This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 17 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.
Vie
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Brook
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Wrest
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Canard
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Burnish
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Coddle
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Coagulate
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Heckle
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Compete eagerly with others for something.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
An unfounded rumor or fabricated story.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Change from a liquid to a semi-solid or solid state, especially by clotting.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Interrupt (a public speaker) with rude or critical comments.
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.
Our armed forces are....... those of any other country in the world.
Explanation: The correct answer is Option B: Superior to <br> First, let's define the term superior . Superior means higher in rank, status, or quality. <br> The word superior is used to make a comparison. When making a comparison using superior, we use the preposition to, not than, from, or of. The correct structure is superior to. This indicates that our armed forces are of a higher rank or quality compared to those of any other country. <br> Option A: Superior than is incorrect because superior is followed by to, not than. Than is used for comparisons with adjectives like better, bigger, or smaller. For example, My car is better than yours. <br> Option C: Superior from is grammatically incorrect. Superior doesn't take from as a preposition in this context. <br> Option D: Superior of is also grammatically incorrect. Superior does not take of as a preposition when making a comparison of this nature.
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.
Do not cry..... spilt milk.
Explanation: Question: Do not cry . . . . . spilt milk. <br> This question tests your knowledge of common idioms in English. <br> The idiom Don't cry over spilt milk means don't be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed. <br> It's about accepting a situation you can't fix and moving on. <br> Let's look at the options: <br> Option A: on - This doesn't make sense in this context. <br> Option B: over - This is the correct option. Cry over means to be upset about something. <br> Option C: about - While you can cry *about* something, cry over spilt milk is the established idiom. <br> Option D: for - This also doesn't fit grammatically or idiomatically. <br> Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: over because it completes the well-known idiom.
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.
He deserves my thanks for ....... my purse and returned it to me without taking anything from it.
Explanation: Defining Perfect Participle: <br> A perfect participle is a verb form that indicates an action completed before another action. It's formed using having + past participle (e.g., having gone, having eaten, having found). <br> Correct Answer: A - having found<br> The sentence describes a sequence of events: first, he found the purse; second, he returned it. Having found correctly shows that finding the purse happened before the returning of the purse. The action of finding is complete before the action of returning begins. <br> Why other options are incorrect: <br> B - found: This is grammatically incorrect in this context. Using found implies the finding of the purse is happening simultaneously with or after the returning of the purse, which is not what the sentence intends. It would require a different sentence structure. <br> C - founded: Founded means to establish something, like a company or organization. It is completely unrelated to the meaning of the sentence. <br> D - find: This is also grammatically incorrect here. Find is the base form of the verb and doesn't show the temporal relationship between finding and returning the purse. It would require restructuring the sentence.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To hold somebody to ransom
Explanation: To hold somebody to ransom: to put someone in a situation where they have no choice and are forced to agree to your demands.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To set the thames on fire
Explanation: To set the thames on fire: Do something remarkable.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To cry wolf
Explanation: To cry wolf: call for help when it is not needed, with the effect that one is not believed when one really does need help.
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) He says that/ (b) he reads novels/ (c) to pass away the time./ (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) Obviously the state of affairs/ (b) is known to the inner cabinet members/ (c) who reacts unfavourably to it/ (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) No sooner did the teacher/ (b) enter the class room/ (c) the students got up./ (d) No error.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> Paragraph 1 : Article 21 forms a vital provision in our Constitution. It guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty to every person in India. The exception to this protection is contained in four very significant words appearing at the end, namely procedure established by law . These four words have been borrowed by the framers of our Constitution from the Japanese Constitution which was promulgated on November, 3rd, 1946 after World War II and came into effect on May, 3rd, 1947. Interestingly, these words got preference over the phrase due process of law which was incorporated in the United States Constitution through the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. <br><br> Paragraph 2 : Significantly, the original draft of the Japanese Constitution, popularly known as the McArthur draft was written under the supervision of Douglas McArthur, an American and the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces, after the Japanese surrender pursuant to the 1945 Postdam Declaration. His manuscript was largely based on the American Constitution model and was in contrast with the recommendations of the Matsumoto Commission which preferred to follow the conservative Meiji model. Later on, the Japanese Government tweaked the McArthur draft to include, inter alia, civil guarantees including Article 31 in its Constitution, which is in pari materia with Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Article 31 of the Constitution of Japan states that No person shall be deprived of life or liberty, nor shall any other criminal penalty be imposed, except according to procedure established by law. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution states that No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. <br><br> Paragraph 3 : When the draft Constitution was ready, Dr. Ambedkar, in his opening speech on 4th November, 1948 remarked The Draft Constitution as it has emerged from the Drafting Committee is a formidable document. It contains 315 Articles and 8 Schedules. It must be admitted that the Constitution of no country could be found to be so bulky as the Draft Constitution. It would be difficult for those who have not been through it to realize its salient and special features. The original draft of Article 21 contained the phrase due process of law . At the time of framing of the Indian Constitution, the inclusion of the phrase procedure established by law had been the subject matter of extensive debate and discussion in the Constituent Assembly. The members of the Constituent Assembly, in their debates, deliberated upon the pros and cons in the use of this phrase. <br><br> Paragraph 4 : Dr. Ambedkar spoke at length on how the words due process of law and procedure established by law had clearly two view points. In his well-articulated speech, he succinctly outlined the pros and cons in adopting either of the two expressions; the first expression which gave the power to the Judiciary to sit in judgment over the will of the legislature and the second would mean that the legislature ought to be trusted not to make bad laws . Ultimately, he left it to the House to decide in any way it liked. Paragraph 5 : After Ambedkar had concluded his reply, the acting Vice President of the Constituent Assembly put each amendment to vote and resultantly, the five amendments seeking substitution of the words due process of law in place of procedure established by law were negatived by the House. Accordingly, Article 21 became part of our Constitution on 13th December, 1948. <br><br> Paragraph 6 : In the 1978 landmark judgment of Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India (in which the Petitioner, inter alia, challenged the Government's action in impounding her passport without assigning any reasons) the Supreme Court held that the term procedure appearing in Article 21 cannot be unreasonable, arbitrary and unfair. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer in his separate opinion concurred with Justice Fazl Ali's minority view in the Gopalan case and held that procedural safeguards are the indispensable essence of liberty and must not merely be formal but must also be fair. From its inception till today, there has been no amendment to Article 21 and it forms an important part of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution.
Which of the following is the word most opposite to ‘formidable’?
Explanation: Formidable: inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense. <br> Options A, B and E are synonymous while option C is irrelevant. <br> Option D fits in well here and is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> Paragraph 1 : Article 21 forms a vital provision in our Constitution. It guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty to every person in India. The exception to this protection is contained in four very significant words appearing at the end, namely procedure established by law . These four words have been borrowed by the framers of our Constitution from the Japanese Constitution which was promulgated on November, 3rd, 1946 after World War II and came into effect on May, 3rd, 1947. Interestingly, these words got preference over the phrase due process of law which was incorporated in the United States Constitution through the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. <br><br> Paragraph 2 : Significantly, the original draft of the Japanese Constitution, popularly known as the McArthur draft was written under the supervision of Douglas McArthur, an American and the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces, after the Japanese surrender pursuant to the 1945 Postdam Declaration. His manuscript was largely based on the American Constitution model and was in contrast with the recommendations of the Matsumoto Commission which preferred to follow the conservative Meiji model. Later on, the Japanese Government tweaked the McArthur draft to include, inter alia, civil guarantees including Article 31 in its Constitution, which is in pari materia with Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Article 31 of the Constitution of Japan states that No person shall be deprived of life or liberty, nor shall any other criminal penalty be imposed, except according to procedure established by law. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution states that No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. <br><br> Paragraph 3 : When the draft Constitution was ready, Dr. Ambedkar, in his opening speech on 4th November, 1948 remarked The Draft Constitution as it has emerged from the Drafting Committee is a formidable document. It contains 315 Articles and 8 Schedules. It must be admitted that the Constitution of no country could be found to be so bulky as the Draft Constitution. It would be difficult for those who have not been through it to realize its salient and special features. The original draft of Article 21 contained the phrase due process of law . At the time of framing of the Indian Constitution, the inclusion of the phrase procedure established by law had been the subject matter of extensive debate and discussion in the Constituent Assembly. The members of the Constituent Assembly, in their debates, deliberated upon the pros and cons in the use of this phrase. <br><br> Paragraph 4 : Dr. Ambedkar spoke at length on how the words due process of law and procedure established by law had clearly two view points. In his well-articulated speech, he succinctly outlined the pros and cons in adopting either of the two expressions; the first expression which gave the power to the Judiciary to sit in judgment over the will of the legislature and the second would mean that the legislature ought to be trusted not to make bad laws . Ultimately, he left it to the House to decide in any way it liked. Paragraph 5 : After Ambedkar had concluded his reply, the acting Vice President of the Constituent Assembly put each amendment to vote and resultantly, the five amendments seeking substitution of the words due process of law in place of procedure established by law were negatived by the House. Accordingly, Article 21 became part of our Constitution on 13th December, 1948. <br><br> Paragraph 6 : In the 1978 landmark judgment of Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India (in which the Petitioner, inter alia, challenged the Government's action in impounding her passport without assigning any reasons) the Supreme Court held that the term procedure appearing in Article 21 cannot be unreasonable, arbitrary and unfair. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer in his separate opinion concurred with Justice Fazl Ali's minority view in the Gopalan case and held that procedural safeguards are the indispensable essence of liberty and must not merely be formal but must also be fair. From its inception till today, there has been no amendment to Article 21 and it forms an important part of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution.
Which of the following is the closest word to ‘succinctly’?
Explanation: Succinctly: in a brief and clearly expressed manner. <br> Option A is the best fit here. <br> Hence, option A is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> Paragraph 1 : Article 21 forms a vital provision in our Constitution. It guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty to every person in India. The exception to this protection is contained in four very significant words appearing at the end, namely procedure established by law . These four words have been borrowed by the framers of our Constitution from the Japanese Constitution which was promulgated on November, 3rd, 1946 after World War II and came into effect on May, 3rd, 1947. Interestingly, these words got preference over the phrase due process of law which was incorporated in the United States Constitution through the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. <br><br> Paragraph 2 : Significantly, the original draft of the Japanese Constitution, popularly known as the McArthur draft was written under the supervision of Douglas McArthur, an American and the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces, after the Japanese surrender pursuant to the 1945 Postdam Declaration. His manuscript was largely based on the American Constitution model and was in contrast with the recommendations of the Matsumoto Commission which preferred to follow the conservative Meiji model. Later on, the Japanese Government tweaked the McArthur draft to include, inter alia, civil guarantees including Article 31 in its Constitution, which is in pari materia with Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Article 31 of the Constitution of Japan states that No person shall be deprived of life or liberty, nor shall any other criminal penalty be imposed, except according to procedure established by law. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution states that No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. <br><br> Paragraph 3 : When the draft Constitution was ready, Dr. Ambedkar, in his opening speech on 4th November, 1948 remarked The Draft Constitution as it has emerged from the Drafting Committee is a formidable document. It contains 315 Articles and 8 Schedules. It must be admitted that the Constitution of no country could be found to be so bulky as the Draft Constitution. It would be difficult for those who have not been through it to realize its salient and special features. The original draft of Article 21 contained the phrase due process of law . At the time of framing of the Indian Constitution, the inclusion of the phrase procedure established by law had been the subject matter of extensive debate and discussion in the Constituent Assembly. The members of the Constituent Assembly, in their debates, deliberated upon the pros and cons in the use of this phrase. <br><br> Paragraph 4 : Dr. Ambedkar spoke at length on how the words due process of law and procedure established by law had clearly two view points. In his well-articulated speech, he succinctly outlined the pros and cons in adopting either of the two expressions; the first expression which gave the power to the Judiciary to sit in judgment over the will of the legislature and the second would mean that the legislature ought to be trusted not to make bad laws . Ultimately, he left it to the House to decide in any way it liked. Paragraph 5 : After Ambedkar had concluded his reply, the acting Vice President of the Constituent Assembly put each amendment to vote and resultantly, the five amendments seeking substitution of the words due process of law in place of procedure established by law were negatived by the House. Accordingly, Article 21 became part of our Constitution on 13th December, 1948. <br><br> Paragraph 6 : In the 1978 landmark judgment of Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India (in which the Petitioner, inter alia, challenged the Government's action in impounding her passport without assigning any reasons) the Supreme Court held that the term procedure appearing in Article 21 cannot be unreasonable, arbitrary and unfair. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer in his separate opinion concurred with Justice Fazl Ali's minority view in the Gopalan case and held that procedural safeguards are the indispensable essence of liberty and must not merely be formal but must also be fair. From its inception till today, there has been no amendment to Article 21 and it forms an important part of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution.
What is the tone of the author in paragraph 1?
Explanation: The author is explaining in detail about Article 21. He then further talks about its history and how Japan and the US fit in. There is nothing witty about the paragraph. Cynical means mocking and this is clearly incorrect. Similarly, the author is not questioning anything but merely informing about the article and its history. Thus, option A seems to be the best fit here. Hence, option A is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> Paragraph 1 : Article 21 forms a vital provision in our Constitution. It guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty to every person in India. The exception to this protection is contained in four very significant words appearing at the end, namely procedure established by law . These four words have been borrowed by the framers of our Constitution from the Japanese Constitution which was promulgated on November, 3rd, 1946 after World War II and came into effect on May, 3rd, 1947. Interestingly, these words got preference over the phrase due process of law which was incorporated in the United States Constitution through the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. <br><br> Paragraph 2 : Significantly, the original draft of the Japanese Constitution, popularly known as the McArthur draft was written under the supervision of Douglas McArthur, an American and the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces, after the Japanese surrender pursuant to the 1945 Postdam Declaration. His manuscript was largely based on the American Constitution model and was in contrast with the recommendations of the Matsumoto Commission which preferred to follow the conservative Meiji model. Later on, the Japanese Government tweaked the McArthur draft to include, inter alia, civil guarantees including Article 31 in its Constitution, which is in pari materia with Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Article 31 of the Constitution of Japan states that No person shall be deprived of life or liberty, nor shall any other criminal penalty be imposed, except according to procedure established by law. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution states that No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. <br><br> Paragraph 3 : When the draft Constitution was ready, Dr. Ambedkar, in his opening speech on 4th November, 1948 remarked The Draft Constitution as it has emerged from the Drafting Committee is a formidable document. It contains 315 Articles and 8 Schedules. It must be admitted that the Constitution of no country could be found to be so bulky as the Draft Constitution. It would be difficult for those who have not been through it to realize its salient and special features. The original draft of Article 21 contained the phrase due process of law . At the time of framing of the Indian Constitution, the inclusion of the phrase procedure established by law had been the subject matter of extensive debate and discussion in the Constituent Assembly. The members of the Constituent Assembly, in their debates, deliberated upon the pros and cons in the use of this phrase. <br><br> Paragraph 4 : Dr. Ambedkar spoke at length on how the words due process of law and procedure established by law had clearly two view points. In his well-articulated speech, he succinctly outlined the pros and cons in adopting either of the two expressions; the first expression which gave the power to the Judiciary to sit in judgment over the will of the legislature and the second would mean that the legislature ought to be trusted not to make bad laws . Ultimately, he left it to the House to decide in any way it liked. Paragraph 5 : After Ambedkar had concluded his reply, the acting Vice President of the Constituent Assembly put each amendment to vote and resultantly, the five amendments seeking substitution of the words due process of law in place of procedure established by law were negatived by the House. Accordingly, Article 21 became part of our Constitution on 13th December, 1948. <br><br> Paragraph 6 : In the 1978 landmark judgment of Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India (in which the Petitioner, inter alia, challenged the Government's action in impounding her passport without assigning any reasons) the Supreme Court held that the term procedure appearing in Article 21 cannot be unreasonable, arbitrary and unfair. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer in his separate opinion concurred with Justice Fazl Ali's minority view in the Gopalan case and held that procedural safeguards are the indispensable essence of liberty and must not merely be formal but must also be fair. From its inception till today, there has been no amendment to Article 21 and it forms an important part of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution.
As per paragraph 2, which of the following is true about the McArthur draft? <br><br> I. It is the final draft of the Japanese Constitution. <br> II. It was formed during the Postdam Declaration. <br> III. It was mostly based on the American Constitution.
Explanation: Refer to: ‘Significantly, the original draft of the Japanese Constitution, popularly known as the McArthur draft was written under the supervision of Douglas McArthur, an American and the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces, after the Japanese surrender pursuant to the 1945 Postdam Declaration. His manuscript was largely based on the American Constitution model and ….’ As per the fragment highlighted, only III is correct. I and II are both incorrect factually. Hence, option B is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> Paragraph 1 : Article 21 forms a vital provision in our Constitution. It guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty to every person in India. The exception to this protection is contained in four very significant words appearing at the end, namely procedure established by law . These four words have been borrowed by the framers of our Constitution from the Japanese Constitution which was promulgated on November, 3rd, 1946 after World War II and came into effect on May, 3rd, 1947. Interestingly, these words got preference over the phrase due process of law which was incorporated in the United States Constitution through the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. <br><br> Paragraph 2 : Significantly, the original draft of the Japanese Constitution, popularly known as the McArthur draft was written under the supervision of Douglas McArthur, an American and the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces, after the Japanese surrender pursuant to the 1945 Postdam Declaration. His manuscript was largely based on the American Constitution model and was in contrast with the recommendations of the Matsumoto Commission which preferred to follow the conservative Meiji model. Later on, the Japanese Government tweaked the McArthur draft to include, inter alia, civil guarantees including Article 31 in its Constitution, which is in pari materia with Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Article 31 of the Constitution of Japan states that No person shall be deprived of life or liberty, nor shall any other criminal penalty be imposed, except according to procedure established by law. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution states that No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. <br><br> Paragraph 3 : When the draft Constitution was ready, Dr. Ambedkar, in his opening speech on 4th November, 1948 remarked The Draft Constitution as it has emerged from the Drafting Committee is a formidable document. It contains 315 Articles and 8 Schedules. It must be admitted that the Constitution of no country could be found to be so bulky as the Draft Constitution. It would be difficult for those who have not been through it to realize its salient and special features. The original draft of Article 21 contained the phrase due process of law . At the time of framing of the Indian Constitution, the inclusion of the phrase procedure established by law had been the subject matter of extensive debate and discussion in the Constituent Assembly. The members of the Constituent Assembly, in their debates, deliberated upon the pros and cons in the use of this phrase. <br><br> Paragraph 4 : Dr. Ambedkar spoke at length on how the words due process of law and procedure established by law had clearly two view points. In his well-articulated speech, he succinctly outlined the pros and cons in adopting either of the two expressions; the first expression which gave the power to the Judiciary to sit in judgment over the will of the legislature and the second would mean that the legislature ought to be trusted not to make bad laws . Ultimately, he left it to the House to decide in any way it liked. Paragraph 5 : After Ambedkar had concluded his reply, the acting Vice President of the Constituent Assembly put each amendment to vote and resultantly, the five amendments seeking substitution of the words due process of law in place of procedure established by law were negatived by the House. Accordingly, Article 21 became part of our Constitution on 13th December, 1948. <br><br> Paragraph 6 : In the 1978 landmark judgment of Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India (in which the Petitioner, inter alia, challenged the Government's action in impounding her passport without assigning any reasons) the Supreme Court held that the term procedure appearing in Article 21 cannot be unreasonable, arbitrary and unfair. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer in his separate opinion concurred with Justice Fazl Ali's minority view in the Gopalan case and held that procedural safeguards are the indispensable essence of liberty and must not merely be formal but must also be fair. From its inception till today, there has been no amendment to Article 21 and it forms an important part of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution.
Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 4?
Explanation: Options A and B are incorrect factually while option C is opposite of what has been stated in the passage. Option D is correct here and can be seen in the last line of the paragraph. Hence, option D is correct.
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