matter? Why have we gathered here?' One of the animals stood up and said, 'Sir, its natural that you have to kill us for food. But killing more than what is required is not a good approach. If you go on killing the animals without any purpose, very soon a day will come, when there will be no animals left in the forest.' The Lion roared, 'So what are you proposing?' One of the animals replied, 'Your Majesty, we have already discussed the problem among ourselves and have come up with a solution. We have decided to send one animal daily to your den. You call kill and eat it, the way you like. This will also save you the trouble of hunting.' The Lion replied, 'Fine, I agree to this proposal, but make sure that the animal reaches me on time, otherwise, I will kill all the animals of the forest.' The animals agreed. <br><br> From that day onwards, an animal was sent to the lion daily to become his meal. The Lion was very happy to have his food right before him without taking any pains of hunting. A day came when it was the turn of the rabbit to go to the lion's den. The rabbit was old and wise. He was unwilling to go, but the other animals forced him to go. The rabbit's thought of a plan that would save his life and the lives of the other animals in the forest. He took his own sweet time to go to the lion and reached the lion's den a little later than the usual time. <br><br> The lion was getting impatient and he was extremely furious when he saw a small rabbit for his meal. He swore to kill all the animals. The rabbit with folded hands hesitatingly explained, 'Your Majesty. I am not to be blamed for my delay. Actually, six rabbits were sent to make your meal, but five of them were killed and devoured by another lion. He also claimed to be the king of the forest. I have somehow escaped to reach here safely. <br><br> The lion howled in great anger and said, 'Impossible, there cannot be another king of this forest. I'll kill him. Take me to the place where you saw him.' The intelligent rabbit agreed and took the lion towards a deep well, filled with water. When they reached the well, the rabbit said. This is the place where he lives. He might be hiding inside.' The Lion looked into the well and saw his own reflection. He thought it was the other lion. The lion was furious and started growling. Naturally the image in the water, the other Lion, was also equally angry. In order to kill the other Lion, he jumped into the well and drowned. Thus, the jubilant rabbit saved all the animals from the lion and they all lived cheerfully thereafter.
Why was the rabbit unwilling to go to the Lion?
Explanation: In the 4th sentence of the 3rd paragraph, it's mentioned that the rabbit was wise. He, therefore, doesn't want to be killed and hence was not willing to go to the lion.
Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Once upon a time, there lived a cruel lion by the name of Bhasuraka, in a dense forest. He was very powerful, ferocious and arrogant. He used to kill the other animals in the forest to gratify his hunger. His behaviour caused the other animals in the forest to worry. They were worried that after sometime none of them would be left alive. They discussed their problem amongst themselves and decided to hold a meeting with the Lion. <br><br> One day, as per the plan, all the animals of the forest gathered under a big tree. They invited the Lion, the king of the forest to attend the meeting. In the meeting, the representative of the animals said, 'Your Majesty, we are grateful, that you are our king. We are all the more happy that you are attending this meeting'. The lion thanked them and replied, 'What is the matter? Why have we gathered here?' One of the animals stood up and said, 'Sir, its natural that you have to kill us for food. But killing more than what is required is not a good approach. If you go on killing the animals without any purpose, very soon a day will come, when there will be no animals left in the forest.' The Lion roared, 'So what are you proposing?' One of the animals replied, 'Your Majesty, we have already discussed the problem among ourselves and have come up with a solution. We have decided to send one animal daily to your den. You call kill and eat it, the way you like. This will also save you the trouble of hunting.' The Lion replied, 'Fine, I agree to this proposal, but make sure that the animal reaches me on time, otherwise, I will kill all the animals of the forest.' The animals agreed. <br><br> From that day onwards, an animal was sent to the lion daily to become his meal. The Lion was very happy to have his food right before him without taking any pains of hunting. A day came when it was the turn of the rabbit to go to the lion's den. The rabbit was old and wise. He was unwilling to go, but the other animals forced him to go. The rabbit's thought of a plan that would save his life and the lives of the other animals in the forest. He took his own sweet time to go to the lion and reached the lion's den a little later than the usual time. <br><br> The lion was getting impatient and he was extremely furious when he saw a small rabbit for his meal. He swore to kill all the animals. The rabbit with folded hands hesitatingly explained, 'Your Majesty. I am not to be blamed for my delay. Actually, six rabbits were sent to make your meal, but five of them were killed and devoured by another lion. He also claimed to be the king of the forest. I have somehow escaped to reach here safely. <br><br> The lion howled in great anger and said, 'Impossible, there cannot be another king of this forest. I'll kill him. Take me to the place where you saw him.' The intelligent rabbit agreed and took the lion towards a deep well, filled with water. When they reached the well, the rabbit said. This is the place where he lives. He might be hiding inside.' The Lion looked into the well and saw his own reflection. He thought it was the other lion. The lion was furious and started growling. Naturally the image in the water, the other Lion, was also equally angry. In order to kill the other Lion, he jumped into the well and drowned. Thus, the jubilant rabbit saved all the animals from the lion and they all lived cheerfully thereafter.
The animals had a problem with their King because _________<br> 1. He was killing more animals than was required. <br> 2. He was a very selfish king. <br> 3. He chose to eat one animal a day as his meal.
Explanation: Kindly refer to the 8th sentence of the 2nd paragraph.
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