This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 25 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.
Hallucination
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Subterranean
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Microcosm
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Nomenclature
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Asphyxiate
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Introspection
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Camouflage
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Symbiosis
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Able to live both on land and in water.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Existing, occurring, or done below the earth’s surface; underground.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A system or set of names used in a particular field or subject.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The examination of one’s own thoughts and feelings.
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.
Jet needs to urgently __________its cost strategy as it does not have enough funds to continue operations for more than two months.
Explanation: The most suitable phrase to fill the blank is ‘work out’ which means to find the solution by thinking or talking about it. All the other phrases fail to provide the appropriate context to the sentence. Hence, option (a) becomes the most viable answer choice. <br> warm up means prepare for physical exertion or a performance by exercising or practising gently beforehand. <br> wake up means an instance of a person waking up or being woken up turn down means a rejection or refusal. <br> take out means a bid (in a different suit) made in response to a bid or double by one's partner.
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.
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson hopes to make up for lost time and _________________his best as the Manchester United left-back begins his season-long loan at Scunthorpe.
Explanation: The most suitable phrase to fill the blank is ‘get back to’ which means to return to someone or something. This phrase is often used to say that you will return with an answer to a question or a request at a later time. All the other phrases fail to provide the appropriate context to the sentence. Hence, option (c) becomes the most viable answer choice. <br> get up means (of wind or the sea) become strong or agitated. get back at means take revenge on (someone). <br> get along with means another way of saying get on. <br> get around means deal successfully with (a problem).
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.
I sensed the __________ of the argument.
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. steal someone’s thunder
Explanation: steal someone’s thunder : to get the attention, success etc. that somebody else was expecting ; take credit for something someone else did. <br> Here, take credit for something someone else did is the right option. <br> Look at the sentence<br> l They all worked together on the pocket, but while submitting it, one of them stolen the thunder.
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. Red-tape
Explanation: red tape : official rules that seem more complicated than necessary and prevent things from being done quickly. <br> Here, official procedures causing delay is the right option. <br> Look at the setence <br> l You have to go through endless red tape to get a residence permit.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Our manager is feared by everyone for he is as hard as nails.
Explanation: As hard as nails = very tough ; callous, unbending ; hard-hearted ; unforgiving ; inflexible ; strict
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.
The Management Committee was divided in their opinion.
Explanation: According to their in the term in their opinion, plural verb i.e. were divided ...... should be used.
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.
Speech was given to man to conseal his thoughts.
Explanation: Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts. – Charles Maurice de Talleyrand Quotes<br> Hence, conceal (hide)/disguise his thoughts ...... 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.
The author said during the press conference (1)/ that there were (2)/ two farther volumes to be published. (3)/ No error (4).
Explanation: Further = additional to what already exists<br> Farther = at to or by a great distance<br> Hence, two further (additional) volumes to be published .....should be used here.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> The stunning Baltimore Oriole is a common summer visitor to eastern and mid western deciduous woodlands, neighbourhoods, and gardens. Baltimore Orioles winter in the tropics. About 7 inches in length, the male Baltimore Oriole has a black head, throat, back and wings. Its breast, stomach, and rump are bright orange. It also has an orange patch on the top of each wing and white wing bars. The tail is mostly black with orange fringes. The female is dull orange throughout. <br><br> Baltimore Orioles range throughout the eastern and mid western United States, and can be found as far west as the Dakotas. At the western edge of their range, Baltimore Orioles may breed with the Bullock's Oriole (They were once considered the same species under the name Northern Oriole). <br><br> Baltimore Orioles build unusual pouch like nests that hang down from branches. They usually nest high in the trees, but often come down to lower heights, flashing bright orange and black feathers to delighted observers Active and acrobatic by nature, Baltimore Orioles may even feed upside down at time. <br><br> Baltimore Orioles eat insects and berries. They can easily be attracted to gardens by nailing orange wedges to tree branches. Baltirmore Orioles are also known to feed at hummingbird feeders and sapsucker wells.
The other name of Baltimore Oriole was _________ .
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> The stunning Baltimore Oriole is a common summer visitor to eastern and mid western deciduous woodlands, neighbourhoods, and gardens. Baltimore Orioles winter in the tropics. About 7 inches in length, the male Baltimore Oriole has a black head, throat, back and wings. Its breast, stomach, and rump are bright orange. It also has an orange patch on the top of each wing and white wing bars. The tail is mostly black with orange fringes. The female is dull orange throughout. <br><br> Baltimore Orioles range throughout the eastern and mid western United States, and can be found as far west as the Dakotas. At the western edge of their range, Baltimore Orioles may breed with the Bullock's Oriole (They were once considered the same species under the name Northern Oriole). <br><br> Baltimore Orioles build unusual pouch like nests that hang down from branches. They usually nest high in the trees, but often come down to lower heights, flashing bright orange and black feathers to delighted observers Active and acrobatic by nature, Baltimore Orioles may even feed upside down at time. <br><br> Baltimore Orioles eat insects and berries. They can easily be attracted to gardens by nailing orange wedges to tree branches. Baltirmore Orioles are also known to feed at hummingbird feeders and sapsucker wells.
The nest of the Baltimore Oriole _________ .
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> The stunning Baltimore Oriole is a common summer visitor to eastern and mid western deciduous woodlands, neighbourhoods, and gardens. Baltimore Orioles winter in the tropics. About 7 inches in length, the male Baltimore Oriole has a black head, throat, back and wings. Its breast, stomach, and rump are bright orange. It also has an orange patch on the top of each wing and white wing bars. The tail is mostly black with orange fringes. The female is dull orange throughout. <br><br> Baltimore Orioles range throughout the eastern and mid western United States, and can be found as far west as the Dakotas. At the western edge of their range, Baltimore Orioles may breed with the Bullock's Oriole (They were once considered the same species under the name Northern Oriole). <br><br> Baltimore Orioles build unusual pouch like nests that hang down from branches. They usually nest high in the trees, but often come down to lower heights, flashing bright orange and black feathers to delighted observers Active and acrobatic by nature, Baltimore Orioles may even feed upside down at time. <br><br> Baltimore Orioles eat insects and berries. They can easily be attracted to gardens by nailing orange wedges to tree branches. Baltirmore Orioles are also known to feed at hummingbird feeders and sapsucker wells.
Which of the following is the closest in size to a Baltimore Oriole?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> The stunning Baltimore Oriole is a common summer visitor to eastern and mid western deciduous woodlands, neighbourhoods, and gardens. Baltimore Orioles winter in the tropics. About 7 inches in length, the male Baltimore Oriole has a black head, throat, back and wings. Its breast, stomach, and rump are bright orange. It also has an orange patch on the top of each wing and white wing bars. The tail is mostly black with orange fringes. The female is dull orange throughout. <br><br> Baltimore Orioles range throughout the eastern and mid western United States, and can be found as far west as the Dakotas. At the western edge of their range, Baltimore Orioles may breed with the Bullock's Oriole (They were once considered the same species under the name Northern Oriole). <br><br> Baltimore Orioles build unusual pouch like nests that hang down from branches. They usually nest high in the trees, but often come down to lower heights, flashing bright orange and black feathers to delighted observers Active and acrobatic by nature, Baltimore Orioles may even feed upside down at time. <br><br> Baltimore Orioles eat insects and berries. They can easily be attracted to gardens by nailing orange wedges to tree branches. Baltirmore Orioles are also known to feed at hummingbird feeders and sapsucker wells.
The Baltimore Oriole spend the winters in the _______ .
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> The stunning Baltimore Oriole is a common summer visitor to eastern and mid western deciduous woodlands, neighbourhoods, and gardens. Baltimore Orioles winter in the tropics. About 7 inches in length, the male Baltimore Oriole has a black head, throat, back and wings. Its breast, stomach, and rump are bright orange. It also has an orange patch on the top of each wing and white wing bars. The tail is mostly black with orange fringes. The female is dull orange throughout. <br><br> Baltimore Orioles range throughout the eastern and mid western United States, and can be found as far west as the Dakotas. At the western edge of their range, Baltimore Orioles may breed with the Bullock's Oriole (They were once considered the same species under the name Northern Oriole). <br><br> Baltimore Orioles build unusual pouch like nests that hang down from branches. They usually nest high in the trees, but often come down to lower heights, flashing bright orange and black feathers to delighted observers Active and acrobatic by nature, Baltimore Orioles may even feed upside down at time. <br><br> Baltimore Orioles eat insects and berries. They can easily be attracted to gardens by nailing orange wedges to tree branches. Baltirmore Orioles are also known to feed at hummingbird feeders and sapsucker wells.
What is the colour of the female Baltimore Oriole ?


