This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 14 February 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.
Pledge
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Inflict
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Exert
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Deploy
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Retain
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Sheer
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Impel
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Assess
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Move into position for effective use; arrange or use strategically.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Be (a part) of a whole; form or make up 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.
The stars.....counted.
Explanation: The correct sentence is: The stars cannot be counted. <br> This is because the sentence requires a passive voice construction, and the context refers to the impossibility of counting the stars due to their vast number. <br> Cannot be is a modal verb phrase used to express impossibility in the passive voice. <br> Hence, cannot be counted correctly conveys that it is not possible to count the stars. <br> Explanation of Incorrect Options: <br> Option A: can<br> Can alone is an active voice modal verb and needs to be followed by a base verb. <br> The stars can counted is grammatically incorrect because it lacks the auxiliary verb be for passive voice. <br> It would need to be can be counted to be correct, but even then, it would be factually wrong in this context. <br> Option B: can be<br> Can be counted is grammatically correct and in passive voice. <br> However, it implies that stars are countable, which is not true considering the vastness of the universe. <br> So while grammatically acceptable, it is contextually incorrect. <br> Option D: must<br> Must indicates necessity or obligation, and using it without be is grammatically wrong. <br> The stars must counted is incorrect; it should be must be counted to be in correct passive form. <br> Even then, the sentence The stars must be counted implies an obligation, which is illogical and contextually inappropriate. <br> Therefore, only Option C: cannot be correctly fits both the grammatical structure and meaning.
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.
Three Idiots..... really a watchable movie.
Explanation: This question tests your understanding of subject-verb agreement. The subject of the sentence is Three Idiots, which is a singular noun phrase even though it refers to multiple people. Think of it as a single title referring to one movie. <br> Therefore, we need a singular verb to agree with the singular subject. <br> Option A ( are ) is a plural verb. <br> Option B ( is ) is a singular verb. <br> Option C ( superb ) is an adjective, not a verb. <br> Option D ( do ) is a plural verb. <br> The correct verb to use is is because it agrees with the singular subject Three Idiots. The complete sentence is: Three Idiots is really a watchable movie.
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.
Chirag hardly ever cooks,......?
Explanation: Chirag hardly ever cooks, does he? <br> This is an example of a question tag. When the main statement is negative, the question tag must be positive. In this case, hardly ever implies a negative meaning, so the correct question tag is positive: does he . <br> Option A: isn’t he is incorrect because it is used for a different type of sentence, typically referring to the verb to be rather than an action like cooking. <br> Option B: he doesn’t is incorrect because it's not a proper question tag; it repeats the negative form of the sentence, which is not appropriate in this context. <br> Option C: doesn’t he is incorrect because it's a negative question tag, and we need a positive tag here due to the negative implication of hardly ever. <br> Conclusion: The correct answer is Option D: does he, as it follows the rule of using a positive question tag after a negative statement.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To have one's heart in one's boots
Explanation: To have one's heart in one's boots: to be depressed.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Pell-mell
Explanation: Pell-mell: in a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To hold a brief for
Explanation: To hold a brief for: to argue for.
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.
(a) They went/ (b) with Sharma’s to a/ (c) movie called 'Oh My God'./ (d) No error.
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.
(a) A computer virus works exactly/ (b) like the biological one/ (c) which invade the human body/ (d) No error.
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.
(a)She ran harder/ (b) and jumped further/ (c) than the rest of the contestants./ (d) No error.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> Financial and social security are interlinked. Old-age social security is considered a family subject, as most people live with their children in old age. With rapid increase in population of older persons and a changing socio-economic scenario, issues concerning old people are now also being included in social security schemes. <br><br> Generally, India’s social security schemes cover initiatives for the elderly such as retirement pension, family pension, widow pension, old-age pension, health insurance and medical benefits, disability benefits and gratuity. Largely, the study found out that 77% of old men and 50% of old women are utilising some form of social security. However, 53% of the elderly find it difficult in utilizing the social security schemes and 79% found these are not sufficient to meet their basic needs. The majority of the elderly are illiterate and partially or totally dependent on others for their economic needs. <br><br> On the basis of survey findings and observations, the Agewell Foundation has recommended the government to ensure maximum coverage under existing and/or new social security schemes. The organization has recommended that there should be dedicated healthcare facilities, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas for the elderly. Old-age pension should be benchmarked to the increasing cost of living and the provisions for tax incentives for younger people should be tied to looking after dependent senior citizens. The foundation has also recommended that there should be provisions for a dependent ageing parent allowance for employees in the government sector. There should be some kind of financial incentive for setting up a network of caregivers for the elderly at the block level to assist older persons living alone
Which of the following statements is/are true with respect to the passage? <br><br> I. Old age security is not considered a family subject now-a-days. <br> II. Old age pension should be adjusted as per the increasing cost of living standards. <br> III. The government has decided to give allowance to government employees to look after dependent aged parents.
Explanation: Refer to: Old-age social security is considered a family subject, as most people live with their children in old age. <br> The highlighted part confirms that statement I is not true. <br> Refer to: Old-age pension should be benchmarked to the increasing cost of living and the provisions for tax incentives for younger people should be tied to looking after dependent senior citizens. <br> The highlighted part confirms that statement II is true. <br> Refer to: The foundation has also recommended that there should be provisions for a dependent ageing parent allowance for employees in the government sector. <br> The highlighted part confirms that it was the recommendation of a foundation, not the decision of the government. Therefore, statement III is also not true. <br> Hence, option B is the correct answer.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> Financial and social security are interlinked. Old-age social security is considered a family subject, as most people live with their children in old age. With rapid increase in population of older persons and a changing socio-economic scenario, issues concerning old people are now also being included in social security schemes. <br><br> Generally, India’s social security schemes cover initiatives for the elderly such as retirement pension, family pension, widow pension, old-age pension, health insurance and medical benefits, disability benefits and gratuity. Largely, the study found out that 77% of old men and 50% of old women are utilising some form of social security. However, 53% of the elderly find it difficult in utilizing the social security schemes and 79% found these are not sufficient to meet their basic needs. The majority of the elderly are illiterate and partially or totally dependent on others for their economic needs. <br><br> On the basis of survey findings and observations, the Agewell Foundation has recommended the government to ensure maximum coverage under existing and/or new social security schemes. The organization has recommended that there should be dedicated healthcare facilities, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas for the elderly. Old-age pension should be benchmarked to the increasing cost of living and the provisions for tax incentives for younger people should be tied to looking after dependent senior citizens. The foundation has also recommended that there should be provisions for a dependent ageing parent allowance for employees in the government sector. There should be some kind of financial incentive for setting up a network of caregivers for the elderly at the block level to assist older persons living alone
Which of the following statements is/are true with respect to the passage? <br><br> I. Fifty-three per cent of the elderly find it difficult to utilize social security schemes of the government. <br> II. Agewell Foundation recommended various measures to provide social security to the women and children. <br> III. Population of aged people is declining day by day.
Explanation: Refer to: However, 53% of the elderly find it difficult in utilizing the social security schemes and 79% found these are not sufficient to meet their basic needs. <br> The highlighted part confirms that statement I is true. <br> Refer to: On the basis of survey findings and observations, the Agewell Foundation has recommended the government to ensure maximum coverage under existing and/or new social security schemes. The organization has recommended that there should be dedicated healthcare facilities, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas for the elderly. <br> The highlighted parts confirm that statement II is not true. <br> Refer to: With rapid increase in population of older persons and a changing socio-economic scenario, issues concerning old people are now also being included in social security schemes. <br> The highlighted part confirms that statement III is not true. <br> Hence, option A is the correct answer.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> Financial and social security are interlinked. Old-age social security is considered a family subject, as most people live with their children in old age. With rapid increase in population of older persons and a changing socio-economic scenario, issues concerning old people are now also being included in social security schemes. <br><br> Generally, India’s social security schemes cover initiatives for the elderly such as retirement pension, family pension, widow pension, old-age pension, health insurance and medical benefits, disability benefits and gratuity. Largely, the study found out that 77% of old men and 50% of old women are utilising some form of social security. However, 53% of the elderly find it difficult in utilizing the social security schemes and 79% found these are not sufficient to meet their basic needs. The majority of the elderly are illiterate and partially or totally dependent on others for their economic needs. <br><br> On the basis of survey findings and observations, the Agewell Foundation has recommended the government to ensure maximum coverage under existing and/or new social security schemes. The organization has recommended that there should be dedicated healthcare facilities, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas for the elderly. Old-age pension should be benchmarked to the increasing cost of living and the provisions for tax incentives for younger people should be tied to looking after dependent senior citizens. The foundation has also recommended that there should be provisions for a dependent ageing parent allowance for employees in the government sector. There should be some kind of financial incentive for setting up a network of caregivers for the elderly at the block level to assist older persons living alone
Identify the word that is not similar in meaning to the word given below. If none of the options conveys the correct meaning, mark (E) as your answer. The options do not necessarily need to be grammatically correct. <br><br> BENCHMARK
Explanation: Benchmark means ‘a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared’. <br> All the words given in the options are similar in meaning to ‘benchmark’. <br> Hence, option E is the correct answer.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> Financial and social security are interlinked. Old-age social security is considered a family subject, as most people live with their children in old age. With rapid increase in population of older persons and a changing socio-economic scenario, issues concerning old people are now also being included in social security schemes. <br><br> Generally, India’s social security schemes cover initiatives for the elderly such as retirement pension, family pension, widow pension, old-age pension, health insurance and medical benefits, disability benefits and gratuity. Largely, the study found out that 77% of old men and 50% of old women are utilising some form of social security. However, 53% of the elderly find it difficult in utilizing the social security schemes and 79% found these are not sufficient to meet their basic needs. The majority of the elderly are illiterate and partially or totally dependent on others for their economic needs. <br><br> On the basis of survey findings and observations, the Agewell Foundation has recommended the government to ensure maximum coverage under existing and/or new social security schemes. The organization has recommended that there should be dedicated healthcare facilities, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas for the elderly. Old-age pension should be benchmarked to the increasing cost of living and the provisions for tax incentives for younger people should be tied to looking after dependent senior citizens. The foundation has also recommended that there should be provisions for a dependent ageing parent allowance for employees in the government sector. There should be some kind of financial incentive for setting up a network of caregivers for the elderly at the block level to assist older persons living alone
As per the passage, which of the following recommendations were given by the Agewell Foundation to ensure social security to the elderly?
Explanation: Refer to: <br> On the basis of survey findings and observations, the Agewell Foundation has recommended the government to ensure maximum coverage under existing and/or new social security schemes. The organization has recommended that there should be dedicated healthcare facilities, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas for the elderly. <br> The highlighted part confirms that the recommendation of option A was indeed given by the Agewell Foundation. <br> The other ‘recommendations’ of option B, option C and option D are nowhere mentioned in the passage. <br> Hence, option A is the correct answer.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> Financial and social security are interlinked. Old-age social security is considered a family subject, as most people live with their children in old age. With rapid increase in population of older persons and a changing socio-economic scenario, issues concerning old people are now also being included in social security schemes. <br><br> Generally, India’s social security schemes cover initiatives for the elderly such as retirement pension, family pension, widow pension, old-age pension, health insurance and medical benefits, disability benefits and gratuity. Largely, the study found out that 77% of old men and 50% of old women are utilising some form of social security. However, 53% of the elderly find it difficult in utilizing the social security schemes and 79% found these are not sufficient to meet their basic needs. The majority of the elderly are illiterate and partially or totally dependent on others for their economic needs. <br><br> On the basis of survey findings and observations, the Agewell Foundation has recommended the government to ensure maximum coverage under existing and/or new social security schemes. The organization has recommended that there should be dedicated healthcare facilities, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas for the elderly. Old-age pension should be benchmarked to the increasing cost of living and the provisions for tax incentives for younger people should be tied to looking after dependent senior citizens. The foundation has also recommended that there should be provisions for a dependent ageing parent allowance for employees in the government sector. There should be some kind of financial incentive for setting up a network of caregivers for the elderly at the block level to assist older persons living alone
Which of the following statements is/are not true with respect to the passage?
Explanation: Refer to: Largely, the study found out that 77% of old men and 50% of old women are utilising some form of social security. <br> The highlighted part confirms that the statement given in option A is true. <br> Refer to: However, 53% of the elderly find it difficult in utilizing the social security schemes and 79% found these are not sufficient to meet their basic needs. <br> The highlighted part confirms that the statement given in option B is not true. <br> Refer to: Generally, India’s social security schemes cover initiatives for the elderly such as retirement pension, family pension, widow pension, old-age pension, health insurance and medical benefits, disability benefits and gratuity. <br> The highlighted parts confirm that the statement given in option C is true. <br> Refer to:There should be some kind of financial incentive for setting up a network of caregivers for the elderly at the block level to assist older persons living alone. <br> The highlighted part confirms that the statement given in option D is true. <br> Hence, option B is the correct answer.
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