This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 28 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.
Interloper
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Sumptuous
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Flabbergasted
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Orchestrate
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Polarize
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Cavalcade
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Masticate
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Kleptomania
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or do not belong.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Splendid and expensive-looking; rich and luxurious.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Arrange or direct (an event or plan) carefully to produce a desired result.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A procession of people, vehicles, or horses moving along together, often for celebration or display.
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.
After missing four days of school due to a _________ of flu, Babita struggled to make up for her missing work.
Explanation: A “bout means a short period/attack of illness, especially something like flu. The other options don’t fit the fixed usage for sickness. <br> Correct sense: a bout of flu.
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 have in my album photographs of some of my very close friends ________ I can never forget.
Explanation: The blank refers to people (friends), and the pronoun is the object of “forget (I can never forget them). Therefore “whom is correct in formal usage. <br> Correct form: friends whom I can never forget.
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 have little time so I can tell you only ________ what he said
Explanation: The phrase “tell you only briefly is natural and correct because it means “in a short way/using few words. “Shortly usually refers more to time (soon), and “briskly refers to manner (quick/energetic), not length of content.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
When he left he was extremely disappointed. I think he’s gone for good.
Explanation: for good permanently<br> This time she’s leaving for good. <br> The best option is permanently
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
to grease the palm
Explanation: to grease the palm to give somebody money in order to persuade them to do something dishonest; bribe. <br> Some of those candidates spent money greasing the palms of local political bosses. <br> The best option is to bribe
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
You find a black sheep in every community.
Explanation: black sheep a person who is considered bad or embarrassing. <br> He is the black sheep of the family. <br> The best option is person with bad reputation
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 government’s move (1)/ to extend (2)/subsidy on raw sugar exports (3)/is expected provide some salve by the industry (4)/ No error(5)
Explanation: The error is in “is expected provide some salve by the industry because “expected must be followed by “to + verb (to provide). Also, the preposition should be “to (relief to the industry), not “by. <br> Correct form: …is expected to provide some salve to the industry.
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 third season of (1)/ the popular television show will ends (2) /on a grand note with (3)/Celebrities dancing and having fun(4)/ No error (5)
Explanation: After “will , the verb must be in base form. So “will ends is incorrect; it should be “will end. <br> Correct form: The third season of the popular television show will end on a grand note…
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 judge asked the man (1)/if the bag he had lost (2)/contain five thousand rupees (3)/The man replied that it did (4)/No error (5)
Explanation: The sentence is in past context (asked / had lost / replied), so the verb in the indirect question must also be past: contain contained. <br> Correct form …if the bag he had lost contained five thousand rupees.
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> Many plays and films have depicted the life story of Gautama Buddha, but what made the musical play The Way Across unique was its regional focus. Directed by G. Kumara Swamy, the play adapted from the book Telangana lo Buddhism focused on the enlightenment of a cursed Brahmin Bawari and his 16 curious disciples willing to understand the deeper truths of birth, death, rebirth and brotherhood. From the impressive use of projector visuals, music and shadow-play, there was every effort to lend authenticity to the theme. <br><br> Despite the play's focus on Telangana, the native essence was compromised, due to the English rendition (done for a wider reach). The lines appeared jaded with literal translations. The honest performances from the crew impacted only on a surface-level. Kiran Kumar's Bawari act and Krishna Chaitanya Joshi as Pingiya (said to have propagated Buddhism from Telangana to several regions across South India) grab your attention.
What was sacrificed to keep the play in English?
Explanation: Keeping the play in English reduced the local/regional flavour. The idea is that the native essence was compromised because of English rendition and literal-feeling lines.
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> Many plays and films have depicted the life story of Gautama Buddha, but what made the musical play The Way Across unique was its regional focus. Directed by G. Kumara Swamy, the play adapted from the book Telangana lo Buddhism focused on the enlightenment of a cursed Brahmin Bawari and his 16 curious disciples willing to understand the deeper truths of birth, death, rebirth and brotherhood. From the impressive use of projector visuals, music and shadow-play, there was every effort to lend authenticity to the theme. <br><br> Despite the play's focus on Telangana, the native essence was compromised, due to the English rendition (done for a wider reach). The lines appeared jaded with literal translations. The honest performances from the crew impacted only on a surface-level. Kiran Kumar's Bawari act and Krishna Chaitanya Joshi as Pingiya (said to have propagated Buddhism from Telangana to several regions across South India) grab your attention.
What was unique about the play, 'The Way Across'?
Explanation: What set the play apart was its Telangana-centred perspective on Buddhism and the story of Bawari and his disciples, rather than a general Buddha biography.
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> Many plays and films have depicted the life story of Gautama Buddha, but what made the musical play The Way Across unique was its regional focus. Directed by G. Kumara Swamy, the play adapted from the book Telangana lo Buddhism focused on the enlightenment of a cursed Brahmin Bawari and his 16 curious disciples willing to understand the deeper truths of birth, death, rebirth and brotherhood. From the impressive use of projector visuals, music and shadow-play, there was every effort to lend authenticity to the theme. <br><br> Despite the play's focus on Telangana, the native essence was compromised, due to the English rendition (done for a wider reach). The lines appeared jaded with literal translations. The honest performances from the crew impacted only on a surface-level. Kiran Kumar's Bawari act and Krishna Chaitanya Joshi as Pingiya (said to have propagated Buddhism from Telangana to several regions across South India) grab your attention.
Kiran Kumar played the role of the ______________.
Explanation: Kiran Kumar is identified as performing the role of Bawari, the cursed Brahmin who attains enlightenment in the story.
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> Many plays and films have depicted the life story of Gautama Buddha, but what made the musical play The Way Across unique was its regional focus. Directed by G. Kumara Swamy, the play adapted from the book Telangana lo Buddhism focused on the enlightenment of a cursed Brahmin Bawari and his 16 curious disciples willing to understand the deeper truths of birth, death, rebirth and brotherhood. From the impressive use of projector visuals, music and shadow-play, there was every effort to lend authenticity to the theme. <br><br> Despite the play's focus on Telangana, the native essence was compromised, due to the English rendition (done for a wider reach). The lines appeared jaded with literal translations. The honest performances from the crew impacted only on a surface-level. Kiran Kumar's Bawari act and Krishna Chaitanya Joshi as Pingiya (said to have propagated Buddhism from Telangana to several regions across South India) grab your attention.
Who helped spread Buddhism to South India?
Explanation: Pingiya is described as the figure who propagated Buddhism from Telangana to several regions across South India, so he is the correct choice.
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> Many plays and films have depicted the life story of Gautama Buddha, but what made the musical play The Way Across unique was its regional focus. Directed by G. Kumara Swamy, the play adapted from the book Telangana lo Buddhism focused on the enlightenment of a cursed Brahmin Bawari and his 16 curious disciples willing to understand the deeper truths of birth, death, rebirth and brotherhood. From the impressive use of projector visuals, music and shadow-play, there was every effort to lend authenticity to the theme. <br><br> Despite the play's focus on Telangana, the native essence was compromised, due to the English rendition (done for a wider reach). The lines appeared jaded with literal translations. The honest performances from the crew impacted only on a surface-level. Kiran Kumar's Bawari act and Krishna Chaitanya Joshi as Pingiya (said to have propagated Buddhism from Telangana to several regions across South India) grab your attention.
Who directed the play, 'The Way Across'?
Explanation: The director’s name is clearly given as G. Kumara Swamy, making option (a) correct.
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