This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 31 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.
Circumnavigate
Explanation: Circumnavigate means to travel all the way around a place, especially by ship or aircraft. Encircle literally means to surround or go around something, so it is the closest available option among the choices. Although circumnavigate is more specifically about completing a journey around something, encircle best expresses the core idea of going around it.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Ventriloquist
Explanation: A ventriloquist is a performer who speaks in such a way that the voice seems to come from somewhere else, often using a puppet or dummy. Since this is a specific type of stage artist, performer is the best option. The other choices like listener, audience, and spectator refer to people who watch or hear, not the one who performs.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Hydrophobia
Explanation: Hydrophobia literally means fear of water, and it is also associated with rabies symptoms. Among the given options, dread is the closest in meaning because it refers to intense fear. Though fear would have been a more exact synonym, it is not present in the options, so dread is the best available answer.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Melodious
Explanation: Melodious means sweet-sounding, musical, or pleasant to hear. Harmonious is the closest option because it refers to a pleasing combination of sounds. The other words such as harsh, discordant, and jarring express unpleasant sound, so they are opposites rather than synonyms.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Fumigate
Explanation: To fumigate means to cleanse, disinfect, or purify an area by using chemical fumes or smoke, especially to remove insects or harmful organisms. Its opposite idea is to make something dirty, impure, or unsafe, which is best expressed by contaminate. The other options like disinfect, purify, and sanitize are all close to the original meaning, not opposites.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Polyphony
Explanation: Polyphony means music consisting of many independent melodies or multiple sound lines. Monophony is the opposite because it refers to a single melodic line without harmonic layering. The other options such as harmony, counterpoint, and multipart music are related to complex musical structure and are closer to polyphony than to its opposite.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Granary
Explanation: A granary is a storehouse for grain. The options storehouse, warehouse, and silo are similar in meaning, while dump means a place where waste is thrown. However, dump is not a true antonym of granary. It is only unrelated or loosely contrasting. So this question does not provide a proper opposite. The given answer is therefore doubtful rather than clearly correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Metabolism
Explanation: Metabolism refers to the chemical and energy-producing processes by which a living body sustains life. Stagnation suggests inactivity, lack of movement, or absence of progress, so it is the closest opposite idea among the options. It is not a perfect scientific antonym, but within the given choices, it is the best available answer.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Travel all the way around (something, especially the world).
Explanation: The sentence asks for a one-word substitute meaning to travel all the way around something, especially the world. Circumnavigate is the exact word for this meaning. The other options are unrelated words, so the given answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
An extreme or irrational fear of water; also a symptom of rabies in which swallowing liquids becomes difficult.
Explanation: The description matches Hydrophobia exactly, because it means an intense fear of water and is also a symptom associated with rabies. None of the other options fit this meaning. Therefore, the answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Disinfect or cleanse with the fumes of certain chemicals.
Explanation: The phrase describes the act of cleansing or disinfecting an area with chemical fumes, which is precisely what fumigate means. The other words given do not match that action. Hence the answer is fully correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The chemical processes in a living organism that maintain life.
Explanation: Metabolism is the exact scientific term for the chemical processes in a living organism that maintain life. These processes include both building up and breaking down substances. Therefore, the chosen 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.
We will have to atone ________ our misdeeds
Explanation: The verb atone is correctly followed by the preposition for. The phrase atone for means to make amends for a wrong action or sin. None of the other options fit standard English usage, 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.
Each school has its own set of rules ________ all good pupils should follow them
Explanation: The sentence joins two related ideas: schools have rules, and good pupils should follow them. The conjunction and correctly connects these ideas. The other options either create the wrong logical relation or make the sentence awkward. So the given answer is right.
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.
_______politicians are always respected
Explanation: Conscientious means careful, responsible, and guided by moral duty, which fits the sentence naturally. Conscious only means aware, cautious means careful in avoiding danger, and carefree means without worry. Therefore, conscientious is the best and correct choice.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
pull a long face
Explanation: The idiom pull a long face means to appear unhappy, disappointed, or gloomy. So to look sad is the correct meaning. The other options do not capture the idiomatic sense of the expression.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
to get cold feet
Explanation: The idiom to get cold feet means to suddenly become afraid or nervous about doing something one had planned to do. Among the options, fear best expresses this meaning. Hence the given answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
with one voice
Explanation: The phrase with one voice means in complete agreement or unanimously. It suggests that everyone expresses the same opinion together. Therefore, unanimously is the correct answer.
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.
At present China is the (1)/ worlds leader manufacturer (2)/of environment friendly products (3)/ such as electric cars and bicycles (4)/ No error (5)
Explanation: The phrase worlds leader manufacturer is grammatically incorrect because it should be something like world’s leading manufacturer or the world’s leading manufacturer. So the error lies in part (b). The given answer correctly identifies the faulty phrase.
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.
A one of the leader (1)/insurance companies in (2)/ India they offer (3)/ comprehensive financial services (4)/No error (5)
Explanation: The phrase A one of the leader is incorrect grammar. It should be As one of the leading insurance companies... or a similar corrected structure. Because the error begins in that segment, option (c) correctly identifies the part that needs replacement.
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.
In order to streamline (1)/ the movement of vehicles during (2) /the festival traffic police have(3)/ chalked out diversion plans(4)/No error (5)
Explanation: The sentence needs punctuation or restructuring between the festival and traffic police have. Without separation, the sentence reads incorrectly. Since the error lies in the phrase the festival traffic police have, option (d) is the correct answer.
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> An independent, able and upright judiciary is the hallmark of a free democratic country. Therefore, the process of judicial appointments is of vital importance. At present, on account of the Supreme Court's last advisory opinion, the role of the executive and its interference in the appointment of judges is minimal, which, in light of our previous experience, is most welcome. However, there is a strong demand for a National Judicial Commission on the ground of wider participation in the appointment process and for greater transparency. The composition, the role and the procedures of the proposed National Judicial Commission, must be clearly spelt out, lest it be a case of jumping from the frying-pan into the fire. <br><br> Recently, there has been a lively debate in England on the subject. A judicial commission has been proposed but there are not many takers for that proposal. In the paper issued this month by the Lord Chancellor's Department on judicial appointments, the Lord Chancellor has said, I want every vacancy on the Bench to be filled by the best person available. Appointments must and will be made on merit, irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, religion or disability. These are not mere words. They are firm principles. I will not tolerate any form of discrimination. <br><br> At present, there are hardly any persons from the ethnic minorities manning the higher judiciary and so far not a single woman has made it to the House of Lords. The most significant part of Lord Chancellor's paper is the requirement that allegations of professional misconduct made in the course of consultations about a candidate for judicial office must be specific and subject to disclosure to the candidate . This should go a long way in ensuring that principles of natural justice and fair play are not jettisoned in the appointment process, which is not an uncommon phenomenon.
What, according to the passage should go a long way in judicial appointments?
Explanation: The passage says that allegations of professional misconduct made during consultations about a candidate must be specific and disclosed to the candidate. The author says this should go a long way in ensuring fairness and natural justice. Therefore, option (a) correctly reflects the passage.
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> An independent, able and upright judiciary is the hallmark of a free democratic country. Therefore, the process of judicial appointments is of vital importance. At present, on account of the Supreme Court's last advisory opinion, the role of the executive and its interference in the appointment of judges is minimal, which, in light of our previous experience, is most welcome. However, there is a strong demand for a National Judicial Commission on the ground of wider participation in the appointment process and for greater transparency. The composition, the role and the procedures of the proposed National Judicial Commission, must be clearly spelt out, lest it be a case of jumping from the frying-pan into the fire. <br><br> Recently, there has been a lively debate in England on the subject. A judicial commission has been proposed but there are not many takers for that proposal. In the paper issued this month by the Lord Chancellor's Department on judicial appointments, the Lord Chancellor has said, I want every vacancy on the Bench to be filled by the best person available. Appointments must and will be made on merit, irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, religion or disability. These are not mere words. They are firm principles. I will not tolerate any form of discrimination. <br><br> At present, there are hardly any persons from the ethnic minorities manning the higher judiciary and so far not a single woman has made it to the House of Lords. The most significant part of Lord Chancellor's paper is the requirement that allegations of professional misconduct made in the course of consultations about a candidate for judicial office must be specific and subject to disclosure to the candidate . This should go a long way in ensuring that principles of natural justice and fair play are not jettisoned in the appointment process, which is not an uncommon phenomenon.
According to the passage, there has been a demand for a National Judicial Commission to
Explanation: The passage states that there is a strong demand for a National Judicial Commission because of wider participation in the appointment process and greater transparency. This directly supports the idea of making the process broader and clearer. So option (b) is correct.
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> An independent, able and upright judiciary is the hallmark of a free democratic country. Therefore, the process of judicial appointments is of vital importance. At present, on account of the Supreme Court's last advisory opinion, the role of the executive and its interference in the appointment of judges is minimal, which, in light of our previous experience, is most welcome. However, there is a strong demand for a National Judicial Commission on the ground of wider participation in the appointment process and for greater transparency. The composition, the role and the procedures of the proposed National Judicial Commission, must be clearly spelt out, lest it be a case of jumping from the frying-pan into the fire. <br><br> Recently, there has been a lively debate in England on the subject. A judicial commission has been proposed but there are not many takers for that proposal. In the paper issued this month by the Lord Chancellor's Department on judicial appointments, the Lord Chancellor has said, I want every vacancy on the Bench to be filled by the best person available. Appointments must and will be made on merit, irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, religion or disability. These are not mere words. They are firm principles. I will not tolerate any form of discrimination. <br><br> At present, there are hardly any persons from the ethnic minorities manning the higher judiciary and so far not a single woman has made it to the House of Lords. The most significant part of Lord Chancellor's paper is the requirement that allegations of professional misconduct made in the course of consultations about a candidate for judicial office must be specific and subject to disclosure to the candidate . This should go a long way in ensuring that principles of natural justice and fair play are not jettisoned in the appointment process, which is not an uncommon phenomenon.
Which of the following could be in the author’s mind when he says ‘in the light of our previous experience’?
Explanation: The author says that the executive’s interference in judicial appointments is now minimal and that this is welcome in light of previous experience. This clearly suggests that earlier executive interference had been problematic. So option (c) is the correct interpretation.
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> An independent, able and upright judiciary is the hallmark of a free democratic country. Therefore, the process of judicial appointments is of vital importance. At present, on account of the Supreme Court's last advisory opinion, the role of the executive and its interference in the appointment of judges is minimal, which, in light of our previous experience, is most welcome. However, there is a strong demand for a National Judicial Commission on the ground of wider participation in the appointment process and for greater transparency. The composition, the role and the procedures of the proposed National Judicial Commission, must be clearly spelt out, lest it be a case of jumping from the frying-pan into the fire. <br><br> Recently, there has been a lively debate in England on the subject. A judicial commission has been proposed but there are not many takers for that proposal. In the paper issued this month by the Lord Chancellor's Department on judicial appointments, the Lord Chancellor has said, I want every vacancy on the Bench to be filled by the best person available. Appointments must and will be made on merit, irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, religion or disability. These are not mere words. They are firm principles. I will not tolerate any form of discrimination. <br><br> At present, there are hardly any persons from the ethnic minorities manning the higher judiciary and so far not a single woman has made it to the House of Lords. The most significant part of Lord Chancellor's paper is the requirement that allegations of professional misconduct made in the course of consultations about a candidate for judicial office must be specific and subject to disclosure to the candidate . This should go a long way in ensuring that principles of natural justice and fair play are not jettisoned in the appointment process, which is not an uncommon phenomenon.
The role and procedure of the National Commission must be spelt out clearly
Explanation: The passage says this must be done lest it be a case of jumping from the frying-pan into the fire, meaning to avoid replacing one problem with a worse one. None of the listed options states that exact idea. Therefore, None of these is the correct choice.
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> An independent, able and upright judiciary is the hallmark of a free democratic country. Therefore, the process of judicial appointments is of vital importance. At present, on account of the Supreme Court's last advisory opinion, the role of the executive and its interference in the appointment of judges is minimal, which, in light of our previous experience, is most welcome. However, there is a strong demand for a National Judicial Commission on the ground of wider participation in the appointment process and for greater transparency. The composition, the role and the procedures of the proposed National Judicial Commission, must be clearly spelt out, lest it be a case of jumping from the frying-pan into the fire. <br><br> Recently, there has been a lively debate in England on the subject. A judicial commission has been proposed but there are not many takers for that proposal. In the paper issued this month by the Lord Chancellor's Department on judicial appointments, the Lord Chancellor has said, I want every vacancy on the Bench to be filled by the best person available. Appointments must and will be made on merit, irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, religion or disability. These are not mere words. They are firm principles. I will not tolerate any form of discrimination. <br><br> At present, there are hardly any persons from the ethnic minorities manning the higher judiciary and so far not a single woman has made it to the House of Lords. The most significant part of Lord Chancellor's paper is the requirement that allegations of professional misconduct made in the course of consultations about a candidate for judicial office must be specific and subject to disclosure to the candidate . This should go a long way in ensuring that principles of natural justice and fair play are not jettisoned in the appointment process, which is not an uncommon phenomenon.
What has been the subject of lively debate in England?
Explanation: The passage says that in England there has been a lively debate on the subject and immediately adds that a judicial commission has been proposed. So the debate concerns the proposal for a judicial commission. Hence option (c) is correct.
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