This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 20 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.
Verve
Explanation: Verve means energy, enthusiasm, and liveliness in doing something. Therefore, enthusiasm is the correct answer. Apathy means lack of interest or energy, so it is opposite in sense. Scarcity means shortage, and concealment means hiding something, so they do not express the meaning of verve.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Revelation
Explanation: Revelation means the act of making something known that was hidden or secret. Disclosure correctly expresses this meaning. Suppression and secrecy are opposite in meaning because they suggest hiding or preventing something from becoming known. Dullness is unrelated to the meaning of revelation.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Constancy
Explanation: Constancy means the quality of being faithful, steady, and unchanging. Stability is the correct synonym because it shows steadiness and firmness. Changeability is opposite in meaning. Timidity means fearfulness, and vacuum means empty space, so these options are not suitable.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Exponent
Explanation: Exponent means a person who supports, explains, or represents an idea. Proponent correctly expresses this meaning. Opponent, critic, and minority do not match the meaning because opponent and critic suggest opposition, while minority refers to a smaller number of people.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Valor
Explanation: Valor means great courage, especially in danger or battle. The opposite of valor is cowardice, which means lack of courage. Bravery, heroism, and gallantry are close synonyms of valor, so they cannot be the correct antonyms.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Torment
Explanation: Torment means severe physical or mental suffering or to cause great pain and distress. Relief is the correct antonym because it means freedom from pain or suffering. Distress, misery, and agony are synonyms or closely related meanings of torment.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the opposite of given word.
Heritage
Explanation: Heritage means traditions, culture, property, or values passed down from earlier generations. Disinheritance is opposite in meaning because it suggests being deprived of inheritance. Legacy, tradition, and patrimony are related to what is inherited or passed down.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the opposite of given word.
Void
Explanation: Void means an empty space or a condition of being completely empty or lacking something. Fullness is opposite in meaning because it shows the presence or complete filling of space. Gap, blank, and emptiness are related to the meaning of void.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Great courage, especially in danger or battle.
Explanation: Valor means great courage, especially in danger or battle, so it is the correct one-word substitute. Void means emptiness, torment means severe suffering, and heritage means inherited traditions or values. Therefore, the other options do not fit the given sentence definition.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The line of descent or ancestry of a person, family, or group.
Explanation: Lineage means the line of descent or ancestry of a person, family, or group. Exponent means a supporter or representative of an idea. Revelation means disclosure, and constancy means steadiness or faithfulness. Hence, lineage is the correct answer.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A very large number of people or things.
Explanation: Legion means a very large number of people or things, so it correctly substitutes the given sentence. Verve means energy and liveliness, void means emptiness, and torment means suffering. Therefore, none of the other options conveys the required meaning.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The quality of being faithful, steady, and unchanging.
Explanation: Constancy means the quality of being faithful, steady, and unchanging. Revelation refers to disclosure, heritage means inherited traditions or values, and exponent means a supporter or representative of an idea. Therefore, constancy is the most suitable one-word substitute.
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 young speaker defended the idea with such confidence that everyone saw him as a strong ______ of reform.
Explanation: Exponent means a person who supports, explains, or represents an idea. Since the sentence says that the speaker defended the idea with confidence, exponent is the correct answer. Opponent and detractor suggest opposition, while void means emptiness, so they do not fit the context.
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 artist performed with remarkable ______, filling the hall with energy and liveliness.
Explanation: Verve means energy, enthusiasm, and liveliness in doing something. The sentence describes a performance filled with energy and liveliness, so verve is the best fit. Apathy and dullness are opposite in sense, while scarcity means shortage and is not suitable here.
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 old fort is part of the region’s cultural ______ and must be preserved.
Explanation: Heritage means traditions, culture, property, or values passed down from earlier generations. Since the sentence refers to an old fort and cultural preservation, heritage is the correct answer. Torment means suffering, suppression means hiding or controlling, and vacuum means empty space.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
A strong wave of energy
Explanation: The phrase a strong wave of energy best expresses the idea of verve, which means energy, enthusiasm, and liveliness in doing something. Void means emptiness, torment means severe suffering, and scarcity means shortage. Therefore, verve is the most suitable answer.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
A painful moment of torture
Explanation: The phrase a painful moment of torture expresses the meaning of torment, which means severe physical or mental suffering or causing great pain and distress. Comfort and relief are opposite in meaning, while presence is unrelated to suffering. Therefore, torment is the correct answer.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Family line of ancestors
Explanation: The phrase family line of ancestors best expresses the meaning of lineage. Lineage refers to the line of descent or ancestry of a person, family, or group. Revelation means disclosure, exponent means a supporter of an idea, and modernity is unrelated to ancestry.
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 report brought a shocking reveal about the company.
Explanation: The sentence requires a noun after the adjective shocking. Revelation is the correct noun and means the act of making something hidden or secret known. Revealing is usually an adjective or verb form, and revealed is a past form, so they do not fit grammatically 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 soldier showed great valorous on the battlefield.
Explanation: The sentence needs a noun after the adjective great. Valor is the correct noun and means great courage, especially in danger or battle. Valorously is an adverb, and valorous is an adjective, so they cannot correctly replace the phrase in this sentence.
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.
His sudden departure left a void in the team.
Explanation: The sentence is grammatically correct as it is. Void is used correctly as a noun meaning an empty space or a feeling of emptiness caused by someone’s absence. Voided, voiding, and voidable are different forms and do not fit naturally in this sentence.
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> In a small town known for its cultural heritage, a young teacher began a campaign to preserve old songs, stories, and art forms. She worked with great verve, visiting schools and public halls to explain why inherited traditions should not be abandoned. At first, only a handful of people attended her meetings, but a sudden revelation about the loss of several rare folk records changed public opinion. Soon, a legion of students joined her efforts. Her steady constancy inspired others, and the town slowly filled the void created by years of neglect.
What is the main theme of the passage?
Explanation: The passage mainly describes how a young teacher worked to preserve old songs, stories, and art forms linked with cultural heritage. Her verve, revelation about lost records, support from students, and constancy all contributed to restoring neglected traditions. The other options do not match the central idea of preservation and steady effort.
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> In a small town known for its cultural heritage, a young teacher began a campaign to preserve old songs, stories, and art forms. She worked with great verve, visiting schools and public halls to explain why inherited traditions should not be abandoned. At first, only a handful of people attended her meetings, but a sudden revelation about the loss of several rare folk records changed public opinion. Soon, a legion of students joined her efforts. Her steady constancy inspired others, and the town slowly filled the void created by years of neglect.
In the passage, the word verve most nearly means:
Explanation: In the passage, the teacher works actively by visiting schools and public halls, which shows energy and liveliness. Therefore, verve means enthusiasm in this context. Apathy means lack of interest, secrecy means hiding something, and cowardice means lack of courage, so they do not fit the passage.
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> In a small town known for its cultural heritage, a young teacher began a campaign to preserve old songs, stories, and art forms. She worked with great verve, visiting schools and public halls to explain why inherited traditions should not be abandoned. At first, only a handful of people attended her meetings, but a sudden revelation about the loss of several rare folk records changed public opinion. Soon, a legion of students joined her efforts. Her steady constancy inspired others, and the town slowly filled the void created by years of neglect.
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
Explanation: The passage clearly states that a sudden revelation about the loss of several rare folk records changed public opinion. The students joined after this change, not before it. The teacher did not abandon her effort, and the town is described as being known for its cultural heritage.
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> In a small town known for its cultural heritage, a young teacher began a campaign to preserve old songs, stories, and art forms. She worked with great verve, visiting schools and public halls to explain why inherited traditions should not be abandoned. At first, only a handful of people attended her meetings, but a sudden revelation about the loss of several rare folk records changed public opinion. Soon, a legion of students joined her efforts. Her steady constancy inspired others, and the town slowly filled the void created by years of neglect.
Which word from the passage means a very large number of people or things?
Explanation: Legion means a very large number of people or things. In the passage, it is used for a large number of students who joined the teacher’s efforts. Void means emptiness, constancy means steadiness, and heritage means inherited traditions or values, so they are not correct 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> In a small town known for its cultural heritage, a young teacher began a campaign to preserve old songs, stories, and art forms. She worked with great verve, visiting schools and public halls to explain why inherited traditions should not be abandoned. At first, only a handful of people attended her meetings, but a sudden revelation about the loss of several rare folk records changed public opinion. Soon, a legion of students joined her efforts. Her steady constancy inspired others, and the town slowly filled the void created by years of neglect.
Which of the following is the opposite of void as used in the passage?
Explanation: In the passage, void refers to an emptiness created by years of neglect. The opposite of void is fullness, which suggests that the emptiness has been filled. Emptiness, gap, and blank are close to the meaning of void, so they cannot be the correct antonym.
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