This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 24 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.
Abortive
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Pompous
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Fealty
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Revulsion
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Odyssey
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Congeal
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Beset
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Covenant
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; arrogant in manner or speech.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A strong feeling of disgust or loathing.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To become semi-solid or solid, especially by cooling.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Talk in a loud, aggressive, or boastful way; make empty threats.
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.
More children growing up in a world so increasingly diverse that stock racial identities no longer ________.
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.
A pleasant spoken young constable arrived at Riverview with a warrant and asked if he might_______ the boat.
Explanation: The most suitable phrase to fill the blank is ‘look over’ which means a quick inspection of something; a survey. All the other phrases fail to provide the appropriate context to the sentence. Hence, option (e) becomes the most viable answer choice. <br> Turn up means be found, especially by chance, after being lost. Take down means a police raid or arrest. <br> Make out means make progress; fare. Make up means invent a story, lie, or plan.
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 came into the theatre at about two for a_______, Matt came in as well and he was struggling with his voice.
Explanation: The most suitable phrase to fill the blank is ‘run through’ which means to practise something so that it is correct for a performance or test. All the other phrases fail to provide the appropriate context to the sentence. Hence, option (d) becomes the most viable answer choice. <br> put out means cause someone trouble or inconvenience. put up means stay temporarily in accommodation other than one's own home. <br> Run-away means escape from a place, person, or situation. run into means collide with.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Dog eat dog
Explanation: dog eat dog : a situation in politics, business etc. where there is a lot of competition and people are willing to harm each other in order to succeed. <br> Here, ruthlessly competitive is the right option. <br> Look at the sentence<br> We’re operating in a dog eat dog world.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Gift of the gab
Explanation: gift of the gab : the ability to speak easily and to persuade other people with your words. <br> eloquent (Adj.) : expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively<br> Here, eloquent is the right option. <br> Look at the sentence <br> l Joe’s got the gift of the gab - he can sell anything. <br>
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. To eat one’s own words
Explanation: to eat one’s own words : to admit that what you said was wrong ; forced to retract one’s own statement; misfit<br> Here, forced to retract one’s own statement is the right option. <br> Look at the sentence <br> l They will eat their words when I win.
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 shocked to see how much my grand mother had aged since the last time we visited her.
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.
My heart is so full for words.
Explanation: My heart is too full for words = My heart is so full that I am out of words. <br> Too is used before adjectives and adverbs to say that something is more than is good, necessary etc.
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.
It is not such a pretty place that I had expected.
Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given below them. Certain words are given in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Since July 1991, the government of India has effectively put the liberalisation policy into practice. The drastic steps even include some administrative reforms for pruning the government agencies. Last year the Japanese business circles represented by the Ishikawa Mission called attention of their Indian counterparts to what they considered to be the major impediments in India. However, thanks to the almost revolutionary reforms put into effect by the Indian government, those <strong>impediments</strong> either have been removed or now are on their way out. This development gives a new hope for the future of economic cooperation between the two countries. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is a <strong>stiff</strong> competition with other countries, notably China and South-East Asian countries, in this regard. The success stories of ASEAN countries welcoming Japanese investments with adequate infrastructure are already known in India but it may be useful if further studies of Japanese joint ventures in ASEAN countries be made by Indian business circles. The coastal areas of China have initiated a very active campaign to welcome foreign economic participation. <br><br> Beyond our bilateral relationship, India's more active participation in global economy is needed. India certainly deserves a far bigger share of world trade considering its <strong>vast</strong> resources. It is strongly hoped that the Indian government's recently initiated effort of enlarging its export market would bear fruit. <br><br> India has <strong>steadfastly</strong> maintained its parliamentary democracy since independence. Considering its size, its population and its internal complexity, the overall maintenance of national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy is remarkable and admirable indeed. Here lies the base for the status of India in the world. By effectively implementing its economic reform with the support of public opinion, this democratic polity of India has again demonstrated its viability and resilience. At the same time, it gives hope and inspiration to the whole world which faces the difficult problem of North-South confrontation.
The Ishikawa Mission during its visit to India emphasized on
Explanation: Japanese business circles represented by the Ishikawa Mission called attention of their Indian counterparts to what they considered to be the major impediments in India.
Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given below them. Certain words are given in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Since July 1991, the government of India has effectively put the liberalisation policy into practice. The drastic steps even include some administrative reforms for pruning the government agencies. Last year the Japanese business circles represented by the Ishikawa Mission called attention of their Indian counterparts to what they considered to be the major impediments in India. However, thanks to the almost revolutionary reforms put into effect by the Indian government, those <strong>impediments</strong> either have been removed or now are on their way out. This development gives a new hope for the future of economic cooperation between the two countries. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is a <strong>stiff</strong> competition with other countries, notably China and South-East Asian countries, in this regard. The success stories of ASEAN countries welcoming Japanese investments with adequate infrastructure are already known in India but it may be useful if further studies of Japanese joint ventures in ASEAN countries be made by Indian business circles. The coastal areas of China have initiated a very active campaign to welcome foreign economic participation. <br><br> Beyond our bilateral relationship, India's more active participation in global economy is needed. India certainly deserves a far bigger share of world trade considering its <strong>vast</strong> resources. It is strongly hoped that the Indian government's recently initiated effort of enlarging its export market would bear fruit. <br><br> India has <strong>steadfastly</strong> maintained its parliamentary democracy since independence. Considering its size, its population and its internal complexity, the overall maintenance of national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy is remarkable and admirable indeed. Here lies the base for the status of India in the world. By effectively implementing its economic reform with the support of public opinion, this democratic polity of India has again demonstrated its viability and resilience. At the same time, it gives hope and inspiration to the whole world which faces the difficult problem of North-South confrontation.
How did the Indian government react to the hurdles in the way of bilateral trade between India and Japan?
Explanation: The Indian government put into effect revolutionary reforms to remove the hurdles.
Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given below them. Certain words are given in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Since July 1991, the government of India has effectively put the liberalisation policy into practice. The drastic steps even include some administrative reforms for pruning the government agencies. Last year the Japanese business circles represented by the Ishikawa Mission called attention of their Indian counterparts to what they considered to be the major impediments in India. However, thanks to the almost revolutionary reforms put into effect by the Indian government, those <strong>impediments</strong> either have been removed or now are on their way out. This development gives a new hope for the future of economic cooperation between the two countries. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is a <strong>stiff</strong> competition with other countries, notably China and South-East Asian countries, in this regard. The success stories of ASEAN countries welcoming Japanese investments with adequate infrastructure are already known in India but it may be useful if further studies of Japanese joint ventures in ASEAN countries be made by Indian business circles. The coastal areas of China have initiated a very active campaign to welcome foreign economic participation. <br><br> Beyond our bilateral relationship, India's more active participation in global economy is needed. India certainly deserves a far bigger share of world trade considering its <strong>vast</strong> resources. It is strongly hoped that the Indian government's recently initiated effort of enlarging its export market would bear fruit. <br><br> India has <strong>steadfastly</strong> maintained its parliamentary democracy since independence. Considering its size, its population and its internal complexity, the overall maintenance of national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy is remarkable and admirable indeed. Here lies the base for the status of India in the world. By effectively implementing its economic reform with the support of public opinion, this democratic polity of India has again demonstrated its viability and resilience. At the same time, it gives hope and inspiration to the whole world which faces the difficult problem of North-South confrontation.
What is the result of Japanese investments in ASEAN nations?
Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given below them. Certain words are given in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Since July 1991, the government of India has effectively put the liberalisation policy into practice. The drastic steps even include some administrative reforms for pruning the government agencies. Last year the Japanese business circles represented by the Ishikawa Mission called attention of their Indian counterparts to what they considered to be the major impediments in India. However, thanks to the almost revolutionary reforms put into effect by the Indian government, those <strong>impediments</strong> either have been removed or now are on their way out. This development gives a new hope for the future of economic cooperation between the two countries. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is a <strong>stiff</strong> competition with other countries, notably China and South-East Asian countries, in this regard. The success stories of ASEAN countries welcoming Japanese investments with adequate infrastructure are already known in India but it may be useful if further studies of Japanese joint ventures in ASEAN countries be made by Indian business circles. The coastal areas of China have initiated a very active campaign to welcome foreign economic participation. <br><br> Beyond our bilateral relationship, India's more active participation in global economy is needed. India certainly deserves a far bigger share of world trade considering its <strong>vast</strong> resources. It is strongly hoped that the Indian government's recently initiated effort of enlarging its export market would bear fruit. <br><br> India has <strong>steadfastly</strong> maintained its parliamentary democracy since independence. Considering its size, its population and its internal complexity, the overall maintenance of national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy is remarkable and admirable indeed. Here lies the base for the status of India in the world. By effectively implementing its economic reform with the support of public opinion, this democratic polity of India has again demonstrated its viability and resilience. At the same time, it gives hope and inspiration to the whole world which faces the difficult problem of North-South confrontation.
Which of the following is TRUE about the author’s view regarding India’s participation in world trade?
Explanation: India deserves a far bigger share of world trade considering its vast resources.
Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given below them. Certain words are given in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Since July 1991, the government of India has effectively put the liberalisation policy into practice. The drastic steps even include some administrative reforms for pruning the government agencies. Last year the Japanese business circles represented by the Ishikawa Mission called attention of their Indian counterparts to what they considered to be the major impediments in India. However, thanks to the almost revolutionary reforms put into effect by the Indian government, those <strong>impediments</strong> either have been removed or now are on their way out. This development gives a new hope for the future of economic cooperation between the two countries. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is a <strong>stiff</strong> competition with other countries, notably China and South-East Asian countries, in this regard. The success stories of ASEAN countries welcoming Japanese investments with adequate infrastructure are already known in India but it may be useful if further studies of Japanese joint ventures in ASEAN countries be made by Indian business circles. The coastal areas of China have initiated a very active campaign to welcome foreign economic participation. <br><br> Beyond our bilateral relationship, India's more active participation in global economy is needed. India certainly deserves a far bigger share of world trade considering its <strong>vast</strong> resources. It is strongly hoped that the Indian government's recently initiated effort of enlarging its export market would bear fruit. <br><br> India has <strong>steadfastly</strong> maintained its parliamentary democracy since independence. Considering its size, its population and its internal complexity, the overall maintenance of national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy is remarkable and admirable indeed. Here lies the base for the status of India in the world. By effectively implementing its economic reform with the support of public opinion, this democratic polity of India has again demonstrated its viability and resilience. At the same time, it gives hope and inspiration to the whole world which faces the difficult problem of North-South confrontation.
On India’s implementing liberalisation policy, the author seems to be
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