This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 28 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.
Blatant
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Cordial
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Tactile
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Venerable
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Elucidate
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Pernickety
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Insuperable
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Perspicuity
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Completely obvious or conspicuous, especially in an offensive or shameless way.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Commanding respect because of age, wisdom, or character.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Difficult to understand; dealing with complex or obscure subjects.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The quality of eating and drinking in moderation; self-restraint or self-control.
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.
I was amazed ____ his misbehavior?
Explanation: 'Amazed at' is usually used when referring to something which is non-living, like a person's attribute or a feeling or a fact.
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.
____ alphabets are readable in your book.
Explanation: We use 'a little' with singular uncountable nouns. We use 'a few' with plural countable noun. 'a few' is the right usage as 'alphabets' are plural countable noun.
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.
Umma, accompanied by her brother, ____ at the party.
Explanation: Was is used in the first person singular (I) and the third person singular (he, she, it). 'Umma' is third person singular.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby.
Explanation: Ran amuck: to behave without control in a wild or dangerous manner.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator
Explanation: Conceive of: form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To turn over a new leaf
Explanation: To turn over a new leaf: start to act or behave in a better or more responsible way.
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.
Let's all work (a) together as like homogenous (b)/ group so that success would be obvious (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: omit 'like'
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 reason for (a)/ his failure is because (b)/ he did not work hard (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: omit because
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.
Food as well as water (a)/ is necessary (b)/ for life (c)/ No error (d)
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> Our voyage was very prosperous, but I shall not trouble the reader with a journal of it. The captain called in at one or two ports and sent in his long-boat for provisions and fresh water, but I never went out of the ship still we came into the Downs, which was on the 3rd day of June, 1706, about nine months after my escape. I offered to leave my goods in security for payment of my freight, but the captain protested he would not receive one farthing. We took kind leave of each other, and I made him promise that he would come to see me at my house in Redriff. I hired a house and a guide for five shillings which I borrowed from the captain.
When the writer uses the word 'prosperous' to describe the voyage, he means that
Explanation: With regard to 'journey' it can be said that pleasant journey is being referred here. How can a journey be healthy for someone ? In passage as well there is no linkage of journey with the health of writer. So, option B can be rejected. Option D is also wrong as passage has no direct or indirect mention of eventless in the journey. Option A is incorrect for the same reason.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> Our voyage was very prosperous, but I shall not trouble the reader with a journal of it. The captain called in at one or two ports and sent in his long-boat for provisions and fresh water, but I never went out of the ship still we came into the Downs, which was on the 3rd day of June, 1706, about nine months after my escape. I offered to leave my goods in security for payment of my freight, but the captain protested he would not receive one farthing. We took kind leave of each other, and I made him promise that he would come to see me at my house in Redriff. I hired a house and a guide for five shillings which I borrowed from the captain.
On the voyage, the author
Explanation: Author has mentioned in third line of passage 'I never went out of the ship till we came into the Downs' So, statement of option D is clearly written and hence the obvious choice.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> Our voyage was very prosperous, but I shall not trouble the reader with a journal of it. The captain called in at one or two ports and sent in his long-boat for provisions and fresh water, but I never went out of the ship still we came into the Downs, which was on the 3rd day of June, 1706, about nine months after my escape. I offered to leave my goods in security for payment of my freight, but the captain protested he would not receive one farthing. We took kind leave of each other, and I made him promise that he would come to see me at my house in Redriff. I hired a house and a guide for five shillings which I borrowed from the captain.
In the context of the passage, the word 'provisions' means
Explanation: In a long ship journey which continues for months there is a need of fresh water and food. It can be inferred from the passage that Captain sent in his lifeboat for fresh water and foods. For food and related items word 'provisions' is used which means Cookery, the act of supplying or providing food, etc.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> Our voyage was very prosperous, but I shall not trouble the reader with a journal of it. The captain called in at one or two ports and sent in his long-boat for provisions and fresh water, but I never went out of the ship still we came into the Downs, which was on the 3rd day of June, 1706, about nine months after my escape. I offered to leave my goods in security for payment of my freight, but the captain protested he would not receive one farthing. We took kind leave of each other, and I made him promise that he would come to see me at my house in Redriff. I hired a house and a guide for five shillings which I borrowed from the captain.
For the payment of the author's freight, the captain
Explanation: 'Farthing' is a unit of money and in the passage captain was not willing to receive any money from the author as a friendly gesture. Farthing means - A coin formerly used in Great Britain worth one fourth of a penny.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> Our voyage was very prosperous, but I shall not trouble the reader with a journal of it. The captain called in at one or two ports and sent in his long-boat for provisions and fresh water, but I never went out of the ship still we came into the Downs, which was on the 3rd day of June, 1706, about nine months after my escape. I offered to leave my goods in security for payment of my freight, but the captain protested he would not receive one farthing. We took kind leave of each other, and I made him promise that he would come to see me at my house in Redriff. I hired a house and a guide for five shillings which I borrowed from the captain.
From the passage, it is clear that the captain's attitude to the author was
Explanation: Passage shows relationship of author and captain in a positive light. As captain refused to take 'single penny for the services', 'author's invitation to captain' and 'borrowing of money from captain for home' are some examples that show that captain's attitude for the author was friendly and kind.
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