This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 8 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.
Aberration
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Dissemble
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Exonerate
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Glib
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Halcyon
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Insolent
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Intrepid
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Precipitous
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to disguise or pretend.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.
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Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
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Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation; grossly abusive or indecent.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Though he has lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.
Explanation: Built upon sand: without secure foundations; liable to collapse.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.
Explanation: Floored: to surprise or confuse someone so much that they are unable to think what to say or do next.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
There has been bad blood between the two communities even before shouting.
Explanation: Bad blood: feelings of hate between people because of arguments in the past.
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.
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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.
The minister announced (a) / compensation for (b) / the victims from the accident (c). / No error (d)
Explanation: Victims of accident
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.
Consider all the possibilities (a)/ I think that (b)/ I Would prefer not to make (c)/ the final decision now(d)
Explanation: Considering all
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.
We found ourselves in a boat (a)/ on tossing seas and (b)/ even with our best efforts (c)/ it is a miracle for us to survive (d)
Explanation: it was
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: What ____? <br> B: She is writing a letter.
Explanation: Statement 'A' is a question, so the sentence for the blank must be in an interrogative form. Statement 'B', the answer to the question in 'A', is in the present continuous tense and so the question must also be present continuous. 'B' tells us the current action of the subject 'she'. Thus, the sentence to be used in 'A' must be a question that asks about the current activity of the subject 'she'. <br> Option A is incorrect. Although the sentence is an interrogative form and also asks about the activity of the subject, it is not in present continuous tense. In other words, it does not ask about the current activity of the subject. <br> Option B is incorrect. It is an incomplete phrase as it lacks a main verb and also it is not in present continuous tense. <br> Option C is correct. It is an interrogative phrase in present continuous tense. Also, it is asking about the current activity of the subject. Thus, it meets all the required conditions. <br> Option D is incorrect. Although 'She is doing' is in present continuous tense, it is not an interrogative phrase, so, cannot be used to ask a question.
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 members of the religious sect ostracized the recreant who had abandoned ____ faith.
Explanation: 'Their' is a reflexive pronoun used to denote a group of people. Hence, it is the correct answer.
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.
Aashka ____ there before a week.
Explanation: The sentence is in past tense and therefore 'was' is the correct option to use. No other option is suitable.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. Some words in the passage are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The success of the bold direct taxation proposals contained in the Union budget for 2004-05 will have a crucial bearing on the realisation of the targeted fiscal deficit projection for the year, according to economists and tax consultants. In particular, the amnesty scheme introduced to harness black money is being seen as vital to the government's calculations. Finance minister P Chidambaram announced in his budget presentation that he was expecting to augment direct tax revenues by 15 to 16 per cent. <br><br> This has led analysts to conclude that the attainment of the government's direct taxation target would be largely dependent on widening the tax net and would also significantly depend on the success of the amnesty scheme announced to induct black money into the mainstream economy. Most tax consultants opined that the amnesty scheme would draw an extremely favourable response. 'It is a tremendous opportunity.' <br><br> The finance minister said that residents of metropolitan cities who owned cars, telephones and travelled abroad would be roped into tax net. The budget has also introduced an 'estimated income scheme' for retail traders with a turnover less than Rs. 40 lakh. Their income would be estimated at 5 per cent of the turnover and those claiming lower incomes would be subjected to audit. 'This would also serve to rope in assessees after the earlier presumptive Rs. 1,400 scheme was a failure.' Another bold and much-sought-after change introduced in the budget is the abolition of taxation of dividend in the hands of the shareholder. Instead, companies would be liable to pay 20 per cent tax on dividend distributed.
Accordingly to the passage, the success of the bold direct taxation proposals will have a bearing upon
Explanation: The success of the bold direct taxation proposals contained in the Union budget for 2004-05 will have a crucial bearing on the realisation of the targeted fiscal deficit projection for the year. <br><br> We can clearly infer from the 1st sentence of the 1st paragraph of the passage that the success of the bold direct taxation proposals will have a bearing upon realisation of the targeted fiscal deficit projection. <br><br> Option D hence is the correct answer.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. Some words in the passage are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The success of the bold direct taxation proposals contained in the Union budget for 2004-05 will have a crucial bearing on the realisation of the targeted fiscal deficit projection for the year, according to economists and tax consultants. In particular, the amnesty scheme introduced to harness black money is being seen as vital to the government's calculations. Finance minister P Chidambaram announced in his budget presentation that he was expecting to augment direct tax revenues by 15 to 16 per cent. <br><br> This has led analysts to conclude that the attainment of the government's direct taxation target would be largely dependent on widening the tax net and would also significantly depend on the success of the amnesty scheme announced to induct black money into the mainstream economy. Most tax consultants opined that the amnesty scheme would draw an extremely favourable response. 'It is a tremendous opportunity.' <br><br> The finance minister said that residents of metropolitan cities who owned cars, telephones and travelled abroad would be roped into tax net. The budget has also introduced an 'estimated income scheme' for retail traders with a turnover less than Rs. 40 lakh. Their income would be estimated at 5 per cent of the turnover and those claiming lower incomes would be subjected to audit. 'This would also serve to rope in assessees after the earlier presumptive Rs. 1,400 scheme was a failure.' Another bold and much-sought-after change introduced in the budget is the abolition of taxation of dividend in the hands of the shareholder. Instead, companies would be liable to pay 20 per cent tax on dividend distributed.
Why was amnesty scheme introduced in the budget ?
Explanation: ... the amnesty scheme introduced to harness black money is being seen as ... <br> It is evident from the 2nd sentence of the 1st paragraph of the passage that the amnesty scheme was introduced to harness black money. <br> Option D hence is the correct answer.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. Some words in the passage are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The success of the bold direct taxation proposals contained in the Union budget for 2004-05 will have a crucial bearing on the realisation of the targeted fiscal deficit projection for the year, according to economists and tax consultants. In particular, the amnesty scheme introduced to harness black money is being seen as vital to the government's calculations. Finance minister P Chidambaram announced in his budget presentation that he was expecting to augment direct tax revenues by 15 to 16 per cent. <br><br> This has led analysts to conclude that the attainment of the government's direct taxation target would be largely dependent on widening the tax net and would also significantly depend on the success of the amnesty scheme announced to induct black money into the mainstream economy. Most tax consultants opined that the amnesty scheme would draw an extremely favourable response. 'It is a tremendous opportunity.' <br><br> The finance minister said that residents of metropolitan cities who owned cars, telephones and travelled abroad would be roped into tax net. The budget has also introduced an 'estimated income scheme' for retail traders with a turnover less than Rs. 40 lakh. Their income would be estimated at 5 per cent of the turnover and those claiming lower incomes would be subjected to audit. 'This would also serve to rope in assessees after the earlier presumptive Rs. 1,400 scheme was a failure.' Another bold and much-sought-after change introduced in the budget is the abolition of taxation of dividend in the hands of the shareholder. Instead, companies would be liable to pay 20 per cent tax on dividend distributed.
What change has been introduced in the budget for 2004-05 ?
Explanation: Another bold and much-sought-after change introduced in the budget is the abolition of taxation of dividend in the hands of the shareholder. <br> We can clearly infer from the 2nd last sentence of the last paragraph of the passage that the abolition of taxation of divident in the hands of shareholder was a major change in the budget for 2004-05.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. Some words in the passage are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The success of the bold direct taxation proposals contained in the Union budget for 2004-05 will have a crucial bearing on the realisation of the targeted fiscal deficit projection for the year, according to economists and tax consultants. In particular, the amnesty scheme introduced to harness black money is being seen as vital to the government's calculations. Finance minister P Chidambaram announced in his budget presentation that he was expecting to augment direct tax revenues by 15 to 16 per cent. <br><br> This has led analysts to conclude that the attainment of the government's direct taxation target would be largely dependent on widening the tax net and would also significantly depend on the success of the amnesty scheme announced to induct black money into the mainstream economy. Most tax consultants opined that the amnesty scheme would draw an extremely favourable response. 'It is a tremendous opportunity.' <br><br> The finance minister said that residents of metropolitan cities who owned cars, telephones and travelled abroad would be roped into tax net. The budget has also introduced an 'estimated income scheme' for retail traders with a turnover less than Rs. 40 lakh. Their income would be estimated at 5 per cent of the turnover and those claiming lower incomes would be subjected to audit. 'This would also serve to rope in assessees after the earlier presumptive Rs. 1,400 scheme was a failure.' Another bold and much-sought-after change introduced in the budget is the abolition of taxation of dividend in the hands of the shareholder. Instead, companies would be liable to pay 20 per cent tax on dividend distributed.
It is tremendous opportunity.' In this sentence 'It' refers to
Explanation: Most tax consultants opined that the amnesty scheme would draw an extremely favourable response. 'It is a tremendous opportunity.' We can clearly infer from the 2nd last sentence of the 2nd paragraph of the passage that 'the amnesty scheme' has been mentioned as 'it' in the next sentence. <br><br> Option C hence is the correct answer.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. Some words in the passage are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The success of the bold direct taxation proposals contained in the Union budget for 2004-05 will have a crucial bearing on the realisation of the targeted fiscal deficit projection for the year, according to economists and tax consultants. In particular, the amnesty scheme introduced to harness black money is being seen as vital to the government's calculations. Finance minister P Chidambaram announced in his budget presentation that he was expecting to augment direct tax revenues by 15 to 16 per cent. <br><br> This has led analysts to conclude that the attainment of the government's direct taxation target would be largely dependent on widening the tax net and would also significantly depend on the success of the amnesty scheme announced to induct black money into the mainstream economy. Most tax consultants opined that the amnesty scheme would draw an extremely favourable response. 'It is a tremendous opportunity.' <br><br> The finance minister said that residents of metropolitan cities who owned cars, telephones and travelled abroad would be roped into tax net. The budget has also introduced an 'estimated income scheme' for retail traders with a turnover less than Rs. 40 lakh. Their income would be estimated at 5 per cent of the turnover and those claiming lower incomes would be subjected to audit. 'This would also serve to rope in assessees after the earlier presumptive Rs. 1,400 scheme was a failure.' Another bold and much-sought-after change introduced in the budget is the abolition of taxation of dividend in the hands of the shareholder. Instead, companies would be liable to pay 20 per cent tax on dividend distributed.
What is the finance minister expecting in his budget 2004-05 ?
Explanation: This has led analysts to conclude that the attainment of the government's direct taxation target would be largely dependent on. <br> From the 1st sentence of the 2nd paragraph mentioned above we can clearly infer that in 2004-05 the government's prime objective was to increase direct tax revenues.
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