This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 9 May 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.
Confront
Explanation: Confront means to face someone or something directly, especially in a difficult or challenging situation. It can also mean to oppose or challenge someone openly. Therefore, Oppose is the best synonym among the given options.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Seclude
Explanation: Seclude means to keep someone or something away from others, or to isolate. Separate gives the closest meaning because it also means to keep apart from others. Hence, the given answer is correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Authorize
Explanation: Authorize means to officially allow, permit, or give approval for something. Among the options, Approve best expresses the meaning of Authorize. Therefore, the answer is correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Symbolic
Explanation: Symbolic means representing something through a symbol rather than being literal or actual. Figurative also means not literal and based on representation. Hence, Figurative is the correct answer.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Transcribe
Explanation: Transcribe means to write down, copy, or reproduce spoken or written material. The opposite idea is to remove or wipe out written material, which is expressed by Erase. Therefore, the answer is correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Interlace
Explanation: Interlace means to join, twist, or weave things together. Its opposite is to separate or keep things apart. Therefore, Separate is the correct antonym.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Catapult
Explanation: Catapult means to launch, throw, or hurl something forcefully. Hold gives the opposite sense because it means to keep something in place and not release it. Hence, the answer is correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Penetrate
Explanation: Penetrate means to enter, pierce, or pass into something. Retreat means to move back or withdraw, which gives the opposite sense. Therefore, the answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To keep someone or something away from other people or places; to isolate.
Explanation: The sentence means to keep someone or something away from other people or places, or to isolate. Seclude exactly means to isolate or keep apart from others. Hence, the answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Serving as a symbol or representation of something.
Explanation: Something that serves as a symbol or representation of something else is called symbolic. The word directly matches the meaning given in the sentence. Therefore, the answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To join or twist two or more things together by crossing them over and under each other
Explanation: Interlace means to join or twist two or more things together by crossing them over and under each other. This exactly matches the sentence. Hence, the answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To enter or pass into something, especially with force or effort; to understand deeply.
Explanation: Penetrate means to enter or pass into something, especially with force or effort. It can also mean to understand something deeply. 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.
Polling was largely peaceful in the two states except for some _____ in Haryana.
Explanation: The sentence says polling was largely peaceful except for some incidents in Haryana, so the blank requires a negative plural noun. Clashes fits correctly because it means violent or serious disagreements. 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.
One of the issues which were ________ in the meeting was raised by Sainky.
Explanation: The sentence means that one of the issues talked about in the meeting was raised by Sainky. Discussed fits naturally because issues are discussed in meetings. Hence, 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.
Both taciturn and _____ , Daniel seldom spoke and never spent money.
Explanation: Taciturn means a person who speaks very little, and the sentence says Daniel seldom spoke. The phrase never spent money points to miserly, meaning unwilling to spend money. Therefore, the answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
A drop in a bucket
Explanation: A drop in a bucket means a very small, insufficient, or insignificant amount when compared with what is needed or expected. Therefore, option (c) correctly expresses the meaning of the idiom.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Button her lip
Explanation: Button her lip means to stop talking, remain silent, or avoid saying anything. Therefore, Stop talking is the correct meaning of the phrase.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
A Man of letters
Explanation: A man of letters means a learned man, scholar, writer, or literary person. Among the given options, Scholar best expresses the meaning. Hence, 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 transit system’s underground / 2) tunnels and stations will / 3) be constructed / 4) next heritage structures. / 5) No error.
Explanation: The error is in part (4), where next heritage structures is grammatically incorrect. The correct expression should be near heritage structures or next to heritage structures. Therefore, option (d) 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.
No one wants to drive to work anymore (1)/ because of traffic jams (2)/ at rush hour. (3)/ No error (4)
Explanation: The sentence No one wants to drive to work anymore because of traffic jams at rush hour is grammatically correct. There is no error in any part of the sentence. Hence, option (d), No error, 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) A customosed data science degree / 2) is yet to become / 3) a standard programme / 4) to India’s premier educational institutes. / 5) No error
Explanation: The given answer (d) is incomplete because there are two errors in the sentence. In part (1), customosed is wrongly spelt and should be customised/customized. In part (4), to India’s premier educational institutes should be corrected to in India’s premier educational institutes. The corrected sentence is: A customised data science degree is yet to become a standard programme in India’s premier educational institutes.
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: The passage states that the native essence was compromised because the play was rendered in English for wider reach. Therefore, what was sacrificed was a bit of native essence.
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: The passage clearly states that what made the musical play The Way Across unique was its regional focus. Hence, option (a) is correct.
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: The passage says that Kiran Kumar’s Bawari act grabbed attention. Since Bawari is described as a cursed Brahmin, option (b) is correct.
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: The passage states that Krishna Chaitanya Joshi played Pingiya, who is said to have propagated Buddhism from Telangana to several regions across South India. Therefore, Pingiya is the correct answer.
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 passage clearly states that the play The Way Across was directed by G. Kumara Swamy. Hence, option (a) is correct.
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