This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 28 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.
Vex
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Ponder
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Jubilant
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Robust
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Eschew
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Juxtaposition
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Proclivity
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Provocative
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Strong, healthy, and unlikely to break or fail.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The act of placing two or more things side by side, often to compare or contrast them.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A strong desire, longing, or ambition to achieve something.
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.
If you have time, you ____ the nature museum.
Explanation: 'Should' can be used to show obligation, give recommendation or even an opinion. Here a recommendation is being given and therefore option D 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.
Much ____ been said in the news reports.
Explanation: The given sentence states that the news reports have conveyed enough information and that it is uncountable. <br> Since it cannot be counted, the verb has to be in its singular and third-person form. <br> So, the verb 'has' will be used after much. <br> The other options - were, have, and was are not relevant and don't fit the given 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.
The war ____ badly damaged the country's infrastructure.
Explanation: First-person, second-person, and plural third-person conjugations that use the pronouns I, you, we, and they require the writer to use 'have'. Singular third-person conjugations use 'has'. These pronouns include he, she, and it. 'The war' is singular third person and therefore 'has' will be used.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
This regular absenteeism is a bad business since on work is being completed.
Explanation: bad business: irresponsible business.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the longbow.
Explanation: Draw the longbow: to exaggerate in telling stories; overstate something.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Vikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the manager.
Explanation: Square up: face and tackle (a difficulty or problem).
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) After toiling very hardly/ (b) over a long period of time/ (c) he found that people recognised him as a successful person./ (d) No error
Explanation: very hard
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) He speaks/ (b) not only Bengali/ (c) but English as well./ (d) No error
Explanation: but english
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) I have been travelling by local trains/ (b) since last several years/ (c) but had never experienced/ (d) such a horrible situation as this.
Explanation: for last
Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. <br><br> Journalists argue over functions of a newspaper. I feel that a provincial paper's purpose is not only to present and project the news objectively and imaginatively, but to help its readers to express themselves more articulate their demands. A newspaper should reflect the community it serves-warts and all. When the mirror is held to society it reveals neglect, injustice, ignorance or complacency. It should help to eradicate them. It would be pretentious to think that a newspaper can change the course of world affairs - but at the local limit it can exert influence, it can probe, it can help get things done. The individual's voice must not be stifled. Instead, the readers should be encouraged to express their opinions, fears, hopes and or their grievances on this platform.
What is the main purpose of a newspaper?
Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. <br><br> Journalists argue over functions of a newspaper. I feel that a provincial paper's purpose is not only to present and project the news objectively and imaginatively, but to help its readers to express themselves more articulate their demands. A newspaper should reflect the community it serves-warts and all. When the mirror is held to society it reveals neglect, injustice, ignorance or complacency. It should help to eradicate them. It would be pretentious to think that a newspaper can change the course of world affairs - but at the local limit it can exert influence, it can probe, it can help get things done. The individual's voice must not be stifled. Instead, the readers should be encouraged to express their opinions, fears, hopes and or their grievances on this platform.
In this passage the writer highlights the fact that
Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. <br><br> Journalists argue over functions of a newspaper. I feel that a provincial paper's purpose is not only to present and project the news objectively and imaginatively, but to help its readers to express themselves more articulate their demands. A newspaper should reflect the community it serves-warts and all. When the mirror is held to society it reveals neglect, injustice, ignorance or complacency. It should help to eradicate them. It would be pretentious to think that a newspaper can change the course of world affairs - but at the local limit it can exert influence, it can probe, it can help get things done. The individual's voice must not be stifled. Instead, the readers should be encouraged to express their opinions, fears, hopes and or their grievances on this platform.
How can a newspaper influence local affairs?
Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. <br><br> Journalists argue over functions of a newspaper. I feel that a provincial paper's purpose is not only to present and project the news objectively and imaginatively, but to help its readers to express themselves more articulate their demands. A newspaper should reflect the community it serves-warts and all. When the mirror is held to society it reveals neglect, injustice, ignorance or complacency. It should help to eradicate them. It would be pretentious to think that a newspaper can change the course of world affairs - but at the local limit it can exert influence, it can probe, it can help get things done. The individual's voice must not be stifled. Instead, the readers should be encouraged to express their opinions, fears, hopes and or their grievances on this platform.
How can the readers air their grievances?
Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. <br><br> Journalists argue over functions of a newspaper. I feel that a provincial paper's purpose is not only to present and project the news objectively and imaginatively, but to help its readers to express themselves more articulate their demands. A newspaper should reflect the community it serves-warts and all. When the mirror is held to society it reveals neglect, injustice, ignorance or complacency. It should help to eradicate them. It would be pretentious to think that a newspaper can change the course of world affairs - but at the local limit it can exert influence, it can probe, it can help get things done. The individual's voice must not be stifled. Instead, the readers should be encouraged to express their opinions, fears, hopes and or their grievances on this platform.
The expression 'warts and all' in the passage means.
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