This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 21 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.
Appreciate
Explanation: Appreciate means to recognize the value, quality, or importance of someone or something. Esteem correctly expresses this meaning because it means to value or admire someone. Disparage is opposite in sense, while Ignore and Squander do not express recognition of value or importance.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Capitalize
Explanation: Capitalize means to use something to gain advantage. Leverage correctly expresses this meaning because it means to use an opportunity or resource for benefit. Neglect and Ignore are opposite in sense, while Devalue means to reduce worth and is not suitable here.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Hypothesize
Explanation: Hypothesize means to suggest a possible explanation based on limited evidence. Speculate correctly matches this sense because it involves forming an idea without final proof. Establish and Verify suggest proof or confirmation, which are opposite in meaning, while Reveal means to disclose.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Reciprocate
Explanation: Reciprocate means to respond to an action, feeling, or gesture with a similar action or feeling. Requite correctly expresses this meaning because it means to repay or return. Reject and Withhold are opposite in sense, while Prevent belongs to a different meaning field.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Decelerate
Explanation: Decelerate means to reduce speed or slow down. Accelerate is the correct opposite because it means to increase speed. Brake, Slack, and Retard are close to the meaning of decelerate, so they cannot be antonyms in this context.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Dehydrate
Explanation: Dehydrate means to lose or remove water from something. Hydrate is the correct antonym because it means to supply or restore water. Drain, Desiccate, and Dry are related to removing water, so they support the meaning of dehydrate rather than opposing it.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Impersonate
Explanation: Impersonate means to pretend to be another person by copying their voice, appearance, or behavior. Identify is the correct opposite because it suggests revealing or recognizing the real person. Mimic, Masquerade, and Pose are similar in meaning to impersonate.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Precipitate
Explanation: Precipitate means to cause something to happen suddenly or to do something too quickly. Delay is the correct opposite because it means to make something happen later. Hasten, Provoke, and Trigger are close to the meaning of precipitate and therefore cannot be opposites.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To pretend to be another person by copying their voice, appearance, or behavior.
Explanation: Impersonate means to pretend to be another person, often by copying their voice, appearance, or behavior. Hypothesize means to suggest a possible explanation, Reciprocate means to respond with a similar action or feeling, and Dehydrate means to lose or remove water.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To reduce speed or slow down.
Explanation: Decelerate means to reduce speed or slow down. Capitalize means to use something for advantage, Complicate means to make something more difficult or confusing, and Appreciate means to recognize value or importance.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To make something more difficult, confusing, or complex.
Explanation: Complicate means to make something more difficult, confusing, or complex. Reciprocate means to respond similarly to an action or gesture, Devalue means to reduce worth or importance, and Hydrate means to supply or restore water.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To reduce the value, importance, or worth of something.
Explanation: Devalue means to reduce the value, importance, or worth of something. Appreciate may mean to recognize value or increase in value, Capitalize means to use something to gain advantage, and Hypothesize means to suggest a possible explanation.
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 sudden announcement was likely to ______ a heated debate among the members.
Explanation: Precipitate is the correct word because it means to cause something to happen suddenly. A sudden announcement can trigger or provoke a heated debate. Dehydrate relates to loss of water, reciprocate means to return an action or feeling, and impersonate means to pretend to be someone else.
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 company tried to ______ on the growing demand for electric vehicles.
Explanation: Capitalize is the correct word because it means to use something to gain advantage. The growing demand for electric vehicles is an opportunity that a company can use for benefit. Decelerate, complicate, and devalue do not express the idea of gaining advantage from an opportunity.
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.
Constant criticism can ______ a person’s confidence.
Explanation: Devalue is the correct word because it means to reduce the value, importance, or worth of something. Constant criticism can reduce a person’s confidence. Hypothesize relates to forming a possible explanation, impersonate means to pretend to be someone, and reciprocate means to return a similar action.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Capitalize on an opportunity
Explanation: The phrase capitalize on an opportunity means to use a situation or chance for benefit. This meaning comes from capitalize, which means to use something to gain advantage. The other options are unsuitable because they express ignoring, reducing, or complicating an opportunity.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Slow down
Explanation: The phrase slow down means to reduce speed, and the correct word for this meaning is decelerate. Hasten, accelerate, and quicken all suggest increasing speed or acting faster, so they are opposite in sense and cannot express the meaning of the phrase.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Return the kindness
Explanation: The phrase return the kindness means to respond to a good action with a similar good action. This is the meaning of reciprocate, which means to respond to an action, feeling, or gesture with a similar action or feeling. Devalue, complicate, and reject do not fit the 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.
The driver had to accelerate near the sharp turn to avoid danger.
Explanation: The sentence refers to a sharp turn, where the driver should reduce speed. Decelerate near the sharp turn is correct because decelerate means to slow down. Accelerate gives the opposite meaning, while complicate and impersonate do not fit the context of driving.
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 unnecessary questions simplified the simple issue and confused everyone.
Explanation: The sentence says that unnecessary questions confused everyone, so the correct phrase is complicated the simple issue. Complicate means to make something more difficult or confusing. Simplified gives the opposite meaning, while appreciated and reciprocated do not suit this context.
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.
Scientists hypothesize that the planet may have once contained water.
Explanation: The sentence is correct because hypothesize means to suggest a possible explanation based on limited evidence. The idea that a planet may have once contained water is a suitable scientific hypothesis. Capitalize, devalue, and impersonate do not fit the meaning of 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> A young research team was studying how small businesses respond to sudden changes in public demand. At first, the team could only hypothesize that demand would rise after a public announcement, because there was limited evidence. When the announcement actually precipitated a strong public response, some companies tried to capitalize on the opportunity by improving their services. However, one careless manager made the process more difficult by adding unnecessary rules that began to complicate simple decisions. Another team member reminded everyone to appreciat sincere efforts and reciprocate cooperation, because teamwork could prevent confusion and delay.
In the passage, the word hypothesize means:
Explanation: In the passage, the research team could only hypothesize because there was limited evidence. Therefore, the word means to suggest a possible explanation before final proof. Prove something finally is opposite in sense, while reducing value and copying another person’s behavior refer to other vocabulary words.
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> A young research team was studying how small businesses respond to sudden changes in public demand. At first, the team could only hypothesize that demand would rise after a public announcement, because there was limited evidence. When the announcement actually precipitated a strong public response, some companies tried to capitalize on the opportunity by improving their services. However, one careless manager made the process more difficult by adding unnecessary rules that began to complicate simple decisions. Another team member reminded everyone to appreciat sincere efforts and reciprocate cooperation, because teamwork could prevent confusion and delay.
Which inference can be drawn from the passage?
Explanation: The passage states that the announcement precipitated a strong public response, and some companies tried to capitalize on the opportunity. At the same time, unnecessary rules complicated simple decisions. Therefore, the best inference is that the sudden response created both an opportunity and confusion.
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> A young research team was studying how small businesses respond to sudden changes in public demand. At first, the team could only hypothesize that demand would rise after a public announcement, because there was limited evidence. When the announcement actually precipitated a strong public response, some companies tried to capitalize on the opportunity by improving their services. However, one careless manager made the process more difficult by adding unnecessary rules that began to complicate simple decisions. Another team member reminded everyone to appreciat sincere efforts and reciprocate cooperation, because teamwork could prevent confusion and delay.
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
Explanation: The passage clearly says that some companies tried to capitalize on the opportunity after the public response. This means they tried to use the situation for advantage. The other statements are incorrect because the team had limited evidence, the manager complicated matters, and cooperation was valued.
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> A young research team was studying how small businesses respond to sudden changes in public demand. At first, the team could only hypothesize that demand would rise after a public announcement, because there was limited evidence. When the announcement actually precipitated a strong public response, some companies tried to capitalize on the opportunity by improving their services. However, one careless manager made the process more difficult by adding unnecessary rules that began to complicate simple decisions. Another team member reminded everyone to appreciat sincere efforts and reciprocate cooperation, because teamwork could prevent confusion and delay.
Which word is nearest in meaning to reciprocate as used in the passage?
Explanation: In the passage, reciprocate cooperation means to respond to cooperation with a similar cooperative action. Return correctly expresses this meaning. Withhold, Reject, and Ignore are opposite in sense because they do not show a similar positive response to an action or gesture.
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> A young research team was studying how small businesses respond to sudden changes in public demand. At first, the team could only hypothesize that demand would rise after a public announcement, because there was limited evidence. When the announcement actually precipitated a strong public response, some companies tried to capitalize on the opportunity by improving their services. However, one careless manager made the process more difficult by adding unnecessary rules that began to complicate simple decisions. Another team member reminded everyone to appreciat sincere efforts and reciprocate cooperation, because teamwork could prevent confusion and delay.
Which word is opposite in meaning to precipitated as used in the passage?
Explanation: In the passage, precipitated means caused something to happen suddenly. Prevented is the correct opposite because it means stopped something from happening. Triggered, Provoked, and Hastened are close to the meaning of precipitated, so they cannot be antonyms in this context.
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