This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 18 March 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.
Magisterial
Explanation: Magisterial means having authority, dignity, or impressive command. It is often used for a person whose manner is noble, confident, and commanding. Among the given options, Dignified is the closest in meaning, so the answer is correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Terrestrial
Explanation: Terrestrial means related to the earth or land, as opposed to air, sky, or water. Grounded matches this idea because it refers to something on the ground or earth-based. Therefore, the given answer is correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Macrocosm
Explanation: Macrocosm means the whole universe or a large, complete system seen as a whole. Cosmos is the nearest synonym among the options because it also refers to the universe as an ordered whole. So the answer is correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Unconscionable
Explanation: Unconscionable means morally wrong, unreasonable, or shockingly unfair. Outrageous fits this meaning well because it suggests something extremely improper or unacceptable. Hence, the answer is correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Posit
Explanation: To posit means to assume, propose, or put forward as true. Refute means to prove something false, which is the opposite idea. Since the question asks for the opposite, the given answer is correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Personable
Explanation: Personable means pleasant, attractive, and agreeable in personality. Rude is clearly opposite in sense because it refers to bad manners or an unpleasant personality. So the answer is correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Imprimatur
Explanation: Imprimatur means official approval, sanction, or authorization. Prohibition means a ban or disallowance, which is opposite in meaning. Therefore, the given answer is correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Manifold
Explanation: Manifold means many, varied, or diverse. Uniform means the same throughout and lacking variety, so it is the opposite. Hence, the answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The whole of a complex structure, especially the universe, as opposed to a small representative part.
Explanation: The sentence describes the whole of a complex structure, especially the universe, as opposed to a small representative part. Macrocosm exactly means the larger whole, especially the universe, in contrast with microcosm, which means a smaller representative part. So the answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Not right or reasonable; morally wrong and unacceptable.
Explanation: The phrase not right or reasonable; morally wrong and unacceptable directly matches unconscionable. The other options do not carry the same moral sense of extreme wrongness. Hence, the answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Official approval or authorization, especially from a person in authority.
Explanation: The phrase official approval or authorization, especially from a person in authority exactly matches imprimatur. This word is specifically used for formal approval. Therefore, the answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Having a pleasant and attractive personality.
Explanation: Having a pleasant and attractive personality is the direct meaning of personable. Comely usually refers more to physical attractiveness, not personality. So the answer Personable is correct.
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.
You mad________ if you think I’m going to show my answer-sheet
Explanation: The sentence You mad ________ if you think I’m going to show my answer-sheet needs a phrase expressing strong logical conclusion. Must be fits perfectly: You must be mad… The other options do not sound natural or idiomatic here. So the answer is correct.
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.
One of the players forgot to ________
Explanation: The sentence One of the players forgot to ________ naturally requires an action connected with a player and practice. Turn up for practice means to appear or attend practice, which fits the context exactly. Therefore, the answer is correct.
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.
The government must ________ all resources of energy
Explanation: The expression harness all resources of energy is a standard and meaningful phrase. Harness means to control and use effectively, especially in relation to energy or resources. The other verbs do not fit the context as precisely. So the answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Up a blind alley
Explanation: The idiom up a blind alley means following a path or course of action that leads nowhere useful, often to failure or an undesirable result. Option (c) expresses that exact meaning. Hence, the answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Beating around the bush
Explanation: Beating around the bush means avoiding the main point and speaking indirectly instead of addressing the issue directly. Option (b), To avoid getting to the point of an issue, is the correct meaning. So the answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Let something slip through one's fingers
Explanation: This idiom means losing or failing to take advantage of an opportunity that was available. Option (b), to waste an opportunity to achieve something, best expresses this meaning. Therefore, the answer is correct.
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.
1) The country has / 2) adequate laws but problems / 3) arise when these are not / 4) implemented in letter and spirit. / 5) No error
Explanation: The sentence The country has adequate laws but problems arise when these are not implemented in letter and spirit is grammatically acceptable. The expression in letter and spirit is a standard idiomatic usage meaning both in wording and in actual intention. Therefore, there is no error, and the answer is correct.
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 has taking almost 1)/ a year for India 2)/ to let its pessimism 3)/ translate into fewer jobs. 4)/ No errors 5)
Explanation: The phrase It has taking is grammatically incorrect because after has, the past participle form must be used. The correct form is It has taken. Hence, the error is in part (1), and the answer is correct.
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 climate (1)/ of Mumbai (2)/ is better than Hyderabad. (3)/ No error (4)
Explanation: The sentence compares the climate of Mumbai with Hyderabad, which creates a faulty comparison between climate and a city. It should compare climate with climate, as in the climate of Mumbai is better than that of Hyderabad. So the error is correctly identified in part (3).
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words in the passage are printed in bold to help you to locate them easily while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> We have witnessed several disasters in recent times, some natural others man made. The frequency of such calamities has Injured us and deadened our collective sensitivity, but that does not reduce the enormity of the personal tragedy of each victims family and community. The economic loss is only secondary to the human suffering, but is also substantial. The Government whether State or Central has standardized its response. This consists of reacting late, blaming others, visits by VIPs announcing a relief package including compensation for those affected and then forgetting all about it. <br><br> There seems to be little attempt at drawing lessons from each disaster, storing the knowledge for future use, long term planning for possible preemptive action. Preparedness for disasters thus falls short of what is possible using today's technologies. Floods in many parts of India like the states of Bihar and Assam are a yearly phenomenon. Yet the government, seems to be caught, by surprise year after year. It is obvious that tarpaulins, vaccines, medicines, clothes, satellite phones, large numbers Of doctors and paramedical staff etc. will be needed as will boats and buses for evacuation. This is known to all those who have combated emergencies yet the no availability of these essential services and commodities occurs. Worse the organizational structure and mechanisms for dealing with disasters are lethargic and ill defined. The National Disaster Management Agency, set up a short time ago being a central government agency has limitations relating to the jurisdiction of states. It could have aggregated and disseminated experiences and knowledge, stocked many of the essential items required in an emergency or worked with agencies to ensure sufficient stocks, but hasn't. While the reaction to major disasters is dismal, the response to emergencies like accident is equally sad. Victim lie unattended since passersby are way of getting caught in a labyrinthine of police and legal systems. The resulting delay in treatment converts injuries into deaths. <br><br> Of late, unique and free service to provide assistance in emergency cases is operational. Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) is a professionally managed operation initiated by the vision and grant from Ramalinga Raju. The service, which is a successful example of public private partnership likely to become operational in a few states in the near future. Given the sad failure of conventional government organizations in handling disasters, it is time we looked at the PPP model as an alternative without the government seeking In any way to abdicate its responsibility. While the state provides the funding, private organizations will provide the drive, professionalism, competent management and output linked efficiency of a good corporate organisation. Combining the sensitivity and purpose of an NGO with private entrepreneurial drive to handle disasters together is thus a worthwhile challenge for both corporate and the government.
Why do bystanders not help accident victims ?
Explanation: The passage clearly states that victims lie unattended because passersby are afraid of getting trapped in a complicated police and legal system. This means bystanders avoid helping due to fear of troublesome formalities, not because of lack of medical knowledge or other reasons. So the answer is correct.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words in the passage are printed in bold to help you to locate them easily while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> We have witnessed several disasters in recent times, some natural others man made. The frequency of such calamities has Injured us and deadened our collective sensitivity, but that does not reduce the enormity of the personal tragedy of each victims family and community. The economic loss is only secondary to the human suffering, but is also substantial. The Government whether State or Central has standardized its response. This consists of reacting late, blaming others, visits by VIPs announcing a relief package including compensation for those affected and then forgetting all about it. <br><br> There seems to be little attempt at drawing lessons from each disaster, storing the knowledge for future use, long term planning for possible preemptive action. Preparedness for disasters thus falls short of what is possible using today's technologies. Floods in many parts of India like the states of Bihar and Assam are a yearly phenomenon. Yet the government, seems to be caught, by surprise year after year. It is obvious that tarpaulins, vaccines, medicines, clothes, satellite phones, large numbers Of doctors and paramedical staff etc. will be needed as will boats and buses for evacuation. This is known to all those who have combated emergencies yet the no availability of these essential services and commodities occurs. Worse the organizational structure and mechanisms for dealing with disasters are lethargic and ill defined. The National Disaster Management Agency, set up a short time ago being a central government agency has limitations relating to the jurisdiction of states. It could have aggregated and disseminated experiences and knowledge, stocked many of the essential items required in an emergency or worked with agencies to ensure sufficient stocks, but hasn't. While the reaction to major disasters is dismal, the response to emergencies like accident is equally sad. Victim lie unattended since passersby are way of getting caught in a labyrinthine of police and legal systems. The resulting delay in treatment converts injuries into deaths. <br><br> Of late, unique and free service to provide assistance in emergency cases is operational. Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) is a professionally managed operation initiated by the vision and grant from Ramalinga Raju. The service, which is a successful example of public private partnership likely to become operational in a few states in the near future. Given the sad failure of conventional government organizations in handling disasters, it is time we looked at the PPP model as an alternative without the government seeking In any way to abdicate its responsibility. While the state provides the funding, private organizations will provide the drive, professionalism, competent management and output linked efficiency of a good corporate organisation. Combining the sensitivity and purpose of an NGO with private entrepreneurial drive to handle disasters together is thus a worthwhile challenge for both corporate and the government.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE in the context of the passage?
Explanation: The passage says there have been several disasters, some natural others man made, but it does not say man-made disasters occur more frequently than natural disasters. Thus option (c) is the statement that is not true in the context of the passage. Hence, the answer is correct.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words in the passage are printed in bold to help you to locate them easily while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> We have witnessed several disasters in recent times, some natural others man made. The frequency of such calamities has Injured us and deadened our collective sensitivity, but that does not reduce the enormity of the personal tragedy of each victims family and community. The economic loss is only secondary to the human suffering, but is also substantial. The Government whether State or Central has standardized its response. This consists of reacting late, blaming others, visits by VIPs announcing a relief package including compensation for those affected and then forgetting all about it. <br><br> There seems to be little attempt at drawing lessons from each disaster, storing the knowledge for future use, long term planning for possible preemptive action. Preparedness for disasters thus falls short of what is possible using today's technologies. Floods in many parts of India like the states of Bihar and Assam are a yearly phenomenon. Yet the government, seems to be caught, by surprise year after year. It is obvious that tarpaulins, vaccines, medicines, clothes, satellite phones, large numbers Of doctors and paramedical staff etc. will be needed as will boats and buses for evacuation. This is known to all those who have combated emergencies yet the no availability of these essential services and commodities occurs. Worse the organizational structure and mechanisms for dealing with disasters are lethargic and ill defined. The National Disaster Management Agency, set up a short time ago being a central government agency has limitations relating to the jurisdiction of states. It could have aggregated and disseminated experiences and knowledge, stocked many of the essential items required in an emergency or worked with agencies to ensure sufficient stocks, but hasn't. While the reaction to major disasters is dismal, the response to emergencies like accident is equally sad. Victim lie unattended since passersby are way of getting caught in a labyrinthine of police and legal systems. The resulting delay in treatment converts injuries into deaths. <br><br> Of late, unique and free service to provide assistance in emergency cases is operational. Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) is a professionally managed operation initiated by the vision and grant from Ramalinga Raju. The service, which is a successful example of public private partnership likely to become operational in a few states in the near future. Given the sad failure of conventional government organizations in handling disasters, it is time we looked at the PPP model as an alternative without the government seeking In any way to abdicate its responsibility. While the state provides the funding, private organizations will provide the drive, professionalism, competent management and output linked efficiency of a good corporate organisation. Combining the sensitivity and purpose of an NGO with private entrepreneurial drive to handle disasters together is thus a worthwhile challenge for both corporate and the government.
Which of the following has been the customary government reaction to disasters? <br><br> A. It has handled disasters with the utmost sensitivity. <br> B. It responds in a professional efficient manner which has been standardized over time. <br> C. It ensures monetary aid reaches those afflicted by disasters.
Explanation: The passage criticizes the government’s disaster response as late, blame-shifting, and superficial. Statement A is false because the response is not shown as sensitive. Statement B is false because though the response is standardized, it is not professional or efficient. Statement C is also false because the passage says the government announces compensation, not that it ensures aid reaches victims. Therefore, none of the three statements is correct, so answer (e) is right.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words in the passage are printed in bold to help you to locate them easily while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> We have witnessed several disasters in recent times, some natural others man made. The frequency of such calamities has Injured us and deadened our collective sensitivity, but that does not reduce the enormity of the personal tragedy of each victims family and community. The economic loss is only secondary to the human suffering, but is also substantial. The Government whether State or Central has standardized its response. This consists of reacting late, blaming others, visits by VIPs announcing a relief package including compensation for those affected and then forgetting all about it. <br><br> There seems to be little attempt at drawing lessons from each disaster, storing the knowledge for future use, long term planning for possible preemptive action. Preparedness for disasters thus falls short of what is possible using today's technologies. Floods in many parts of India like the states of Bihar and Assam are a yearly phenomenon. Yet the government, seems to be caught, by surprise year after year. It is obvious that tarpaulins, vaccines, medicines, clothes, satellite phones, large numbers Of doctors and paramedical staff etc. will be needed as will boats and buses for evacuation. This is known to all those who have combated emergencies yet the no availability of these essential services and commodities occurs. Worse the organizational structure and mechanisms for dealing with disasters are lethargic and ill defined. The National Disaster Management Agency, set up a short time ago being a central government agency has limitations relating to the jurisdiction of states. It could have aggregated and disseminated experiences and knowledge, stocked many of the essential items required in an emergency or worked with agencies to ensure sufficient stocks, but hasn't. While the reaction to major disasters is dismal, the response to emergencies like accident is equally sad. Victim lie unattended since passersby are way of getting caught in a labyrinthine of police and legal systems. The resulting delay in treatment converts injuries into deaths. <br><br> Of late, unique and free service to provide assistance in emergency cases is operational. Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) is a professionally managed operation initiated by the vision and grant from Ramalinga Raju. The service, which is a successful example of public private partnership likely to become operational in a few states in the near future. Given the sad failure of conventional government organizations in handling disasters, it is time we looked at the PPP model as an alternative without the government seeking In any way to abdicate its responsibility. While the state provides the funding, private organizations will provide the drive, professionalism, competent management and output linked efficiency of a good corporate organisation. Combining the sensitivity and purpose of an NGO with private entrepreneurial drive to handle disasters together is thus a worthwhile challenge for both corporate and the government.
What is the authors view on the government’s current reaction to natural disasters ?
Explanation: The correct answer should be (d). The author’s view is clearly critical: the government reacts late, fails to prepare properly, does not learn from past disasters, and handles emergencies poorly. This shows that the author considers the government apathetic and ineffective in dealing with natural disasters. Option (a) is not correct because the passage says a central agency already exists but has limitations, and option (c) about foreign aid is never suggested. Therefore, (d) is the correct answer.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words in the passage are printed in bold to help you to locate them easily while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> We have witnessed several disasters in recent times, some natural others man made. The frequency of such calamities has Injured us and deadened our collective sensitivity, but that does not reduce the enormity of the personal tragedy of each victims family and community. The economic loss is only secondary to the human suffering, but is also substantial. The Government whether State or Central has standardized its response. This consists of reacting late, blaming others, visits by VIPs announcing a relief package including compensation for those affected and then forgetting all about it. <br><br> There seems to be little attempt at drawing lessons from each disaster, storing the knowledge for future use, long term planning for possible preemptive action. Preparedness for disasters thus falls short of what is possible using today's technologies. Floods in many parts of India like the states of Bihar and Assam are a yearly phenomenon. Yet the government, seems to be caught, by surprise year after year. It is obvious that tarpaulins, vaccines, medicines, clothes, satellite phones, large numbers Of doctors and paramedical staff etc. will be needed as will boats and buses for evacuation. This is known to all those who have combated emergencies yet the no availability of these essential services and commodities occurs. Worse the organizational structure and mechanisms for dealing with disasters are lethargic and ill defined. The National Disaster Management Agency, set up a short time ago being a central government agency has limitations relating to the jurisdiction of states. It could have aggregated and disseminated experiences and knowledge, stocked many of the essential items required in an emergency or worked with agencies to ensure sufficient stocks, but hasn't. While the reaction to major disasters is dismal, the response to emergencies like accident is equally sad. Victim lie unattended since passersby are way of getting caught in a labyrinthine of police and legal systems. The resulting delay in treatment converts injuries into deaths. <br><br> Of late, unique and free service to provide assistance in emergency cases is operational. Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) is a professionally managed operation initiated by the vision and grant from Ramalinga Raju. The service, which is a successful example of public private partnership likely to become operational in a few states in the near future. Given the sad failure of conventional government organizations in handling disasters, it is time we looked at the PPP model as an alternative without the government seeking In any way to abdicate its responsibility. While the state provides the funding, private organizations will provide the drive, professionalism, competent management and output linked efficiency of a good corporate organisation. Combining the sensitivity and purpose of an NGO with private entrepreneurial drive to handle disasters together is thus a worthwhile challenge for both corporate and the government.
Which of the following is TRUE about EMRI?
Explanation: The passage describes EMRI as a unique and free service to provide assistance in emergency cases, which directly shows that it is an emergency management service. It is not said to operate all over India, nor is it described as purely non-governmental or controlled without any government role. So the answer is correct.
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