This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 23 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.
Eviscerate
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Melange
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Cornucopia
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Detritus
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Cenotaph
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Ethereal
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Nihilism
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Bilious
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A mixture; a medley of different things.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
An abundant supply; a horn-shaped symbol of plenty.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Extremely delicate and light; seeming too perfect for this world.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A person who is indifferent or hostile to art, culture, and refined tastes.
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.
Former PM Manmohan Singh has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that the historic Teen Murti complex, ___________ to the memory of Jawaharlal Nehru, should be left undisturbed. It comes in the wake of reports that the Modi government wants to create a museum ___________ to all Prime Ministers in the Teen Murti complex. Even his political rivals ___________ their reverence to his distinctiveness and greatness, said Dr. Singh.
Explanation: Posit [verb] means ‘to put forward as a fact or as a basis for argument’. The meaning of the word is irrelevant in the context of the given blanks. <br> Similarly, the meaning of the words ‘belonged’, ‘imprinted’ and ‘altered’ is irrelevant in the context of the given blanks. <br> The Teen Murti Complex should be ‘attributed’ to Nehru Ji. <br> The meaning of the word ‘dedicated’ is closer to the meaning of the word ‘attributed’. <br> Hence, option (b) 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.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Dipak Misra on Sunday called upon law students to engage in the practice of ‘cause lawyering’ and develop the idea of serviceability to law by taking up pro bono cases to protect human ______________, _____ of individuals and _______________ of under-privileged.
Explanation: Succor [noun] means ‘assistance and support in times of hardships and distress’; <br> Travesty [noun] means ‘something that fails to represent the values and qualities that it is intended to represent, in a way that is shocking or offensive’; <br> Equanimity [noun] means ‘calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation’; <br> Deluge [noun] means ‘a severe flood’; <br> The words succor, travesty, equanimity and deluge are irrelevant in the context of the blanks. <br> There is something called ‘rights of humans, rights of individuals, and rights of under-privileged; <br> The word ‘rights’ correctly fits the blank. <br> Hence, option (e) 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.
Mr. Bhagat, a loco pilot of the Bamanhat-Siliguri Jn. passenger train applied the brakes after spotting a __________ of elephants close to the track between Sivok and Gumla stations in northern West Bengal on August 24 evening. My assistant [Mr. Kumar] spotted the_____ at about 5.35 p.m. The __________ was not visible from my side of the locomotive because of a bend in the track.
Explanation: Only the option (a) ‘herd’, upon filling the blanks, satisfy the contextual and grammatical requirements of the blanks. Hence, Option (a) is the correct answer. <br> herd [noun] means ‘a large group of animals, especially hoofed mammals, that live together or are kept together as livestock’; <br> Pronouncement [noun] means ‘a formal or authoritative announcement or declaration’; <br> Army [noun] means ‘a group of soldiers’; Fleet [noun] means ‘a group of ships’; <br> Swarm [noun] means ‘a large group of flying insects’;
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Even in the middle of the fire he kept a level head.
Explanation: keep a level head… to remain calm and sensible in a difficult situation. <br> l You have to keep a level head during business negotiations. <br> The best option is was sensible
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The winning team decided to go for the jugular in the last quarter of the match.
Explanation: go for the jugular … to attack somebody’s weaker point during a discussion , in an aggressive way. <br> l She went straight for the jugular at the end of the game. <br> The best option is attack all out
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Everybody thought Asha and Ashok were a happy couple, but it was all just make believe.
Explanation: make believe that...to pretend that something is true. <br> l Let’s make believe we’re elves. (dwarfs) <br> The best option is pretence.
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.
Candidates present in the examination hall / should make use / with such opportunities.
Explanation: Make use of somebody/something = to use something/ somebody, especially in order to get an advantage. <br> Hence, of such opportunities ...... should be used here.
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 said that it was the first time / that such a trick / is discovered.
Explanation: The sentence is in indirect speech and reporting verb is in past tense. <br> Hence, past tense i.e. was discovered ..... should be used here.
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 saw his / unbelievably really quite / delightful cottage.
Explanation: It is an error of triple adverbs. <br> Hence, unbelievable and really/really unbelievable and quite ...... should be used here.
A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives. <br><br><br> Genetic variation is the cornerstone of evolution, without which there can be no natural selection, and so a low genetic diversity decreases the ability of a species to survive and reproduce, explains lead author Yoshan Moodley, Professor at the Department of Zoology, University of Venda in South Africa. <br><br> Two centuries ago, the black rhinoceros – which roamed much of sub Saharan Africa – had 64 different genetic lineages; but today only 20 of these lineages remain, says the paper. The species is now restricted to five countries, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Genetically unique populations that once existed in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique, Malawi and Angola have disappeared. The origins of the 'genetic erosion' coincided with colonial rule in Africa and the popularity of big game hunting. From the second half of the 20th century, however, poaching for horns has dramatically depleted their population and genetic diversity, especially in Kenya and Tanzania.
What is important for evolution?
A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives. <br><br><br> Genetic variation is the cornerstone of evolution, without which there can be no natural selection, and so a low genetic diversity decreases the ability of a species to survive and reproduce, explains lead author Yoshan Moodley, Professor at the Department of Zoology, University of Venda in South Africa. <br><br> Two centuries ago, the black rhinoceros – which roamed much of sub Saharan Africa – had 64 different genetic lineages; but today only 20 of these lineages remain, says the paper. The species is now restricted to five countries, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Genetically unique populations that once existed in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique, Malawi and Angola have disappeared. The origins of the 'genetic erosion' coincided with colonial rule in Africa and the popularity of big game hunting. From the second half of the 20th century, however, poaching for horns has dramatically depleted their population and genetic diversity, especially in Kenya and Tanzania.
Sub Sharan Africa has lost how many black rhino genetic lineages in 200 years?
A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives. <br><br><br> Genetic variation is the cornerstone of evolution, without which there can be no natural selection, and so a low genetic diversity decreases the ability of a species to survive and reproduce, explains lead author Yoshan Moodley, Professor at the Department of Zoology, University of Venda in South Africa. <br><br> Two centuries ago, the black rhinoceros – which roamed much of sub Saharan Africa – had 64 different genetic lineages; but today only 20 of these lineages remain, says the paper. The species is now restricted to five countries, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Genetically unique populations that once existed in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique, Malawi and Angola have disappeared. The origins of the 'genetic erosion' coincided with colonial rule in Africa and the popularity of big game hunting. From the second half of the 20th century, however, poaching for horns has dramatically depleted their population and genetic diversity, especially in Kenya and Tanzania.
Genetically unique black rhinoceros has been lost in all of the following countries, except?
A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives. <br><br><br> Genetic variation is the cornerstone of evolution, without which there can be no natural selection, and so a low genetic diversity decreases the ability of a species to survive and reproduce, explains lead author Yoshan Moodley, Professor at the Department of Zoology, University of Venda in South Africa. <br><br> Two centuries ago, the black rhinoceros – which roamed much of sub Saharan Africa – had 64 different genetic lineages; but today only 20 of these lineages remain, says the paper. The species is now restricted to five countries, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Genetically unique populations that once existed in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique, Malawi and Angola have disappeared. The origins of the 'genetic erosion' coincided with colonial rule in Africa and the popularity of big game hunting. From the second half of the 20th century, however, poaching for horns has dramatically depleted their population and genetic diversity, especially in Kenya and Tanzania.
From the second half of the 20th century what has caused a dramatic fall in black rhinoceros population?
A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives. <br><br><br> Genetic variation is the cornerstone of evolution, without which there can be no natural selection, and so a low genetic diversity decreases the ability of a species to survive and reproduce, explains lead author Yoshan Moodley, Professor at the Department of Zoology, University of Venda in South Africa. <br><br> Two centuries ago, the black rhinoceros – which roamed much of sub Saharan Africa – had 64 different genetic lineages; but today only 20 of these lineages remain, says the paper. The species is now restricted to five countries, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Genetically unique populations that once existed in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique, Malawi and Angola have disappeared. The origins of the 'genetic erosion' coincided with colonial rule in Africa and the popularity of big game hunting. From the second half of the 20th century, however, poaching for horns has dramatically depleted their population and genetic diversity, especially in Kenya and Tanzania.
Genetic diversity is proportional to _____________________.
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