This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 29 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.
Beseech
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Jovial
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Witty
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Deteriorate
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Enervating
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Immutable
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Nebulous
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Intractable
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Cheerful and friendly; full of happiness and good humor.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Causing one to feel drained of energy or vitality; weakening.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or unclear.
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.
We are accountable ____ God for our actions?
Explanation: Solution: A preposition is a word which shows the relation between a noun or a pronoun and some other word in a sentence. <br><br> 'To' is used to show a relationship between one person or thing and another, like here, accountable means answerable and 'to' implies towards someone (God).
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 bed is made ____ wood.
Explanation: We use 'made of' when we talk about the basic material or qualities of something. It has a meaning similar to 'composed of'. <br><br> Example: She wore a beautiful necklace made of silver.
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.
Walk steadily lest you ____ stumble.
Explanation: The conjunction lest means 'for fear that' or 'in order to avoid'. It is followed by something the speaker or subject thinks should be avoided. Thus, should is the right answer since stumbling is something that needs to be avoided.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
A close shave
Explanation: A close shave: a narrow escape from danger or disaster.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To talk through one's hat
Explanation: To talk through one's hat: talk foolishly, wildly, or ignorantly.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
By the skin of one's teeth
Explanation: Meaning: barely manage to do something; narrowly succeed in doing something; manage to do something by the smallest margin.
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.
India is larger than (a)/ any democracies (b)/ in the world (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: any democracy
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 judge heard the arguments (a)/ of the lawyers and found (b)/ that the boy was innocent (c)/ No error (d)
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.
I have been living (a)/ in Delhi (b)/ from 1965 (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: since 1965
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Choose the correct spelling.
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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> During the 2014 national and State elections, for the first time women's safety and empowerment were topics of debate, marking a significant shift in how gender concerns are viewed by the political class as well as by voters in India. In the two years since, policy focus and public scrutiny on persistent gender inequality has grown exponentially. In 2015, 194 member states, including India, adopted the Sustainable Development Goals. Gender equality is one of the 17 goals to 'transform our world'. This year, India ratified the Paris Agreement. The direct link between empowering women and alleviating poverty, increasing productivity, and combating climate change is well-recognised. However, the lack of targeted resources is often stated to be the biggest reason behind the sluggish progress in furthering the gender agenda. Therefore, it is important that India's budget priorities reflect its commitment to invest in women and girls. <br><br> Last year, the World Economic Forum's annual Global Gender Gap Report ranked India 87 in terms of gender equality in economy, education, health, and political representation. Women's declining labour participation, under-representation in Parliament, skewed child sex ratio, and prevalent gender-based violence are recognised challenges. To bridge these gaps, India formally adopted Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) in 2005. The rationale behind GRB is that policy outcomes are not as gender-neutral as commonly believed, and can reinforce or exacerbate exiting hierarchies. Hence, gender budgeting initiatives aim to integrate critical gender concerns into fiscal policies and administration to address disparities. <br> Every annual budget since 2005 has included a statement that lists out two parts. There is Part A, which reflects 'Women Specific Schemes', namely, those which have 100 per cent allocation for women, and Part B, which reflects 'Pro Women Schemes', namely, where at least 30 per cent of the allocation is for women. Over the years, India has stood out for its implementation of gender budgeting, and with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) playing the central role, it has managed to successfully institutionalise the concept at both the national and State levels (16 States have embraced the exercise). Studies substantiate the positive link between GRB and improved indicators for women. For instance, a recent International Monetary Fund study found that States that employ GRB also show better female to male school enrolment ratios. Further, it was observed that GRB also has a positive impact on infrastructure spending. <br> <br> Despite the successes, better implementation and planning are needed to ensure that these policies percolate right down to the last woman in the most remote parts of the country. In recent years, allocations have either remained stagnant or have been on the decline. For instance, Budget 2016-17 was widely considered to be a mixed bag for women. While the Ministry of Women and Child Development and National Commission for Women saw nominal increases, the scheme meant for implementing the Domestic Violence Act did not receive any allocation. Further, there was a decline in the number of ministries and departments that fall under GRB. The budget also initiated the decentralisation of funding in GRB, thus shifting the onus for budgeting and implementation from the Central Ministry to State counterparts. While this did empower the States to come up with women-specific policies as per their respective challenges, the obvious downside was the risk that States could choose to not prioritise gender in their budgeting. In this way, the intent of universalising the process, so that it equally benefits women in all States, was lost in the pragmatism of the move and for it to be truly effective, GRB must be viewed as an essential tool to tackle societal inequality that hinders progress instead of a symbolic exercise for pleasing the emerging women constituency.
Which one of these words is similar to the word 'percolate' highlighted in the given passage?
Explanation: Percolate (Verb): <br> When something percolates, it spreads gradually. <br> Ex. If the news of your success in SBI PO 2017 exam spreads slowly through your entire colony, you could sit back and enjoy watching it percolate. <br> Synonyms: spread, be disseminated, filter, pass, penetrate, permeate, pervade, infiltrate, etc. <br> In the passage, the writer would like to see the government policies of women empowerment spread gradually to benefit every single Indian woman in the country, the most appropriate word as synonym to 'percolate' is therefore 'spread gradually'. <br> Option C is hence the correct answer.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> During the 2014 national and State elections, for the first time women's safety and empowerment were topics of debate, marking a significant shift in how gender concerns are viewed by the political class as well as by voters in India. In the two years since, policy focus and public scrutiny on persistent gender inequality has grown exponentially. In 2015, 194 member states, including India, adopted the Sustainable Development Goals. Gender equality is one of the 17 goals to 'transform our world'. This year, India ratified the Paris Agreement. The direct link between empowering women and alleviating poverty, increasing productivity, and combating climate change is well-recognised. However, the lack of targeted resources is often stated to be the biggest reason behind the sluggish progress in furthering the gender agenda. Therefore, it is important that India's budget priorities reflect its commitment to invest in women and girls. <br><br> Last year, the World Economic Forum's annual Global Gender Gap Report ranked India 87 in terms of gender equality in economy, education, health, and political representation. Women's declining labour participation, under-representation in Parliament, skewed child sex ratio, and prevalent gender-based violence are recognised challenges. To bridge these gaps, India formally adopted Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) in 2005. The rationale behind GRB is that policy outcomes are not as gender-neutral as commonly believed, and can reinforce or exacerbate exiting hierarchies. Hence, gender budgeting initiatives aim to integrate critical gender concerns into fiscal policies and administration to address disparities. <br> Every annual budget since 2005 has included a statement that lists out two parts. There is Part A, which reflects 'Women Specific Schemes', namely, those which have 100 per cent allocation for women, and Part B, which reflects 'Pro Women Schemes', namely, where at least 30 per cent of the allocation is for women. Over the years, India has stood out for its implementation of gender budgeting, and with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) playing the central role, it has managed to successfully institutionalise the concept at both the national and State levels (16 States have embraced the exercise). Studies substantiate the positive link between GRB and improved indicators for women. For instance, a recent International Monetary Fund study found that States that employ GRB also show better female to male school enrolment ratios. Further, it was observed that GRB also has a positive impact on infrastructure spending. <br> <br> Despite the successes, better implementation and planning are needed to ensure that these policies percolate right down to the last woman in the most remote parts of the country. In recent years, allocations have either remained stagnant or have been on the decline. For instance, Budget 2016-17 was widely considered to be a mixed bag for women. While the Ministry of Women and Child Development and National Commission for Women saw nominal increases, the scheme meant for implementing the Domestic Violence Act did not receive any allocation. Further, there was a decline in the number of ministries and departments that fall under GRB. The budget also initiated the decentralisation of funding in GRB, thus shifting the onus for budgeting and implementation from the Central Ministry to State counterparts. While this did empower the States to come up with women-specific policies as per their respective challenges, the obvious downside was the risk that States could choose to not prioritise gender in their budgeting. In this way, the intent of universalising the process, so that it equally benefits women in all States, was lost in the pragmatism of the move and for it to be truly effective, GRB must be viewed as an essential tool to tackle societal inequality that hinders progress instead of a symbolic exercise for pleasing the emerging women constituency.
Which one of these words is opposite to the word 'exacerbate' highlighted in the given passage?
Explanation: Exacerbate (Verb): <br> To make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. <br> Ex. A drought exacerbates a country's food shortage. <br> Synonyms: aggravate, exasperate, worsen, etc. <br> As it is clear, the word 'exacerbate' means 'to make worse', the word 'ameliorate' which means 'to make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better' must be its opposite. <br> Option E is hence the correct answer.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> During the 2014 national and State elections, for the first time women's safety and empowerment were topics of debate, marking a significant shift in how gender concerns are viewed by the political class as well as by voters in India. In the two years since, policy focus and public scrutiny on persistent gender inequality has grown exponentially. In 2015, 194 member states, including India, adopted the Sustainable Development Goals. Gender equality is one of the 17 goals to 'transform our world'. This year, India ratified the Paris Agreement. The direct link between empowering women and alleviating poverty, increasing productivity, and combating climate change is well-recognised. However, the lack of targeted resources is often stated to be the biggest reason behind the sluggish progress in furthering the gender agenda. Therefore, it is important that India's budget priorities reflect its commitment to invest in women and girls. <br><br> Last year, the World Economic Forum's annual Global Gender Gap Report ranked India 87 in terms of gender equality in economy, education, health, and political representation. Women's declining labour participation, under-representation in Parliament, skewed child sex ratio, and prevalent gender-based violence are recognised challenges. To bridge these gaps, India formally adopted Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) in 2005. The rationale behind GRB is that policy outcomes are not as gender-neutral as commonly believed, and can reinforce or exacerbate exiting hierarchies. Hence, gender budgeting initiatives aim to integrate critical gender concerns into fiscal policies and administration to address disparities. <br> Every annual budget since 2005 has included a statement that lists out two parts. There is Part A, which reflects 'Women Specific Schemes', namely, those which have 100 per cent allocation for women, and Part B, which reflects 'Pro Women Schemes', namely, where at least 30 per cent of the allocation is for women. Over the years, India has stood out for its implementation of gender budgeting, and with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) playing the central role, it has managed to successfully institutionalise the concept at both the national and State levels (16 States have embraced the exercise). Studies substantiate the positive link between GRB and improved indicators for women. For instance, a recent International Monetary Fund study found that States that employ GRB also show better female to male school enrolment ratios. Further, it was observed that GRB also has a positive impact on infrastructure spending. <br> <br> Despite the successes, better implementation and planning are needed to ensure that these policies percolate right down to the last woman in the most remote parts of the country. In recent years, allocations have either remained stagnant or have been on the decline. For instance, Budget 2016-17 was widely considered to be a mixed bag for women. While the Ministry of Women and Child Development and National Commission for Women saw nominal increases, the scheme meant for implementing the Domestic Violence Act did not receive any allocation. Further, there was a decline in the number of ministries and departments that fall under GRB. The budget also initiated the decentralisation of funding in GRB, thus shifting the onus for budgeting and implementation from the Central Ministry to State counterparts. While this did empower the States to come up with women-specific policies as per their respective challenges, the obvious downside was the risk that States could choose to not prioritise gender in their budgeting. In this way, the intent of universalising the process, so that it equally benefits women in all States, was lost in the pragmatism of the move and for it to be truly effective, GRB must be viewed as an essential tool to tackle societal inequality that hinders progress instead of a symbolic exercise for pleasing the emerging women constituency.
Which one of these words is similar to the word 'onus' highlighted in the given passage?
Explanation: Onus (Noun): Onus, as a formal word is used for responsibility or obligation. <br> Ex. If your teacher assigns onus as a vocabulary word, it puts the onus on you to find out what it means. <br> Synonyms: burden, responsibility, liability, obligation, duty, weight, etc. <br> Out of the given choices, 'responsibilities' is clearly synonymous to the word 'onus'. <br> Option C is hence the correct answer.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> During the 2014 national and State elections, for the first time women's safety and empowerment were topics of debate, marking a significant shift in how gender concerns are viewed by the political class as well as by voters in India. In the two years since, policy focus and public scrutiny on persistent gender inequality has grown exponentially. In 2015, 194 member states, including India, adopted the Sustainable Development Goals. Gender equality is one of the 17 goals to 'transform our world'. This year, India ratified the Paris Agreement. The direct link between empowering women and alleviating poverty, increasing productivity, and combating climate change is well-recognised. However, the lack of targeted resources is often stated to be the biggest reason behind the sluggish progress in furthering the gender agenda. Therefore, it is important that India's budget priorities reflect its commitment to invest in women and girls. <br><br> Last year, the World Economic Forum's annual Global Gender Gap Report ranked India 87 in terms of gender equality in economy, education, health, and political representation. Women's declining labour participation, under-representation in Parliament, skewed child sex ratio, and prevalent gender-based violence are recognised challenges. To bridge these gaps, India formally adopted Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) in 2005. The rationale behind GRB is that policy outcomes are not as gender-neutral as commonly believed, and can reinforce or exacerbate exiting hierarchies. Hence, gender budgeting initiatives aim to integrate critical gender concerns into fiscal policies and administration to address disparities. <br> Every annual budget since 2005 has included a statement that lists out two parts. There is Part A, which reflects 'Women Specific Schemes', namely, those which have 100 per cent allocation for women, and Part B, which reflects 'Pro Women Schemes', namely, where at least 30 per cent of the allocation is for women. Over the years, India has stood out for its implementation of gender budgeting, and with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) playing the central role, it has managed to successfully institutionalise the concept at both the national and State levels (16 States have embraced the exercise). Studies substantiate the positive link between GRB and improved indicators for women. For instance, a recent International Monetary Fund study found that States that employ GRB also show better female to male school enrolment ratios. Further, it was observed that GRB also has a positive impact on infrastructure spending. <br> <br> Despite the successes, better implementation and planning are needed to ensure that these policies percolate right down to the last woman in the most remote parts of the country. In recent years, allocations have either remained stagnant or have been on the decline. For instance, Budget 2016-17 was widely considered to be a mixed bag for women. While the Ministry of Women and Child Development and National Commission for Women saw nominal increases, the scheme meant for implementing the Domestic Violence Act did not receive any allocation. Further, there was a decline in the number of ministries and departments that fall under GRB. The budget also initiated the decentralisation of funding in GRB, thus shifting the onus for budgeting and implementation from the Central Ministry to State counterparts. While this did empower the States to come up with women-specific policies as per their respective challenges, the obvious downside was the risk that States could choose to not prioritise gender in their budgeting. In this way, the intent of universalising the process, so that it equally benefits women in all States, was lost in the pragmatism of the move and for it to be truly effective, GRB must be viewed as an essential tool to tackle societal inequality that hinders progress instead of a symbolic exercise for pleasing the emerging women constituency.
Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
Explanation: Reference<br> 1st paragraph, 3rd sentence<br> ... The direct link between empowering women and alleviating poverty, increasing productivity, and combating climate change is well-recognised. ... <br> Statement A quotes 'gender' as a key dimension to analyse 'climate change' while the statement taken as reference here confirms 'a direct link' between these two. <br> Option A is hence the correct answer.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> During the 2014 national and State elections, for the first time women's safety and empowerment were topics of debate, marking a significant shift in how gender concerns are viewed by the political class as well as by voters in India. In the two years since, policy focus and public scrutiny on persistent gender inequality has grown exponentially. In 2015, 194 member states, including India, adopted the Sustainable Development Goals. Gender equality is one of the 17 goals to 'transform our world'. This year, India ratified the Paris Agreement. The direct link between empowering women and alleviating poverty, increasing productivity, and combating climate change is well-recognised. However, the lack of targeted resources is often stated to be the biggest reason behind the sluggish progress in furthering the gender agenda. Therefore, it is important that India's budget priorities reflect its commitment to invest in women and girls. <br><br> Last year, the World Economic Forum's annual Global Gender Gap Report ranked India 87 in terms of gender equality in economy, education, health, and political representation. Women's declining labour participation, under-representation in Parliament, skewed child sex ratio, and prevalent gender-based violence are recognised challenges. To bridge these gaps, India formally adopted Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) in 2005. The rationale behind GRB is that policy outcomes are not as gender-neutral as commonly believed, and can reinforce or exacerbate exiting hierarchies. Hence, gender budgeting initiatives aim to integrate critical gender concerns into fiscal policies and administration to address disparities. <br> Every annual budget since 2005 has included a statement that lists out two parts. There is Part A, which reflects 'Women Specific Schemes', namely, those which have 100 per cent allocation for women, and Part B, which reflects 'Pro Women Schemes', namely, where at least 30 per cent of the allocation is for women. Over the years, India has stood out for its implementation of gender budgeting, and with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) playing the central role, it has managed to successfully institutionalise the concept at both the national and State levels (16 States have embraced the exercise). Studies substantiate the positive link between GRB and improved indicators for women. For instance, a recent International Monetary Fund study found that States that employ GRB also show better female to male school enrolment ratios. Further, it was observed that GRB also has a positive impact on infrastructure spending. <br> <br> Despite the successes, better implementation and planning are needed to ensure that these policies percolate right down to the last woman in the most remote parts of the country. In recent years, allocations have either remained stagnant or have been on the decline. For instance, Budget 2016-17 was widely considered to be a mixed bag for women. While the Ministry of Women and Child Development and National Commission for Women saw nominal increases, the scheme meant for implementing the Domestic Violence Act did not receive any allocation. Further, there was a decline in the number of ministries and departments that fall under GRB. The budget also initiated the decentralisation of funding in GRB, thus shifting the onus for budgeting and implementation from the Central Ministry to State counterparts. While this did empower the States to come up with women-specific policies as per their respective challenges, the obvious downside was the risk that States could choose to not prioritise gender in their budgeting. In this way, the intent of universalising the process, so that it equally benefits women in all States, was lost in the pragmatism of the move and for it to be truly effective, GRB must be viewed as an essential tool to tackle societal inequality that hinders progress instead of a symbolic exercise for pleasing the emerging women constituency.
According to the author, India's marking a significant shift in the outlook of the political class and that of the voters towards gender concerns is best illustrated by the fact that:
Explanation: Reference<br> 1st paragraph, 1st sentence<br> During the 2014 national and State elections, for the first time women's safety and empowerment were topics of debate, marking a significant shift in how gender concerns are viewed by the political class as well as by voters in India. ... <br> The author clearly states that the discussion or debate that has been held during 2014 national and state elections for the first time has actually marked the shift regarding gender concerns as discussed in the passage. <br> Option B is hence the correct answer.
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