This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 23 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.
Astute
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Placid
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Terse
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Deft
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Meander
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Pusillanimous
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Recalcitrant
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Garrulous
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Having or showing the ability to notice and understand things clearly; shrewd or perceptive.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Skillful and quick in one's movements or actions.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Stubbornly refusing to obey rules or authority; resistant to control.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To weaken or drain of energy or vitality.
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.
Did you ever ____ her?
Explanation: The verb that follows 'did' should be used in its base form. Hence, 'visit' is the correct answer.
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.
Ramlal____ lift this stone.
Explanation: One uses 'can' to talk about ability to do things in general.
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.
Always avoid____ mistakes.
Explanation: Gerunds can be used after certain verbs including enjoy, fancy, discuss, dislike, finish, mind, suggest, recommend, keep, and avoid. After prepositions of place and time. <br> Example: I made dinner before getting home. <br> He looked unhappy after seeing his work schedule.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The rebels held out for about a month
Explanation: held out: to continue to defend yourself against an enemy or attack without being defeated.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.
Explanation: likely to run into rough weather: to be in unfavourable situation or difficulties.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks
Explanation: brought home: get to the heart of a matter, make perfectly clear.
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) Nandinee was fascinated by insects/ (b) and the more she studied their habits/ (c) greater was her fascination./ (d) No error
Explanation: greater 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) The polling was marred/ (b) at many a place/ (c) by attempts at rigging./ (d) No error
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.
(a) Mr. Anil Prasad, our representative,/ (b) he will attend the meeting/ (c)on our behalf./ (d) No error
Explanation: will attend
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> One day a wolf found a sheepskin. He covered himself with the sheepskin and got into a flock of sheep grazing in a field. He thought, 'The shepherd will shut the sheep in the pen after sunset. At night I will run away with a fat sheep and eat it.' <br><br> All went well till the shepherd shut the sheep in the pen and left. The wolf waited patiently for the night to advance and grow darker. But then an unexpected thing happened. One of the servants of the shepherd entered the pen. His master had sent him to bring a fat sheep for supper. As luck would have it, the servant picked up the wolf dressed in the sheepskin. That night the shepherd and his guests had wolf for supper.
Why did the wolf cover himself with the sheepskin and get into aflock of sheep?
Explanation: It's clear from the last sentence of the 1st paragraph that the wolf hid in the pen with a motive to eat a fat sheep.
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> One day a wolf found a sheepskin. He covered himself with the sheepskin and got into a flock of sheep grazing in a field. He thought, 'The shepherd will shut the sheep in the pen after sunset. At night I will run away with a fat sheep and eat it.' <br><br> All went well till the shepherd shut the sheep in the pen and left. The wolf waited patiently for the night to advance and grow darker. But then an unexpected thing happened. One of the servants of the shepherd entered the pen. His master had sent him to bring a fat sheep for supper. As luck would have it, the servant picked up the wolf dressed in the sheepskin. That night the shepherd and his guests had wolf for supper.
How did the wolf meet his end?
Explanation: Kindly refer to the last two sentences 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> One day a wolf found a sheepskin. He covered himself with the sheepskin and got into a flock of sheep grazing in a field. He thought, 'The shepherd will shut the sheep in the pen after sunset. At night I will run away with a fat sheep and eat it.' <br><br> All went well till the shepherd shut the sheep in the pen and left. The wolf waited patiently for the night to advance and grow darker. But then an unexpected thing happened. One of the servants of the shepherd entered the pen. His master had sent him to bring a fat sheep for supper. As luck would have it, the servant picked up the wolf dressed in the sheepskin. That night the shepherd and his guests had wolf for supper.
What is the moral of the passage?
Explanation: In this passage it's been expressed that an evil intention eventually meets with an evil end. The option A hence would be an appropriate choice here.
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> One day a wolf found a sheepskin. He covered himself with the sheepskin and got into a flock of sheep grazing in a field. He thought, 'The shepherd will shut the sheep in the pen after sunset. At night I will run away with a fat sheep and eat it.' <br><br> All went well till the shepherd shut the sheep in the pen and left. The wolf waited patiently for the night to advance and grow darker. But then an unexpected thing happened. One of the servants of the shepherd entered the pen. His master had sent him to bring a fat sheep for supper. As luck would have it, the servant picked up the wolf dressed in the sheepskin. That night the shepherd and his guests had wolf for supper.
Why did the servant pick the wolf for supper? Select the mostappropriate answer. <br> 1. Because he wanted to have the tasty meat of wolf. <br> 2. Because the wolf was in sheep's clothing. <br> 3. Because the servant thought the wolf to be a fat sheep.
Explanation: It's evident from the 2nd paragraph that the servant thought the wolf to be a fat sheep and picked it up. The option C hence is the correct answer.
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> One day a wolf found a sheepskin. He covered himself with the sheepskin and got into a flock of sheep grazing in a field. He thought, 'The shepherd will shut the sheep in the pen after sunset. At night I will run away with a fat sheep and eat it.' <br><br> All went well till the shepherd shut the sheep in the pen and left. The wolf waited patiently for the night to advance and grow darker. But then an unexpected thing happened. One of the servants of the shepherd entered the pen. His master had sent him to bring a fat sheep for supper. As luck would have it, the servant picked up the wolf dressed in the sheepskin. That night the shepherd and his guests had wolf for supper.
What is the antonym of the word 'shut' as used in the passage?
Explanation: The most appropriate word opposite to 'shut' here is 'free'. The option D hence will be the right answer.
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