This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 12 September 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.
Sprawling
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Detention
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Massive
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Anticipated
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Collision
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Concessions
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Frustration
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Prohibited
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
An accident that happens when two vehicles hit each other with force.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The action of forbidding something, especially by law.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To make something worse, especially a disease or problem.
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.
You are ____ your time trying to persuade him, he will never help you.
Explanation: 'wasting' means to expend on an unappreciative recipient and hence is suitable for the sentence.
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.
'wasting' means to expend on an unappreciative recipient and hence is suitable for the sentence.
Explanation: This question tests understanding of prepositions and their usage in forming grammatically correct sentences. The sentence requires a preposition that indicates the beneficiary or employer for whom the people work and earn. Preposition Definition: <br> A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence. It indicates location, time, direction, manner, or other relationships. Correct Answer: B. For<br> The preposition 'for' correctly indicates that the work and earnings are done on behalf of or to benefit someone or something. The complete sentence would be: '...for whom do the people work and earn?' This is grammatically correct and makes sense. Why other options are incorrect: <br> A. In: 'In' indicates location or enclosure. It doesn't make logical sense to say '...in whom do the people work and earn?' <br> C. Why: 'Why' is an interrogative adverb asking for a reason, not indicating a beneficiary. <br> D. Around: 'Around' indicates location or proximity. It's grammatically incorrect and doesn't fit the context.
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.
Last year, when I last met her, she told me she ____ a letter every day for the last two months.
Explanation: In the above sentence, we used past perfect continuous tense with the action verbs to talk about some repeated actions that occurred in the past. <br> The past perfect progressive tense, is also called past perfect continuous tense. We use past perfect progressive tense to express some event that had already happened and continued it with some other point in the past. <br> By using, had been + the verb's present participle( + ing) we frame the sentence.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services Examination this year.
Explanation: very different about : not very good at something.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Why must you look a gift horse in the mouth?
Explanation: gift horse in the mouth: to show a lack of appreciation or gratitude when receiving a gift.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Dowry is a burning question of the day.
Explanation: burning question: an important question that requires an answer.
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 child/ (b) picked up a burned paper/ (c) from the street./ (d) No error.
Explanation: burnt paper
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) One of the drawbacks/ (b) of modern education are/ (c) that it does not encourage original thinking./ (d) No error.
Explanation: education is
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) If I knew/ (b) that my friend had planned to visit the town today,/ (c) I would have made his stay comfortable./ (d) No error.
Explanation: No error
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> Organized retail has fuelled new growth categories-like liquid hand wash, breakfast cereals and pet foods in the consumer goods industry, accounting for almost 50% of their sales, said data from market search firm Nielsen. The figures showed some of these new categories got more than 40% of their business from modern retail outlets. The data also suggests how products in these categories reach the neighbourhood kirana stores after they have established themselves in modern trade. <br><br> While grocers continue to be an important channel, for the new and evolving categories we saw an increased presence of high-end products in modern trade. For example, premium products in laundry detergents, dishwashing, car air fresheners and surface care increased in availability through this format as these products are aimed at affluent consumers who are more likely to ship in supermarket/hypermarket outlets and who are willing to pay more for specialized products. <br><br> Some other categories that have grown exceptionally and now account for bulk of the sales from modern retail are frozen and ready-to-eat foods, pet food, diapers, pre-and post-wash products, hair conditioners and high-end shaving products, besides others. 'With the evolution of modern trade, out growth in this channel has been healthy as it is for several other categories. Modern retail is an important part of our business' said managing director, Kellogg India. <br><br> What modern retail offers to companies experimenting with new categories is the chance to educate customers which was not the case with a general trade store. 'Category creation and market development starts with modern trade but as more consumers start consuming this category, they penetrate into other channels,' said President, food & FMCG category, Future Group - the country's largest retailer which operates stores like Big Bazaar. <br><br> But a point to note here is that modern retailers themselves push their own private brands in these very categories and can emerge as a big threat for the consumers goods and foods companies. <br><br> For instance, Big Bazaar's private label Clean Mate is hugely popular and sells more than a brand like Harpic in its own stores. 'So, there is a certain amount of conflict and competition that will play out over the next few years which the FMCG companies will have to watch out for', said KPMG's executive director (retail). <br><br> In the past, there have been instances of retailers boycotting products from big FMCG players on the issue of margins, but as modern retail becomes increasingly significant for pushing new categories, experts say we could see more partnerships being forged between retailers and FMCG companies. 'Market development for new categories takes time so brand wars for leadership and consumer franchise will be fought on the modern retail platform. A new brand can overnight compete with established companies by tying up with few retailers in these categories', President of Future Group added.
Which of the following is being referred to as new growth category?
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> Organized retail has fuelled new growth categories-like liquid hand wash, breakfast cereals and pet foods in the consumer goods industry, accounting for almost 50% of their sales, said data from market search firm Nielsen. The figures showed some of these new categories got more than 40% of their business from modern retail outlets. The data also suggests how products in these categories reach the neighbourhood kirana stores after they have established themselves in modern trade. <br><br> While grocers continue to be an important channel, for the new and evolving categories we saw an increased presence of high-end products in modern trade. For example, premium products in laundry detergents, dishwashing, car air fresheners and surface care increased in availability through this format as these products are aimed at affluent consumers who are more likely to ship in supermarket/hypermarket outlets and who are willing to pay more for specialized products. <br><br> Some other categories that have grown exceptionally and now account for bulk of the sales from modern retail are frozen and ready-to-eat foods, pet food, diapers, pre-and post-wash products, hair conditioners and high-end shaving products, besides others. 'With the evolution of modern trade, out growth in this channel has been healthy as it is for several other categories. Modern retail is an important part of our business' said managing director, Kellogg India. <br><br> What modern retail offers to companies experimenting with new categories is the chance to educate customers which was not the case with a general trade store. 'Category creation and market development starts with modern trade but as more consumers start consuming this category, they penetrate into other channels,' said President, food & FMCG category, Future Group - the country's largest retailer which operates stores like Big Bazaar. <br><br> But a point to note here is that modern retailers themselves push their own private brands in these very categories and can emerge as a big threat for the consumers goods and foods companies. <br><br> For instance, Big Bazaar's private label Clean Mate is hugely popular and sells more than a brand like Harpic in its own stores. 'So, there is a certain amount of conflict and competition that will play out over the next few years which the FMCG companies will have to watch out for', said KPMG's executive director (retail). <br><br> In the past, there have been instances of retailers boycotting products from big FMCG players on the issue of margins, but as modern retail becomes increasingly significant for pushing new categories, experts say we could see more partnerships being forged between retailers and FMCG companies. 'Market development for new categories takes time so brand wars for leadership and consumer franchise will be fought on the modern retail platform. A new brand can overnight compete with established companies by tying up with few retailers in these categories', President of Future Group added.
Which of the following is being referred to as modern retail outlet?
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> Organized retail has fuelled new growth categories-like liquid hand wash, breakfast cereals and pet foods in the consumer goods industry, accounting for almost 50% of their sales, said data from market search firm Nielsen. The figures showed some of these new categories got more than 40% of their business from modern retail outlets. The data also suggests how products in these categories reach the neighbourhood kirana stores after they have established themselves in modern trade. <br><br> While grocers continue to be an important channel, for the new and evolving categories we saw an increased presence of high-end products in modern trade. For example, premium products in laundry detergents, dishwashing, car air fresheners and surface care increased in availability through this format as these products are aimed at affluent consumers who are more likely to ship in supermarket/hypermarket outlets and who are willing to pay more for specialized products. <br><br> Some other categories that have grown exceptionally and now account for bulk of the sales from modern retail are frozen and ready-to-eat foods, pet food, diapers, pre-and post-wash products, hair conditioners and high-end shaving products, besides others. 'With the evolution of modern trade, out growth in this channel has been healthy as it is for several other categories. Modern retail is an important part of our business' said managing director, Kellogg India. <br><br> What modern retail offers to companies experimenting with new categories is the chance to educate customers which was not the case with a general trade store. 'Category creation and market development starts with modern trade but as more consumers start consuming this category, they penetrate into other channels,' said President, food & FMCG category, Future Group - the country's largest retailer which operates stores like Big Bazaar. <br><br> But a point to note here is that modern retailers themselves push their own private brands in these very categories and can emerge as a big threat for the consumers goods and foods companies. <br><br> For instance, Big Bazaar's private label Clean Mate is hugely popular and sells more than a brand like Harpic in its own stores. 'So, there is a certain amount of conflict and competition that will play out over the next few years which the FMCG companies will have to watch out for', said KPMG's executive director (retail). <br><br> In the past, there have been instances of retailers boycotting products from big FMCG players on the issue of margins, but as modern retail becomes increasingly significant for pushing new categories, experts say we could see more partnerships being forged between retailers and FMCG companies. 'Market development for new categories takes time so brand wars for leadership and consumer franchise will be fought on the modern retail platform. A new brand can overnight compete with established companies by tying up with few retailers in these categories', President of Future Group added.
Which of the following best conveys the meaning of the phrase, 'watch out for' as used in the passage?
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> Organized retail has fuelled new growth categories-like liquid hand wash, breakfast cereals and pet foods in the consumer goods industry, accounting for almost 50% of their sales, said data from market search firm Nielsen. The figures showed some of these new categories got more than 40% of their business from modern retail outlets. The data also suggests how products in these categories reach the neighbourhood kirana stores after they have established themselves in modern trade. <br><br> While grocers continue to be an important channel, for the new and evolving categories we saw an increased presence of high-end products in modern trade. For example, premium products in laundry detergents, dishwashing, car air fresheners and surface care increased in availability through this format as these products are aimed at affluent consumers who are more likely to ship in supermarket/hypermarket outlets and who are willing to pay more for specialized products. <br><br> Some other categories that have grown exceptionally and now account for bulk of the sales from modern retail are frozen and ready-to-eat foods, pet food, diapers, pre-and post-wash products, hair conditioners and high-end shaving products, besides others. 'With the evolution of modern trade, out growth in this channel has been healthy as it is for several other categories. Modern retail is an important part of our business' said managing director, Kellogg India. <br><br> What modern retail offers to companies experimenting with new categories is the chance to educate customers which was not the case with a general trade store. 'Category creation and market development starts with modern trade but as more consumers start consuming this category, they penetrate into other channels,' said President, food & FMCG category, Future Group - the country's largest retailer which operates stores like Big Bazaar. <br><br> But a point to note here is that modern retailers themselves push their own private brands in these very categories and can emerge as a big threat for the consumers goods and foods companies. <br><br> For instance, Big Bazaar's private label Clean Mate is hugely popular and sells more than a brand like Harpic in its own stores. 'So, there is a certain amount of conflict and competition that will play out over the next few years which the FMCG companies will have to watch out for', said KPMG's executive director (retail). <br><br> In the past, there have been instances of retailers boycotting products from big FMCG players on the issue of margins, but as modern retail becomes increasingly significant for pushing new categories, experts say we could see more partnerships being forged between retailers and FMCG companies. 'Market development for new categories takes time so brand wars for leadership and consumer franchise will be fought on the modern retail platform. A new brand can overnight compete with established companies by tying up with few retailers in these categories', President of Future Group added.
Which of the following is being referred to as 'certain amount of conflict'?
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> Organized retail has fuelled new growth categories-like liquid hand wash, breakfast cereals and pet foods in the consumer goods industry, accounting for almost 50% of their sales, said data from market search firm Nielsen. The figures showed some of these new categories got more than 40% of their business from modern retail outlets. The data also suggests how products in these categories reach the neighbourhood kirana stores after they have established themselves in modern trade. <br><br> While grocers continue to be an important channel, for the new and evolving categories we saw an increased presence of high-end products in modern trade. For example, premium products in laundry detergents, dishwashing, car air fresheners and surface care increased in availability through this format as these products are aimed at affluent consumers who are more likely to ship in supermarket/hypermarket outlets and who are willing to pay more for specialized products. <br><br> Some other categories that have grown exceptionally and now account for bulk of the sales from modern retail are frozen and ready-to-eat foods, pet food, diapers, pre-and post-wash products, hair conditioners and high-end shaving products, besides others. 'With the evolution of modern trade, out growth in this channel has been healthy as it is for several other categories. Modern retail is an important part of our business' said managing director, Kellogg India. <br><br> What modern retail offers to companies experimenting with new categories is the chance to educate customers which was not the case with a general trade store. 'Category creation and market development starts with modern trade but as more consumers start consuming this category, they penetrate into other channels,' said President, food & FMCG category, Future Group - the country's largest retailer which operates stores like Big Bazaar. <br><br> But a point to note here is that modern retailers themselves push their own private brands in these very categories and can emerge as a big threat for the consumers goods and foods companies. <br><br> For instance, Big Bazaar's private label Clean Mate is hugely popular and sells more than a brand like Harpic in its own stores. 'So, there is a certain amount of conflict and competition that will play out over the next few years which the FMCG companies will have to watch out for', said KPMG's executive director (retail). <br><br> In the past, there have been instances of retailers boycotting products from big FMCG players on the issue of margins, but as modern retail becomes increasingly significant for pushing new categories, experts say we could see more partnerships being forged between retailers and FMCG companies. 'Market development for new categories takes time so brand wars for leadership and consumer franchise will be fought on the modern retail platform. A new brand can overnight compete with established companies by tying up with few retailers in these categories', President of Future Group added.
The new growth category products
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