This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 14 December 2025, the same 26 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.
Salutary
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Dissident
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Candescence
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Kinetic
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Escalate
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Ailment
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Spectrum
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Acclaim
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state; in disagreement with official policy.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Relating to or resulting from motion; characterized by movement or activity.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A minor illness or disorder of the body or mind; a condition that affects health.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading a person to disrespect others or ignore limits.
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.
Neither she nor I ____ involved.
Explanation: 'am' is first person singular present of 'be' and is used with 'I'. Hence, option A is the correct answer.
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.
Once you learn how to write a well structured paragraph, the next thing ____ done is editing your draft.
Explanation: The verb 'to be' is used as an auxiliary to form passive tenses. In this case, the auxiliary 'be' is followed by the past participle of a verb.
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 need to find ____ method to solve this problem.
Explanation: 'another' means different or distinct from the one first considered. Hence, the correct answer is 'another'.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
In double-quick time
Explanation: In double-quick time: a very quick marching pace.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
A bull in a china shop
Explanation: A bull in a china shop: One who is aggressive and clumsy in a situation that requires delicacy and care.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To look sharp
Explanation: To look sharp: be quick.
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.
Obviously the state of affirs is known (a)/ to the inner cabinet members (b)/ who reacts unfavourably to it (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.
Altough there are some similarities in the platforms of (a) both leaders the differences (b) between them are considerably wide (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 was struck by the curious contrast in the material (a)/ rather than colour of the dresses (b)/ which the ladies were wearing (c)/ No error (d)
Directions: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow: <br><br><br> India’s economic fortunes continue to be tied to the sharply fluctuating price of oil. At a gathering of prominent oil ministers in New Delhi on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged oil-producing countries to reduce the cost of energy in order to aid the global economy in its path towards recovery. Mr. Modi also called for a review of payment terms, demanding the partial use of the rupee instead of the U.S. dollar to pay for oil, in order to ease the burden on oil-importing countries in the wake of the strengthening of the dollar. With well over 80% of its oil demand being met through imports, India clearly has a lot at stake as oil prices have risen by as much as 70% in rupee terms in the last one year. Notably, speaking at the same event, Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid A. Al-Falih refused to openly commit to lower oil prices, opting instead to say that the price of oil could have been much higher but for the efforts taken by his country to boost supply. This is not surprising given the absence of significant rival suppliers in the global oil market willing to help out India. <br> India’s policymakers now face the difficult task of safely steering the economy in the midst of multiple external headwinds. For one, the current account deficit widened to 2.4% of gross domestic product in the first quarter of 2018-19 and is expected to reach 3% for the full year. The rupee, which is down about 16% since the beginning of the year, doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of recovery either. Further, the growth in the sales of petrol and diesel has already been affected adversely as their prices have shot through the roof. All this will likely weigh negatively on the prospects of the Indian economy, the world’s fastest-growing, in the coming quarters. In this scenario, the decision to marginally cut taxes imposed on domestic fuels is unlikely to be of any significant help to consumers. What is required is a steep cut in Central and State taxes for the benefit to carry through to the consumers, which, of course, is unlikely given the government’s fiscal needs. Another long-term solution to the oil problem will be to increasingly tap into domestic sources of energy supply while simultaneously encouraging consumers to switch to green alternatives. This will require a stronger policy framework and implementation. In the short term, the government could look to diversifying its international supplier base to manage shocks better. But such a choice carries geopolitical risks, such as in the case of Iran. Since it will take a length of time to wean the economy off oil imports, policymakers should also be willing to think beyond just the next election if India’s over-reliance on oil is to come to an end for good. <br>
Which among the following correctly explains the opinion of the Oil Minister of Saudi Arabia regarding the increasing oil prices in the international market?
Explanation: Refer to, “Speaking at the same event, Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid A. Al-Falih refused to openly commit to lower oil prices, opting instead to say that the price of oil could have been much higher but for the efforts taken by his country to boost supply.” <br> It is clear from the above lines that Saudi Arabia is not going to do anything more to bring down the prices of oil in the international market whereas it is also said that because of Saudi Arabia only, the prices are not higher further in the international market. <br> Among the given options, option A is not correct since it is not there in the passage whereas options B and C can also be ruled out due to the same fact that these are also irrelevant in the context of the passage. Option E is there but it is contrary to what has been said in the passage. Only option D is there that explains properly the opinion of the Oil Minister of Saudi Arabia. <br> This makes option D the correct choice among the given options.
Directions: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow: <br><br><br> India’s economic fortunes continue to be tied to the sharply fluctuating price of oil. At a gathering of prominent oil ministers in New Delhi on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged oil-producing countries to reduce the cost of energy in order to aid the global economy in its path towards recovery. Mr. Modi also called for a review of payment terms, demanding the partial use of the rupee instead of the U.S. dollar to pay for oil, in order to ease the burden on oil-importing countries in the wake of the strengthening of the dollar. With well over 80% of its oil demand being met through imports, India clearly has a lot at stake as oil prices have risen by as much as 70% in rupee terms in the last one year. Notably, speaking at the same event, Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid A. Al-Falih refused to openly commit to lower oil prices, opting instead to say that the price of oil could have been much higher but for the efforts taken by his country to boost supply. This is not surprising given the absence of significant rival suppliers in the global oil market willing to help out India. <br> India’s policymakers now face the difficult task of safely steering the economy in the midst of multiple external headwinds. For one, the current account deficit widened to 2.4% of gross domestic product in the first quarter of 2018-19 and is expected to reach 3% for the full year. The rupee, which is down about 16% since the beginning of the year, doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of recovery either. Further, the growth in the sales of petrol and diesel has already been affected adversely as their prices have shot through the roof. All this will likely weigh negatively on the prospects of the Indian economy, the world’s fastest-growing, in the coming quarters. In this scenario, the decision to marginally cut taxes imposed on domestic fuels is unlikely to be of any significant help to consumers. What is required is a steep cut in Central and State taxes for the benefit to carry through to the consumers, which, of course, is unlikely given the government’s fiscal needs. Another long-term solution to the oil problem will be to increasingly tap into domestic sources of energy supply while simultaneously encouraging consumers to switch to green alternatives. This will require a stronger policy framework and implementation. In the short term, the government could look to diversifying its international supplier base to manage shocks better. But such a choice carries geopolitical risks, such as in the case of Iran. Since it will take a length of time to wean the economy off oil imports, policymakers should also be willing to think beyond just the next election if India’s over-reliance on oil is to come to an end for good. <br>
Which among the following is the reason that India is very much concerned with the oil prices in the international market?
Explanation: Refer to, “With well over 80% of its oil demand being met through imports, India clearly has a lot at stake as oil prices have risen by as much as 70% in rupee terms in the last one year.” <br> It is clear from the above lines that India is concerned since it imports the majority of its oil shares from other countries. That is why it matters to the country that the prices in the international market are going up or down. <br> Among the given options, only option C is there that perfectly explains the reason of the concern shown by India regarding the prices of the oil in the international market. Other options are either out of context or they are not correct according to the information given in the passage. <br> This makes option C the correct choice among the given options.
Directions: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow: <br><br><br> India’s economic fortunes continue to be tied to the sharply fluctuating price of oil. At a gathering of prominent oil ministers in New Delhi on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged oil-producing countries to reduce the cost of energy in order to aid the global economy in its path towards recovery. Mr. Modi also called for a review of payment terms, demanding the partial use of the rupee instead of the U.S. dollar to pay for oil, in order to ease the burden on oil-importing countries in the wake of the strengthening of the dollar. With well over 80% of its oil demand being met through imports, India clearly has a lot at stake as oil prices have risen by as much as 70% in rupee terms in the last one year. Notably, speaking at the same event, Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid A. Al-Falih refused to openly commit to lower oil prices, opting instead to say that the price of oil could have been much higher but for the efforts taken by his country to boost supply. This is not surprising given the absence of significant rival suppliers in the global oil market willing to help out India. <br> India’s policymakers now face the difficult task of safely steering the economy in the midst of multiple external headwinds. For one, the current account deficit widened to 2.4% of gross domestic product in the first quarter of 2018-19 and is expected to reach 3% for the full year. The rupee, which is down about 16% since the beginning of the year, doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of recovery either. Further, the growth in the sales of petrol and diesel has already been affected adversely as their prices have shot through the roof. All this will likely weigh negatively on the prospects of the Indian economy, the world’s fastest-growing, in the coming quarters. In this scenario, the decision to marginally cut taxes imposed on domestic fuels is unlikely to be of any significant help to consumers. What is required is a steep cut in Central and State taxes for the benefit to carry through to the consumers, which, of course, is unlikely given the government’s fiscal needs. Another long-term solution to the oil problem will be to increasingly tap into domestic sources of energy supply while simultaneously encouraging consumers to switch to green alternatives. This will require a stronger policy framework and implementation. In the short term, the government could look to diversifying its international supplier base to manage shocks better. But such a choice carries geopolitical risks, such as in the case of Iran. Since it will take a length of time to wean the economy off oil imports, policymakers should also be willing to think beyond just the next election if India’s over-reliance on oil is to come to an end for good. <br>
Which among the following is correct regarding the requests made by the Prime Minister of India in the meeting of the Oil Ministers in New Delhi, as described in the passage?
Explanation: Refer to, “India’s economic fortunes continue to be tied to sharply fluctuating price of oil. At a gathering of prominent oil ministers in New Delhi on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra<br> Modi urged oil-producing countries to reduce the cost of energy in order to aid the global economy in its path towards recovery. Mr. Modi also called for a review of payment terms, demanding the partial use of the rupee instead of the U.S. dollar to pay for oil, in order to ease the burden on oil-importing countries in the wake of the strengthening of the dollar.” <br> Now, it is true that Indian Prime Minister has requested to make sure that the cost of energy comes down in the world in order to make it easier for global economic recovery. He has also urged to revise the payment terms so that some of the payment could be made in Indian currency only. <br> Among the given options, both C and D are correct as they represent the requests made by the Prime Minister in the meeting whereas options A and B can be eliminated on the ground that they are irrelevant in the context of the information given in the passage. <br> This makes option E the correct choice among the given options.
Directions: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow: <br><br><br> India’s economic fortunes continue to be tied to the sharply fluctuating price of oil. At a gathering of prominent oil ministers in New Delhi on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged oil-producing countries to reduce the cost of energy in order to aid the global economy in its path towards recovery. Mr. Modi also called for a review of payment terms, demanding the partial use of the rupee instead of the U.S. dollar to pay for oil, in order to ease the burden on oil-importing countries in the wake of the strengthening of the dollar. With well over 80% of its oil demand being met through imports, India clearly has a lot at stake as oil prices have risen by as much as 70% in rupee terms in the last one year. Notably, speaking at the same event, Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid A. Al-Falih refused to openly commit to lower oil prices, opting instead to say that the price of oil could have been much higher but for the efforts taken by his country to boost supply. This is not surprising given the absence of significant rival suppliers in the global oil market willing to help out India. <br> India’s policymakers now face the difficult task of safely steering the economy in the midst of multiple external headwinds. For one, the current account deficit widened to 2.4% of gross domestic product in the first quarter of 2018-19 and is expected to reach 3% for the full year. The rupee, which is down about 16% since the beginning of the year, doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of recovery either. Further, the growth in the sales of petrol and diesel has already been affected adversely as their prices have shot through the roof. All this will likely weigh negatively on the prospects of the Indian economy, the world’s fastest-growing, in the coming quarters. In this scenario, the decision to marginally cut taxes imposed on domestic fuels is unlikely to be of any significant help to consumers. What is required is a steep cut in Central and State taxes for the benefit to carry through to the consumers, which, of course, is unlikely given the government’s fiscal needs. Another long-term solution to the oil problem will be to increasingly tap into domestic sources of energy supply while simultaneously encouraging consumers to switch to green alternatives. This will require a stronger policy framework and implementation. In the short term, the government could look to diversifying its international supplier base to manage shocks better. But such a choice carries geopolitical risks, such as in the case of Iran. Since it will take a length of time to wean the economy off oil imports, policymakers should also be willing to think beyond just the next election if India’s over-reliance on oil is to come to an end for good. <br>
Which among the following is a long-term solution offered by the author in order to address the energy supply related issues prevailing in India?
Explanation: Refer to, “Another long-term solution to the oil problem will be to increasingly tap into domestic sources of energy supply while simultaneously encouraging consumers to switch to green alternatives. This will require a stronger policy framework and implementation.” <br> It is clear from the above lines that it is required on the part of the government that domestic sources should be tapped in order to produce more energy in the country. There are also other options given such as making people use green sources of energy or cutting down on the central and the state taxes in order to bring down the prices of oil. <br> Among the given options, options A, B and D do not imply even one of the long-term solutions described in the passage in order to address the needs of the country and the issues being faced by the country regarding the supply of oil in the country. Only C is there that implies the correct long-term solution given in the passage. <br> This makes option C the correct choice among the given options.
Directions: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow: <br><br><br> India’s economic fortunes continue to be tied to the sharply fluctuating price of oil. At a gathering of prominent oil ministers in New Delhi on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged oil-producing countries to reduce the cost of energy in order to aid the global economy in its path towards recovery. Mr. Modi also called for a review of payment terms, demanding the partial use of the rupee instead of the U.S. dollar to pay for oil, in order to ease the burden on oil-importing countries in the wake of the strengthening of the dollar. With well over 80% of its oil demand being met through imports, India clearly has a lot at stake as oil prices have risen by as much as 70% in rupee terms in the last one year. Notably, speaking at the same event, Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid A. Al-Falih refused to openly commit to lower oil prices, opting instead to say that the price of oil could have been much higher but for the efforts taken by his country to boost supply. This is not surprising given the absence of significant rival suppliers in the global oil market willing to help out India. <br> India’s policymakers now face the difficult task of safely steering the economy in the midst of multiple external headwinds. For one, the current account deficit widened to 2.4% of gross domestic product in the first quarter of 2018-19 and is expected to reach 3% for the full year. The rupee, which is down about 16% since the beginning of the year, doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of recovery either. Further, the growth in the sales of petrol and diesel has already been affected adversely as their prices have shot through the roof. All this will likely weigh negatively on the prospects of the Indian economy, the world’s fastest-growing, in the coming quarters. In this scenario, the decision to marginally cut taxes imposed on domestic fuels is unlikely to be of any significant help to consumers. What is required is a steep cut in Central and State taxes for the benefit to carry through to the consumers, which, of course, is unlikely given the government’s fiscal needs. Another long-term solution to the oil problem will be to increasingly tap into domestic sources of energy supply while simultaneously encouraging consumers to switch to green alternatives. This will require a stronger policy framework and implementation. In the short term, the government could look to diversifying its international supplier base to manage shocks better. But such a choice carries geopolitical risks, such as in the case of Iran. Since it will take a length of time to wean the economy off oil imports, policymakers should also be willing to think beyond just the next election if India’s over-reliance on oil is to come to an end for good. <br>
Which among the following is a short-term step that should be taken by the government in order to address the issues regarding oil supply in the country?
Explanation: Refer to, “In the short term, the government could look to diversifying its international supplier base to manage shocks better. But such a choice carries geopolitical risks, such as in the case of Iran.” <br> It is clear from the above lines that the government should diversify its supplier base from the international community so that it does not have to worry about the supply of oil to India at any time. <br> Among the given options, others are out of context and not even mentioned in the passage also except option D. Option D correctly explains that India should include more countries in the international supplier base and that would mean no dearth of options in front of the country. <br> This makes option D the correct choice among the given options.
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