This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 7 October 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.
Mawkish
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Recondite
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Trenchant
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Vociferous
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Reticent
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Indefatigable
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Sardonic
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Pellucid
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Sentimental in an exaggerated or false way; overly emotional
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Expressing opinions or feelings loudly and forcefully.
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Grimly mocking or cynical; showing scornful or bitter humor.
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To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
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 market is nearer to them than ____
Explanation: The word 'us' is used to convey a person or a group of people. <br> Any other word would have created a sentence that doesn't mean anything or is grammatically incorrect.
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 United States is ____ that there are five time zones.
Explanation: 'So' is placed before a modifier - adjective or adverb - to intensify its quality or manner. This emphasis on the modifier expresses a remarkable situation. This clause can stand alone as a sentence, or it can be paired with 'that' + clause to express an effect (result) of the remarkable situation mentioned in the main clause.
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.
____ she ____ away yesterday?
Explanation: The correct answer is A: Did, run. <br> This question tests your understanding of simple past tense questions in English. <br> First, let's define simple past tense: It's a verb tense used to describe completed actions in the past. We use it to talk about things that happened and finished at a specific time in the past. <br> The sentence requires a question word and a verb in the simple past tense to correctly form a grammatically sound question about a past event. Let's analyze each option: <br> A: Did, run<br> This option correctly uses the auxiliary verb 'did' to form the simple past tense question. 'Did' is used with the base form of the main verb ('run'), which is grammatically correct for forming a simple past question. The complete sentence would be 'Did she run away yesterday?'. <br> B: Was, run<br> This option is incorrect because 'was' is the past tense of the verb 'to be,' and it needs a past participle to form a complete past tense structure. 'Run' is the base form, not the past participle. It should be 'Was she *running* away yesterday?' to be grammatically correct, but this changes the meaning to an ongoing action, not a completed action. <br> C: Why, ran<br> While 'ran' is the simple past tense of 'run,' it's incorrect to use it without an auxiliary verb ('did') to form a question. The word 'why' asks for a reason, not if she ran away. It would require a different sentence structure. <br> D: Where, running<br> Similar to option B, 'running' is the present participle, indicating an ongoing action, not a completed action in the past. 'Where' is asking for a location, but the question needs to be in simple past tense to fit the context of 'yesterday.' A correct sentence could be: 'Where was she running yesterday?' (but this means she was running at some point during yesterday, not that she completed the action of running away.) <br> Therefore, only option A creates a grammatically correct and contextually appropriate simple past tense question.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
As a politician he is used to being in the limelight all the time.
Explanation: in the limelight: the center of public attention.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
I ran out of money on my European tour.
Explanation: Ran out: to use something completely so that nothing is left.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Madhuri might scream blue murder, but I feel Deepali should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.
Explanation: Scream blue murder: to scream, yell, or complain in a very loud or angry way.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
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Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
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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.
Charchill was (a) / one of the greatest (b) war leaders (c). No error (d)
Explanation: leader of war
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.
The (a) / young man (b) had no manner. (c) / No error (d)
Explanation: has no manner
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.
The work involved (a) / is almost impossible (b) / to cope with (c). / No error (d)
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/expressions are given in bold in the passage to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> 'My god, it speaks' uttered the Emperor of Brazil and the receiver of the Telephone slipped from his hand and banged aground. At the other end Alexander Graham Bell was still one line : <br><br> The incident goes back to 1876 when at an exhibition in Philadelphia (USA), Alexander Graham Bell was giving a demonstration of his invention. This strange instrument known as Telephone was to revolutionise life in the years to come. <br><br> Bell was born at Edinborough, Scotland. He was a teacher and, was dedicated to the noble cause of teaching the deaf and the dumb. Due to reserve illness, Bell was sent to Canada in 1870, where too he got engaged in helping the dumb-deaf to hear and speak. Thereafter, he shifted to the USA but continued with his work by opening a school for deaf and dumb. <br><br> Bell was fond of scientific inventions and was ever engaged in making some machines in his spare time. While at Boston, he tried to communicate through metal wire. His companion in this work was Watson. One day while experimenting with his instrument, Bell spoke to Watsom standing at a distance, Watson was taken by a pleasant surprise as he had heard Bell clearly through his instrument. The instrument was a success and Bell patented it. <br><br> Graham Bell had some sterling qualities of head and heart. Apart from being an artist, he was a kind human being, ready to help the needy. He established an institution for the deaf and dumb children. He died in 1922 in Canada. The entire northern America paid him a tribute by hanging up their telephones for a while during his funeral.
What according to the passage was the contribution of invention of telephone
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/expressions are given in bold in the passage to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> 'My god, it speaks' uttered the Emperor of Brazil and the receiver of the Telephone slipped from his hand and banged aground. At the other end Alexander Graham Bell was still one line : <br><br> The incident goes back to 1876 when at an exhibition in Philadelphia (USA), Alexander Graham Bell was giving a demonstration of his invention. This strange instrument known as Telephone was to revolutionise life in the years to come. <br><br> Bell was born at Edinborough, Scotland. He was a teacher and, was dedicated to the noble cause of teaching the deaf and the dumb. Due to reserve illness, Bell was sent to Canada in 1870, where too he got engaged in helping the dumb-deaf to hear and speak. Thereafter, he shifted to the USA but continued with his work by opening a school for deaf and dumb. <br><br> Bell was fond of scientific inventions and was ever engaged in making some machines in his spare time. While at Boston, he tried to communicate through metal wire. His companion in this work was Watson. One day while experimenting with his instrument, Bell spoke to Watsom standing at a distance, Watson was taken by a pleasant surprise as he had heard Bell clearly through his instrument. The instrument was a success and Bell patented it. <br><br> Graham Bell had some sterling qualities of head and heart. Apart from being an artist, he was a kind human being, ready to help the needy. He established an institution for the deaf and dumb children. He died in 1922 in Canada. The entire northern America paid him a tribute by hanging up their telephones for a while during his funeral.
Which of the following made Bell to invent telephone ?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/expressions are given in bold in the passage to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> 'My god, it speaks' uttered the Emperor of Brazil and the receiver of the Telephone slipped from his hand and banged aground. At the other end Alexander Graham Bell was still one line : <br><br> The incident goes back to 1876 when at an exhibition in Philadelphia (USA), Alexander Graham Bell was giving a demonstration of his invention. This strange instrument known as Telephone was to revolutionise life in the years to come. <br><br> Bell was born at Edinborough, Scotland. He was a teacher and, was dedicated to the noble cause of teaching the deaf and the dumb. Due to reserve illness, Bell was sent to Canada in 1870, where too he got engaged in helping the dumb-deaf to hear and speak. Thereafter, he shifted to the USA but continued with his work by opening a school for deaf and dumb. <br><br> Bell was fond of scientific inventions and was ever engaged in making some machines in his spare time. While at Boston, he tried to communicate through metal wire. His companion in this work was Watson. One day while experimenting with his instrument, Bell spoke to Watsom standing at a distance, Watson was taken by a pleasant surprise as he had heard Bell clearly through his instrument. The instrument was a success and Bell patented it. <br><br> Graham Bell had some sterling qualities of head and heart. Apart from being an artist, he was a kind human being, ready to help the needy. He established an institution for the deaf and dumb children. He died in 1922 in Canada. The entire northern America paid him a tribute by hanging up their telephones for a while during his funeral.
The teaching activity undertaken by Bell was considered 'noble' particularly because ______
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/expressions are given in bold in the passage to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> 'My god, it speaks' uttered the Emperor of Brazil and the receiver of the Telephone slipped from his hand and banged aground. At the other end Alexander Graham Bell was still one line : <br><br> The incident goes back to 1876 when at an exhibition in Philadelphia (USA), Alexander Graham Bell was giving a demonstration of his invention. This strange instrument known as Telephone was to revolutionise life in the years to come. <br><br> Bell was born at Edinborough, Scotland. He was a teacher and, was dedicated to the noble cause of teaching the deaf and the dumb. Due to reserve illness, Bell was sent to Canada in 1870, where too he got engaged in helping the dumb-deaf to hear and speak. Thereafter, he shifted to the USA but continued with his work by opening a school for deaf and dumb. <br><br> Bell was fond of scientific inventions and was ever engaged in making some machines in his spare time. While at Boston, he tried to communicate through metal wire. His companion in this work was Watson. One day while experimenting with his instrument, Bell spoke to Watsom standing at a distance, Watson was taken by a pleasant surprise as he had heard Bell clearly through his instrument. The instrument was a success and Bell patented it. <br><br> Graham Bell had some sterling qualities of head and heart. Apart from being an artist, he was a kind human being, ready to help the needy. He established an institution for the deaf and dumb children. He died in 1922 in Canada. The entire northern America paid him a tribute by hanging up their telephones for a while during his funeral.
Graham Bell made the telephone call of his invention to the Emperor from the city of _____
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/expressions are given in bold in the passage to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> 'My god, it speaks' uttered the Emperor of Brazil and the receiver of the Telephone slipped from his hand and banged aground. At the other end Alexander Graham Bell was still one line : <br><br> The incident goes back to 1876 when at an exhibition in Philadelphia (USA), Alexander Graham Bell was giving a demonstration of his invention. This strange instrument known as Telephone was to revolutionise life in the years to come. <br><br> Bell was born at Edinborough, Scotland. He was a teacher and, was dedicated to the noble cause of teaching the deaf and the dumb. Due to reserve illness, Bell was sent to Canada in 1870, where too he got engaged in helping the dumb-deaf to hear and speak. Thereafter, he shifted to the USA but continued with his work by opening a school for deaf and dumb. <br><br> Bell was fond of scientific inventions and was ever engaged in making some machines in his spare time. While at Boston, he tried to communicate through metal wire. His companion in this work was Watson. One day while experimenting with his instrument, Bell spoke to Watsom standing at a distance, Watson was taken by a pleasant surprise as he had heard Bell clearly through his instrument. The instrument was a success and Bell patented it. <br><br> Graham Bell had some sterling qualities of head and heart. Apart from being an artist, he was a kind human being, ready to help the needy. He established an institution for the deaf and dumb children. He died in 1922 in Canada. The entire northern America paid him a tribute by hanging up their telephones for a while during his funeral.
The words uttered by the Emperor of Brazil suggest that he was extremely
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