This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 25 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.
Keen
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Mar
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Pious
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Sever
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Trite
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Efficacious
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Internecine
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Rebarbative
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; highly developed or sharp.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To cut off or separate by force; to break or end a connection or relationship.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Involving conflict within a group or organization; mutually destructive.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Dislike or fear of people from other countries or cultures.
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 number of guests at the party ____ amazing.
Explanation: The correct answer is D: was. <br> First, let's define the grammatical concept at play here: subject-verb agreement. Subject-verb agreement means that the verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural) with its subject. The subject is the noun or pronoun performing the action of the verb. <br> In this sentence, the subject is 'number,' which is a singular noun. Even though the number refers to a group of guests, the word itself is singular. Therefore, the verb must also be singular. <br> Let's examine why the other options are incorrect: <br> Option A: have had - This is incorrect because 'have had' is a plural verb form. It requires a plural subject. <br> Option B: had - While 'had' is the past tense of 'have,' it still requires a singular subject. In this context, 'had' would suggest a singular subject was in possession of something. The sentence is describing the number of guests, not describing something belonging to the number. <br> Option C: were - This is incorrect because 'were' is the plural form of the verb 'to be.' The subject 'number' is singular, requiring a singular verb. <br> Therefore, only 'was' (the singular past tense of 'to be') correctly agrees with the singular subject 'number.' The complete sentence is: 'The number of guests at the party was amazing.'
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.
____ off the light, I went to bed.
Explanation: A perfect participle phrase indicates an action that occurred in the past. It is used to modify the main verb in the main clause. <br> Examples: Having being fired from the job, she started looking for a new job. <br> Having paid banned in most cities, the movie did not do well.
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.
____ a letter to her yesterday.
Explanation: 'yesterday' indicates past. 'had sent' and 'sent' are the two suitable option. 'sent' alone is sufficient and does not require 'had' as its preceding letter.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Rohit has bitten off more than he chew.
Explanation: bitten off more than he chew: trying to do something which is too difficult.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit.
Explanation: left no stone unturned: try every possible course of action in order to achieve something.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The authorities took him to task for his negligence.
Explanation: took him to task: to criticize someone.
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.
The amount of foreign direct investment in (a)/ the country in 2008 is (b)/ doubled that received in 1997. (c) / No error (d).
Explanation: double
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 details of the scheme (a)/ will be made clearly to the public by (b)/ the end of the financial year (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: made clear
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.
Government officials have been working overrime to answer queries raised (a)/ by banks on numerous of (b)/ issues pertaining to the loan waiver. (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: ommit 'of'
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> A well-dressed young man entered a big textile shop one evening. He was able to draw the attention of the salesmen who thought him rich and likely to make heavy purchases. He was shown the superior varieties of suit lengths and sarees. But after casually examining them, he kept moving to the next section, where readymade goods were being sold and further on to the hosiery section. By them, the salesmen had begun to doubt his intentions and drew the attention of the manager. The manager asked him what exactly he wanted and he replied that he wanted courteous treatment. He explained that he had come to the same shop in casual dress that morning and drawn little attention. His pride was hurt and he wanted to assert himself. He had come in good dress only to get decent treatment, not for getting any textiles. He left without making any purchase.
The young man was well-dressed because
Explanation: He wanted to impress the salesmen
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> A well-dressed young man entered a big textile shop one evening. He was able to draw the attention of the salesmen who thought him rich and likely to make heavy purchases. He was shown the superior varieties of suit lengths and sarees. But after casually examining them, he kept moving to the next section, where readymade goods were being sold and further on to the hosiery section. By them, the salesmen had begun to doubt his intentions and drew the attention of the manager. The manager asked him what exactly he wanted and he replied that he wanted courteous treatment. He explained that he had come to the same shop in casual dress that morning and drawn little attention. His pride was hurt and he wanted to assert himself. He had come in good dress only to get decent treatment, not for getting any textiles. He left without making any purchase.
The salesmen in the shop are described as people who pay attention to
Explanation: Only rich customers.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> A well-dressed young man entered a big textile shop one evening. He was able to draw the attention of the salesmen who thought him rich and likely to make heavy purchases. He was shown the superior varieties of suit lengths and sarees. But after casually examining them, he kept moving to the next section, where readymade goods were being sold and further on to the hosiery section. By them, the salesmen had begun to doubt his intentions and drew the attention of the manager. The manager asked him what exactly he wanted and he replied that he wanted courteous treatment. He explained that he had come to the same shop in casual dress that morning and drawn little attention. His pride was hurt and he wanted to assert himself. He had come in good dress only to get decent treatment, not for getting any textiles. He left without making any purchase.
The young man moved away to the hosiery section because he
Explanation: Was not interested in purchasing anything now.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> A well-dressed young man entered a big textile shop one evening. He was able to draw the attention of the salesmen who thought him rich and likely to make heavy purchases. He was shown the superior varieties of suit lengths and sarees. But after casually examining them, he kept moving to the next section, where readymade goods were being sold and further on to the hosiery section. By them, the salesmen had begun to doubt his intentions and drew the attention of the manager. The manager asked him what exactly he wanted and he replied that he wanted courteous treatment. He explained that he had come to the same shop in casual dress that morning and drawn little attention. His pride was hurt and he wanted to assert himself. He had come in good dress only to get decent treatment, not for getting any textiles. He left without making any purchase.
The manager asked the young man what he wanted because
Explanation: The salesman had drawn his attention to the indifferent attitude of the young man.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> A well-dressed young man entered a big textile shop one evening. He was able to draw the attention of the salesmen who thought him rich and likely to make heavy purchases. He was shown the superior varieties of suit lengths and sarees. But after casually examining them, he kept moving to the next section, where readymade goods were being sold and further on to the hosiery section. By them, the salesmen had begun to doubt his intentions and drew the attention of the manager. The manager asked him what exactly he wanted and he replied that he wanted courteous treatment. He explained that he had come to the same shop in casual dress that morning and drawn little attention. His pride was hurt and he wanted to assert himself. He had come in good dress only to get decent treatment, not for getting any textiles. He left without making any purchase.
The young man left without making purchases because he
Explanation: Had come only to make a point about the indifferent attitude of the salesmen towards casually dressed customers.
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