This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 18 January 2026, 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.
Redound
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Foreswear
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Trenchantly
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Crosstalk
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Outmaneuver
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Petrify
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Recklessness
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Dovish
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Formally refuse or renounce something; swear to give up.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
In a sharp, forceful, and effective way (especially in speech or writing).
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
An icicle-shaped formation of mineral deposits hanging from the ceiling of a cave.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The sound of a bell, especially for a death or funeral; a sign of the end of something.
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.
Yesterday I got a call from my old friend, and he ........ me the whole story.
Explanation: 'yesterday' means past tense hence the correct answer is 'told'.
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.
Ali is an amateur........ stenography.
Explanation: 'amateur' is a person who is incompetent or inept at a particular activity. 'amateur in stenography' suggest the person’s ineptness in stenography.
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.
Anomalous Finites refers to a group........ finites.
Explanation: 'A group of' people or things is a number of people or things which are together in one place at one time. Example: The trouble involved a small group of football supporters.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
We should give a wide berth to bad characters.
Explanation: give a wide berth: to keep a reasonable distance from someone or something.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
He threw cold water over the project that the secretary had prepared.
Explanation: threw cold water over: To discourage or deter someone from doing something.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
I won't mind even if he goes to dogs.
Explanation: goes to dogs: to become much worse in quality or character.
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.
He spoke (a)/ to me (b)/ very friendly (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: (c) in a friendly manner
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.
She was (a)/ dressed with (b)/ green and orange pyjamas (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: (b) dressed in
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.
Sorry for the inconvenience caused due to our delayed delivery (a)/ but the despatcher is already (b)/ reprimanded for this lapse (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: (b) despatcher has already been
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> By winning the unanimous endorsement of the 55-nation Asia-Pacific Group at the United Nations Security Council, India has cleared an important hurdle in its quest for a non-permanent seat for 2021-22. The decision of the grouping this week was taken as India was the sole candidate for the post. In the next step, all 193 members of the UN General Assembly will vote for five non-permanent seats in June 2020, when India will need to show the support of at least 129 countries to go through to the UNSC. It will then occupy the seat at the UNSC for a two-year period, as it has previously on seven occasions since 1950-51. There are several reasons why India decided to pursue its candidature for 2021-22. The government at the time had felt it was necessary to have India’s voice at the high table as many times as possible, and therefore began the process for another seat shortly after it had ended its previous tenure in 2011-2012. By rotation, that seat would have reached India only in the 2030s, and India had to reach out to Afghanistan, which had put in its bid already for the 2021-22 slots, to request it to withdraw. Afghanistan did so because of the special relationship between the two countries. India has a unique role to play at the UNSC, given the near-complete polarization among the permanent members (P-5 nations), with the U.S., the U.K. and France on one side, and Russia and China on the other. India’s ability to work with both sides is well known. The year 2022 also has a sentimental value attached to it, as it marks the 75th year of India’s Independence, and a place at the UNSC would no doubt add to the planned celebrations that year. Since 2013, when it first announced the bid, the government has run a quiet but consistent campaign towards this goal. <br><br><br> It is significant that despite the poor state of bilateral relations with Pakistan, and the many challenges India has faced from China at the UN, both the countries graciously agreed to the nomination. From this point on, it is necessary for the government to think beyond the campaign for the UNSC, and work out a comprehensive strategy for what it plans to do with the seat. In the past, India has earned a reputation for ‘fence-sitting’ by abstaining on votes when it was required to take a considered stand on principle, and the seat will be a chance to undo that image. Given the twin challenges of a rising China, and the U.S. receding from its UN responsibilities, India must consider how it will strengthen the multilateral world order amid frequent unilateral moves by both the world powers. An even bigger challenge will be to nudge all five permanent members on the one issue they have unitedly resisted: towards the reform and expansion of the UNSC, which would include India’s claim to a permanent seat at the high table.
Which among the following is the correct equation between the P-5 Nations at the United Nations Security Council?
Explanation: Refer to, India has a unique role to play at the UNSC, given the near-complete polarization among the permanent members (P-5 nations), with the U.S., the U.K. and France on one side, and Russia and China on the other. It is very much clear from the above lines that the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are divided in their opinions and there are basically two groups in this council. The US, UK and France are on one side whereas Russia and China are on the other side. Among the given options, we can see that Option C gives us the correct situation of the UNSC and the group based politics in the council whereas other options can be eliminated from consideration. This makes Option C the correct choice among the given options.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> By winning the unanimous endorsement of the 55-nation Asia-Pacific Group at the United Nations Security Council, India has cleared an important hurdle in its quest for a non-permanent seat for 2021-22. The decision of the grouping this week was taken as India was the sole candidate for the post. In the next step, all 193 members of the UN General Assembly will vote for five non-permanent seats in June 2020, when India will need to show the support of at least 129 countries to go through to the UNSC. It will then occupy the seat at the UNSC for a two-year period, as it has previously on seven occasions since 1950-51. There are several reasons why India decided to pursue its candidature for 2021-22. The government at the time had felt it was necessary to have India’s voice at the high table as many times as possible, and therefore began the process for another seat shortly after it had ended its previous tenure in 2011-2012. By rotation, that seat would have reached India only in the 2030s, and India had to reach out to Afghanistan, which had put in its bid already for the 2021-22 slots, to request it to withdraw. Afghanistan did so because of the special relationship between the two countries. India has a unique role to play at the UNSC, given the near-complete polarization among the permanent members (P-5 nations), with the U.S., the U.K. and France on one side, and Russia and China on the other. India’s ability to work with both sides is well known. The year 2022 also has a sentimental value attached to it, as it marks the 75th year of India’s Independence, and a place at the UNSC would no doubt add to the planned celebrations that year. Since 2013, when it first announced the bid, the government has run a quiet but consistent campaign towards this goal. <br><br><br> It is significant that despite the poor state of bilateral relations with Pakistan, and the many challenges India has faced from China at the UN, both the countries graciously agreed to the nomination. From this point on, it is necessary for the government to think beyond the campaign for the UNSC, and work out a comprehensive strategy for what it plans to do with the seat. In the past, India has earned a reputation for ‘fence-sitting’ by abstaining on votes when it was required to take a considered stand on principle, and the seat will be a chance to undo that image. Given the twin challenges of a rising China, and the U.S. receding from its UN responsibilities, India must consider how it will strengthen the multilateral world order amid frequent unilateral moves by both the world powers. An even bigger challenge will be to nudge all five permanent members on the one issue they have unitedly resisted: towards the reform and expansion of the UNSC, which would include India’s claim to a permanent seat at the high table.
Which among the following can be said regarding the role that India played in its last stint at the UNSC?
Explanation: Refer to, In the past, India has earned a reputation for ‘fence-sitting’ by abstaining on votes when it was required to take a considered stand on principle, and the seat will be a chance to undo that image. It is clear from the above lines that India did not take important decisions regarding various matters and actually the government refrained from taking decisions when it was required that such decisions were taken without any delay. Among the given options, we can see that Option E is our pick since it correctly explains the role of India in the previous stint with the UNSC and also in most of the other cases in the past. All the other options can be eliminated from consideration due to the fact that they do not follow from the given passage. This makes Option E the correct choice among the given options.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> By winning the unanimous endorsement of the 55-nation Asia-Pacific Group at the United Nations Security Council, India has cleared an important hurdle in its quest for a non-permanent seat for 2021-22. The decision of the grouping this week was taken as India was the sole candidate for the post. In the next step, all 193 members of the UN General Assembly will vote for five non-permanent seats in June 2020, when India will need to show the support of at least 129 countries to go through to the UNSC. It will then occupy the seat at the UNSC for a two-year period, as it has previously on seven occasions since 1950-51. There are several reasons why India decided to pursue its candidature for 2021-22. The government at the time had felt it was necessary to have India’s voice at the high table as many times as possible, and therefore began the process for another seat shortly after it had ended its previous tenure in 2011-2012. By rotation, that seat would have reached India only in the 2030s, and India had to reach out to Afghanistan, which had put in its bid already for the 2021-22 slots, to request it to withdraw. Afghanistan did so because of the special relationship between the two countries. India has a unique role to play at the UNSC, given the near-complete polarization among the permanent members (P-5 nations), with the U.S., the U.K. and France on one side, and Russia and China on the other. India’s ability to work with both sides is well known. The year 2022 also has a sentimental value attached to it, as it marks the 75th year of India’s Independence, and a place at the UNSC would no doubt add to the planned celebrations that year. Since 2013, when it first announced the bid, the government has run a quiet but consistent campaign towards this goal. <br><br><br> It is significant that despite the poor state of bilateral relations with Pakistan, and the many challenges India has faced from China at the UN, both the countries graciously agreed to the nomination. From this point on, it is necessary for the government to think beyond the campaign for the UNSC, and work out a comprehensive strategy for what it plans to do with the seat. In the past, India has earned a reputation for ‘fence-sitting’ by abstaining on votes when it was required to take a considered stand on principle, and the seat will be a chance to undo that image. Given the twin challenges of a rising China, and the U.S. receding from its UN responsibilities, India must consider how it will strengthen the multilateral world order amid frequent unilateral moves by both the world powers. An even bigger challenge will be to nudge all five permanent members on the one issue they have unitedly resisted: towards the reform and expansion of the UNSC, which would include India’s claim to a permanent seat at the high table.
Which among the following should be the ultimate goal of the Indian government when it gets the non-permanent membership of UNSC?
Explanation: Refer to, An even bigger challenge will be to nudge all five permanent members on the one issue they have unitedly resisted: towards the reform and expansion of the UNSC, which would include India’s claim to a permanent seat at the high table. It is clear from the above lines that the author wants the government to take up the challenge to get India a seat in the United Nations Security Council. It should get permanent membership of that council after getting into the non-permanent membership of the organization. Among the given options, we can see that Option A is our pick since it provides us the correct opinion of the author regarding the ultimate goal of India after getting the UNSC non-permanent membership group. Others can be ruled out due to the fact that they do not follow from the given passage. This makes Option A the correct choice among the given options.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> By winning the unanimous endorsement of the 55-nation Asia-Pacific Group at the United Nations Security Council, India has cleared an important hurdle in its quest for a non-permanent seat for 2021-22. The decision of the grouping this week was taken as India was the sole candidate for the post. In the next step, all 193 members of the UN General Assembly will vote for five non-permanent seats in June 2020, when India will need to show the support of at least 129 countries to go through to the UNSC. It will then occupy the seat at the UNSC for a two-year period, as it has previously on seven occasions since 1950-51. There are several reasons why India decided to pursue its candidature for 2021-22. The government at the time had felt it was necessary to have India’s voice at the high table as many times as possible, and therefore began the process for another seat shortly after it had ended its previous tenure in 2011-2012. By rotation, that seat would have reached India only in the 2030s, and India had to reach out to Afghanistan, which had put in its bid already for the 2021-22 slots, to request it to withdraw. Afghanistan did so because of the special relationship between the two countries. India has a unique role to play at the UNSC, given the near-complete polarization among the permanent members (P-5 nations), with the U.S., the U.K. and France on one side, and Russia and China on the other. India’s ability to work with both sides is well known. The year 2022 also has a sentimental value attached to it, as it marks the 75th year of India’s Independence, and a place at the UNSC would no doubt add to the planned celebrations that year. Since 2013, when it first announced the bid, the government has run a quiet but consistent campaign towards this goal. <br><br><br> It is significant that despite the poor state of bilateral relations with Pakistan, and the many challenges India has faced from China at the UN, both the countries graciously agreed to the nomination. From this point on, it is necessary for the government to think beyond the campaign for the UNSC, and work out a comprehensive strategy for what it plans to do with the seat. In the past, India has earned a reputation for ‘fence-sitting’ by abstaining on votes when it was required to take a considered stand on principle, and the seat will be a chance to undo that image. Given the twin challenges of a rising China, and the U.S. receding from its UN responsibilities, India must consider how it will strengthen the multilateral world order amid frequent unilateral moves by both the world powers. An even bigger challenge will be to nudge all five permanent members on the one issue they have unitedly resisted: towards the reform and expansion of the UNSC, which would include India’s claim to a permanent seat at the high table.
How did India get the right to contest for the non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council for 2021-22?
Explanation: Refer to, By rotation, that seat would have reached India only in the 2030s, and India had to reach out to Afghanistan, which had put in its bid already for the 2021-22 slots, to request it to withdraw. Afghanistan did so because of the special relationship between the two countries. It is clear from the above lines that India had to convince Afghanistan to back out from contesting in the election to the non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council. That’s how India could contest the membership. Among the given options, we have to choose Option C since it gives us the correct answer whereas others can be eliminated because they are not correct as per the information given in the passage. This makes Option C the correct choice among the given options.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> By winning the unanimous endorsement of the 55-nation Asia-Pacific Group at the United Nations Security Council, India has cleared an important hurdle in its quest for a non-permanent seat for 2021-22. The decision of the grouping this week was taken as India was the sole candidate for the post. In the next step, all 193 members of the UN General Assembly will vote for five non-permanent seats in June 2020, when India will need to show the support of at least 129 countries to go through to the UNSC. It will then occupy the seat at the UNSC for a two-year period, as it has previously on seven occasions since 1950-51. There are several reasons why India decided to pursue its candidature for 2021-22. The government at the time had felt it was necessary to have India’s voice at the high table as many times as possible, and therefore began the process for another seat shortly after it had ended its previous tenure in 2011-2012. By rotation, that seat would have reached India only in the 2030s, and India had to reach out to Afghanistan, which had put in its bid already for the 2021-22 slots, to request it to withdraw. Afghanistan did so because of the special relationship between the two countries. India has a unique role to play at the UNSC, given the near-complete polarization among the permanent members (P-5 nations), with the U.S., the U.K. and France on one side, and Russia and China on the other. India’s ability to work with both sides is well known. The year 2022 also has a sentimental value attached to it, as it marks the 75th year of India’s Independence, and a place at the UNSC would no doubt add to the planned celebrations that year. Since 2013, when it first announced the bid, the government has run a quiet but consistent campaign towards this goal. <br><br><br> It is significant that despite the poor state of bilateral relations with Pakistan, and the many challenges India has faced from China at the UN, both the countries graciously agreed to the nomination. From this point on, it is necessary for the government to think beyond the campaign for the UNSC, and work out a comprehensive strategy for what it plans to do with the seat. In the past, India has earned a reputation for ‘fence-sitting’ by abstaining on votes when it was required to take a considered stand on principle, and the seat will be a chance to undo that image. Given the twin challenges of a rising China, and the U.S. receding from its UN responsibilities, India must consider how it will strengthen the multilateral world order amid frequent unilateral moves by both the world powers. An even bigger challenge will be to nudge all five permanent members on the one issue they have unitedly resisted: towards the reform and expansion of the UNSC, which would include India’s claim to a permanent seat at the high table.
Which among the following is correct regarding the equation India shares with the UNSC permanent members?
Explanation: Refer to, India has a unique role to play at the UNSC, given the near-complete polarization among the permanent members (P-5 nations), with the U.S., the U.K. and France on one side, and Russia and China on the other. India’s ability to work with both sides is well known. It is clear from the above lines that India has balanced relationship with both the camps in the UNSC Security Council and that is why India can work with both the sides. Among the given options, Option C is the correct pick due to the fact that it gives us the correct equation of Indian government with the other countries. Other options can be eliminated since they do not follow from the information given in the passage. This makes Option C the correct choice among the given options.
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