This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 27 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.
Mainstay
Explanation: Mainstay means a person or thing on which something else mainly depends for support. Cornerstone correctly expresses this meaning because it refers to a basic support or foundation. Liability and Tiny are opposite or unrelated in meaning, while Pranks is connected with playful mischief and not with support.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Shenanigans
Explanation: Shenanigans means secret or dishonest activities, tricks, or playful mischief. Mischief is the most suitable synonym because it directly expresses playful or troublesome behaviour. Integrity is an antonym, Guardian is related to protection, and Clear Weather is connected with the opposite of blizzard, so these options are not suitable.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Gigantic
Explanation: Gigantic means extremely large in size, amount, or degree. Enormous correctly expresses the same idea of something very large. Minute is an antonym because it means very small, Confined means restricted or cramped, and Assistant refers to a person helping another, so they do not match the meaning of Gigantic.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Spacious
Explanation: Spacious means having a lot of space or being large and roomy. Commodious is the correct synonym because it also means roomy and comfortable because of enough space. Cramped is an antonym, Sincerity is related to honesty, and Underling means a subordinate, so these options are not suitable.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Blizzard
Explanation: Blizzard means a severe snowstorm with strong winds. Calm is the correct antonym because it represents peaceful weather without storm or disturbance. Snowstorm, Tempest, and Storm are similar or related to the meaning of Blizzard, so they cannot express the opposite meaning.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Aquarium
Explanation: Aquarium means a glass tank or building where fish and water animals are kept. Dry Land is the correct antonym because it is opposite to a water-based place where aquatic animals live. Fish Tank, Marine Tank, and Fishbowl are synonyms or closely related words, so they do not express the opposite meaning.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Taskmaster
Explanation: Taskmaster means a person who gives work to others, often in a strict manner. Assistant is the correct antonym because it refers to a person who helps or works under someone rather than controlling others. Disciplinarian, Overseer, and Supervisor are all similar in meaning to Taskmaster.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Lieutenant
Explanation: Lieutenant means an officer who acts under a senior officer, especially in the army, navy, or police. Commander is the correct antonym because it refers to a higher or leading officer. Deputy, Aide, and Subordinate are close to the meaning of Lieutenant, so they cannot be the opposite.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A person or thing on which something else mainly depends for support.
Explanation: Mainstay correctly substitutes the given sentence because it means a person or thing on which something else mainly depends for support. Assassin refers to a person who murders an important person, Blizzard is a severe snowstorm, and Boulevard is a wide city road, so they do not match the definition.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A severe snowstorm with strong winds.
Explanation: Blizzard is the correct one-word substitution because it means a severe snowstorm with strong winds. Aquarium is a place where fish and water animals are kept, Lieutenant is an officer under a senior officer, and Taskmaster is a strict person who gives work to others.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A wide road in a city, usually with trees along the sides.
Explanation: Boulevard correctly means a wide road in a city, usually with trees along the sides. Spacious means roomy or having a lot of space, Mainstay means chief support, and Shenanigans refers to mischief or trickery, so these options do not substitute the sentence.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A person who murders an important person, usually for political or money-related reasons.
Explanation: Assassin is the correct answer because it means a person who murders an important person, usually for political or money-related reasons. Lieutenant means an officer under a senior officer, Taskmaster means a strict work-giver, and Guardian means a protector, so they are not 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 coach was a strict ________ who expected every player to complete the assigned drills on time.
Explanation: Taskmaster is the correct answer because it means a person who gives work to others, often in a strict manner. The sentence describes a strict coach who expects players to complete tasks on time. Aquarium, Boulevard, and Blizzard refer to a water tank, a wide city road, and a severe snowstorm respectively, 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 children watched colourful fish swimming inside the large ________.
Explanation: Aquarium is the correct answer because it means a glass tank or building where fish and water animals are kept. The context clearly refers to colourful fish swimming in a contained water place. Assassin, Mainstay, and Lieutenant are related to a killer, support, and an officer respectively, so they are not contextually suitable.
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 meeting was delayed because the children’s ________ in the classroom created confusion.
Explanation: Shenanigans is the correct answer because it means secret or dishonest activities, tricks, or playful mischief. The sentence refers to children creating confusion in the classroom, which matches the idea of mischief. Sunshine, Defender, and Commander do not express playful or troublesome behaviour in this context.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The backbone of the system
Explanation: The phrase the backbone of the system means the main support on which the system depends. This meaning is closely related to Mainstay, which means a person or thing on which something else mainly depends for support. The other options refer to Shenanigans, Boulevard, and Blizzard, so they are not suitable.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
A blast of snow
Explanation: The phrase a blast of snow expresses the idea of a Blizzard, which means a severe snowstorm with strong winds. A large and roomy place is related to Spacious, a person working under a senior officer is related to Lieutenant, and a strict work-giver is related to Taskmaster, so these options are not correct.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
A task master
Explanation: The phrase a task master refers to a Taskmaster, which means a person who gives work to others, often in a strict manner. A tank where fish are kept refers to Aquarium, a person who secretly kills an important person refers to Assassin, and a small and narrow place is opposite to Spacious.
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 new library is so spaciously that hundreds of students can sit there comfortably.
Explanation: The adjective Spacious is required after so because the sentence describes the quality of the library. Spaciously is an adverb and does not correctly describe the noun library in this structure. Spaciousness is a noun, and so space is grammatically incorrect, so option a is the correct correction.
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 soldiers followed the instructions of the lieutenancy during the training exercise.
Explanation: Lieutenant is the correct word here because the sentence refers to an officer who gave instructions to the soldiers. Lieutenancy means the position or period of service of a lieutenant and does not fit the context. Lieutenants would require plural agreement, and lieutenant’s would need a following noun, so option a 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.
Agriculture is the mainstay of the rural economy.
Explanation: The sentence is already correct because Mainstay means a person or thing on which something else mainly depends for support, and agriculture is being described as the chief support of the rural economy. Mainstays is plural, mainstay’s is possessive, and mainstayed is not suitable here.
DIRECTIONS: 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 mountain town, the old public library was considered the mainstay of learning. It stood on a wide boulevard lined with trees and had a spacious reading hall where students prepared for examinations. One winter evening, a sudden blizzard blocked the roads and forced many people to stay inside the library. The librarian, known as a strict taskmaster, asked everyone to remain calm and help arrange food, blankets, and books. Some children began their usual shenanigans, but a young lieutenant politely guided them to sit quietly. Near the entrance, an aquarium filled with colourful fish helped calm the anxious visitors. By the next morning, the storm had passed, and the people realised that discipline, cooperation, and shared responsibility could turn even a difficult situation into a useful lesson.
What does the word mainstay mean in the context of the passage?
Explanation: In the passage, the old public library is called the mainstay of learning, which means it is the main support for education in the town. A secret trick is related to Shenanigans, a severe storm is related to Blizzard, and a narrow path is opposite to Boulevard, so these options do not fit the context.
DIRECTIONS: 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 mountain town, the old public library was considered the mainstay of learning. It stood on a wide boulevard lined with trees and had a spacious reading hall where students prepared for examinations. One winter evening, a sudden blizzard blocked the roads and forced many people to stay inside the library. The librarian, known as a strict taskmaster, asked everyone to remain calm and help arrange food, blankets, and books. Some children began their usual shenanigans, but a young lieutenant politely guided them to sit quietly. Near the entrance, an aquarium filled with colourful fish helped calm the anxious visitors. By the next morning, the storm had passed, and the people realised that discipline, cooperation, and shared responsibility could turn even a difficult situation into a useful lesson.
Why were many people forced to stay inside the library?
Explanation: The passage clearly states that a sudden blizzard blocked the roads and forced many people to stay inside the library. The lieutenant only guided children, the aquarium helped calm visitors, and the children’s shenanigans created disturbance but did not close the doors, so option c is correct.
DIRECTIONS: 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 mountain town, the old public library was considered the mainstay of learning. It stood on a wide boulevard lined with trees and had a spacious reading hall where students prepared for examinations. One winter evening, a sudden blizzard blocked the roads and forced many people to stay inside the library. The librarian, known as a strict taskmaster, asked everyone to remain calm and help arrange food, blankets, and books. Some children began their usual shenanigans, but a young lieutenant politely guided them to sit quietly. Near the entrance, an aquarium filled with colourful fish helped calm the anxious visitors. By the next morning, the storm had passed, and the people realised that discipline, cooperation, and shared responsibility could turn even a difficult situation into a useful lesson.
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
Explanation: The passage states that the aquarium filled with colourful fish helped calm the anxious visitors. The library did not stand in a desert; it stood on a wide boulevard. The taskmaster asked people to remain calm, not panic. The boulevard was wide and lined with trees, not narrow and crowded.
DIRECTIONS: 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 mountain town, the old public library was considered the mainstay of learning. It stood on a wide boulevard lined with trees and had a spacious reading hall where students prepared for examinations. One winter evening, a sudden blizzard blocked the roads and forced many people to stay inside the library. The librarian, known as a strict taskmaster, asked everyone to remain calm and help arrange food, blankets, and books. Some children began their usual shenanigans, but a young lieutenant politely guided them to sit quietly. Near the entrance, an aquarium filled with colourful fish helped calm the anxious visitors. By the next morning, the storm had passed, and the people realised that discipline, cooperation, and shared responsibility could turn even a difficult situation into a useful lesson.
What is the synonym of spacious as used in the passage?
Explanation: Spacious means having a lot of space or being large and roomy. In the passage, the spacious reading hall means a large and open hall where students could sit and prepare. Cramped, Narrow, and Confined are antonyms of Spacious, so they are not suitable synonyms.
DIRECTIONS: 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 mountain town, the old public library was considered the mainstay of learning. It stood on a wide boulevard lined with trees and had a spacious reading hall where students prepared for examinations. One winter evening, a sudden blizzard blocked the roads and forced many people to stay inside the library. The librarian, known as a strict taskmaster, asked everyone to remain calm and help arrange food, blankets, and books. Some children began their usual shenanigans, but a young lieutenant politely guided them to sit quietly. Near the entrance, an aquarium filled with colourful fish helped calm the anxious visitors. By the next morning, the storm had passed, and the people realised that discipline, cooperation, and shared responsibility could turn even a difficult situation into a useful lesson.
What is the antonym of shenanigans in the context of the passage?
Explanation: Shenanigans means secret or dishonest activities, tricks, or playful mischief. In the passage, it refers to children’s troublesome behaviour. Sincerity is the correct antonym because it suggests honest and serious conduct. Trickery, Antics, and Pranks are synonyms or closely related words, so they cannot express the opposite meaning.
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