This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 30 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.
Dissonant
Explanation: Dissonant means lacking harmony or agreement, or harsh and clashing in sound. Therefore, “Jarring” is the most suitable synonym because it also suggests a harsh or unpleasant sound. “Melodious” and “Agreeable” are opposite in meaning as they indicate harmony or pleasantness, while “Calmness” is related to peace and is not suitable here.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Austerity
Explanation: Austerity means strict simplicity, seriousness, or reduced spending. “Frugality” correctly expresses the idea of careful and simple use of resources. “Luxury,” “Indulgence,” and “Lavishness” are opposite in meaning because they suggest comfort, excess, or extravagant spending.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Apprehension
Explanation: Apprehension means anxiety or fear that something bad may happen. “Uneasiness” is the correct synonym because it expresses worry or mental discomfort before an event. “Assurance,” “Composure,” and “Confidence” are opposite in meaning as they indicate calmness, certainty, and mental balance.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Deferential
Explanation: Deferential means showing respect and politeness towards someone. “Respectful” is the most appropriate synonym because both words indicate polite and obedient behaviour, especially towards seniors or authorities. “Insolent,” “Rude,” and “Impudent” are opposite in meaning as they suggest disrespectful behaviour.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Diffidence
Explanation: Diffidence means lack of confidence or shyness. “Boldness” is the correct antonym because it shows courage and confidence. “Hesitation,” “Timidity,” and “Insecurity” are close to the meaning of diffidence and therefore cannot be its opposite.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Discourteous
Explanation: Discourteous means rude or lacking good manners. “Courteous” is the correct antonym because it means polite and well-mannered. “Impolite,” “Uncivil,” and “Ill-mannered” are synonyms or near-synonyms of discourteous, so they are not opposite in meaning.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Fallacy
Explanation: Fallacy means a false or mistaken belief, idea, or argument. “Truth” is the correct antonym because it refers to something factual and correct. “Delusion,” “Misconception,” and “Falsehood” are related to wrong ideas and therefore support the meaning of fallacy rather than oppose it.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Indignation
Explanation: Indignation means anger caused by something unfair or wrong. “Approval” is the correct antonym because it shows acceptance or agreement, not anger. “Fury,” “Resentment,” and “Outrage” are close in meaning to indignation and express strong anger against unfairness.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A person who holds a high rank or important position.
Explanation: “Dignitary” means a person who holds a high rank or important position. “Commoner,” “Underling,” and “Subordinate” express lower or ordinary status and are therefore opposite or unsuitable choices for this sentence definition.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A false or mistaken belief, idea, or argument.
Explanation: “Fallacy” means a false or mistaken belief, idea, or argument. “Accuracy,” “Validity,” and “Fact” are opposite in sense because they suggest correctness or truth, while the sentence clearly refers to something false or mistaken.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Rude or lacking good manners.
Explanation: “Discourteous” means rude or lacking good manners. “Courteous,” “Respectful,” and “Civil” are opposite in meaning because they indicate politeness and good manners, so they cannot substitute the given sentence.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The state of being holy, sacred, or morally pure.
Explanation: “Sanctity” means the state of being holy, sacred, or morally pure. “Profanity,” “Wickedness,” and “Irreverence” are unsuitable because they are opposite in meaning and suggest impurity, disrespect, or moral wrongness.
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 unfair decision caused public __________ among the citizens.
Explanation: “Indignation” is the correct word because it means anger caused by something unfair or wrong. The sentence refers to public anger over an unfair decision. “Sanctity” means holiness, “Austerity” means strict simplicity or reduced spending, and “Diffidence” means lack of confidence, so these options 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.
It is a __________ to think that success comes without effort.
Explanation: “Fallacy” correctly fits the blank because it means a false or mistaken belief, idea, or argument. The sentence says that believing success comes without effort is a mistaken idea. “Dignitary” refers to a high-ranking person, “Sanctity” means holiness, and “Composure” means calmness, so they are not 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 __________ of the temple must be respected by everyone.
Explanation: “Sanctity” is the correct answer because it means the state of being holy, sacred, or morally pure. The sentence refers to respecting the sacredness of a temple. “Fallacy,” “Diffidence,” and “Discourtesy” do not fit this religious or moral context.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To show deference
Explanation: “To show deference” means to show respect and politeness, especially towards seniors or authorities. It is connected with the idea of being deferential. The other options refer to indignation, austerity, and dissonant sound, so they do not express the correct meaning of the phrase.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To live in austerity
Explanation: “To live in austerity” means to live with strict simplicity, seriousness, or reduced spending. It does not mean living in luxury or indulgence. “Fear and uneasiness” relate to apprehension, while “anger and resentment” relate to indignation, so these options are not suitable.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
False logic
Explanation: “False logic” best expresses the meaning of “Fallacy,” which refers to a false or mistaken belief, idea, or argument. “Sanctity” means holiness, “Diffidence” means lack of confidence, and “Austerity” means strict simplicity or reduced spending, so they do not match 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 students were deferential towards their teacher.
Explanation: The phrase “deferential towards” is grammatically correct because “deferential” means showing respect and politeness towards someone. The other options disturb the natural structure of the sentence or use the word incorrectly, so no correction is required.
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 diffidence prevented him to speaking on the stage.
Explanation: The correct phrase is “prevented him from speaking.” The sentence means that his lack of confidence stopped him from speaking on the stage. The other options are grammatically incorrect because “prevent” is correctly followed by “from” in this structure.
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.
Several foreign dignitaries attended at the national ceremony.
Explanation: The correct phrase is “attended the” because the verb “attend” is directly followed by the event or ceremony without using “at” in this context. “Attended in the” and “attended on the” are also incorrect, so the sentence needs correction.
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> During a town committee meeting, a respected dignitary addressed the citizens about new austerity measures. Some members felt apprehension because they feared that reduced spending might affect public services. The discussion soon became dissonant, as several voices clashed and one discourteous remark created strong indignation among the people. The dignitary remained deferential towards the concerns of the citizens and explained that it was a fallacy to believe that every saving measure would harm development. Gradually, the diffidence of a few speakers reduced, and they began to ask clear questions. The meeting ended with an appeal to protect the sanctity of public discussion through respect, calmness, and facts.
In the passage, the word dissonant means:
Explanation: In the passage, “dissonant” is used for a discussion in which several voices clashed. Therefore, it means harsh and clashing. “Harmonious and agreeable” is opposite in meaning, while “Holy and sacred” relates to sanctity and “Calm and composed” relates to calmness or composure, not dissonance.
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> During a town committee meeting, a respected dignitary addressed the citizens about new austerity measures. Some members felt apprehension because they feared that reduced spending might affect public services. The discussion soon became dissonant, as several voices clashed and one discourteous remark created strong indignation among the people. The dignitary remained deferential towards the concerns of the citizens and explained that it was a fallacy to believe that every saving measure would harm development. Gradually, the diffidence of a few speakers reduced, and they began to ask clear questions. The meeting ended with an appeal to protect the sanctity of public discussion through respect, calmness, and facts.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
Explanation: The passage shows that citizens first felt apprehension and the discussion became dissonant, but the dignitary remained deferential and explained the issue clearly. As a result, the diffidence of some speakers reduced and they began asking clear questions. Therefore, the best inference is that respectful explanation helped reduce fear and confusion.
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> During a town committee meeting, a respected dignitary addressed the citizens about new austerity measures. Some members felt apprehension because they feared that reduced spending might affect public services. The discussion soon became dissonant, as several voices clashed and one discourteous remark created strong indignation among the people. The dignitary remained deferential towards the concerns of the citizens and explained that it was a fallacy to believe that every saving measure would harm development. Gradually, the diffidence of a few speakers reduced, and they began to ask clear questions. The meeting ended with an appeal to protect the sanctity of public discussion through respect, calmness, and facts.
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
Explanation: The passage clearly states that one discourteous remark created strong indignation among the people. The other statements are incorrect because the dignitary discussed austerity, not luxury; some speakers later asked clear questions; and the meeting ended with an appeal to protect the sanctity of public discussion.
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> During a town committee meeting, a respected dignitary addressed the citizens about new austerity measures. Some members felt apprehension because they feared that reduced spending might affect public services. The discussion soon became dissonant, as several voices clashed and one discourteous remark created strong indignation among the people. The dignitary remained deferential towards the concerns of the citizens and explained that it was a fallacy to believe that every saving measure would harm development. Gradually, the diffidence of a few speakers reduced, and they began to ask clear questions. The meeting ended with an appeal to protect the sanctity of public discussion through respect, calmness, and facts.
Which word is closest in meaning to apprehension as used in the passage?
Explanation: In the passage, “apprehension” refers to the fear felt by some members about the possible effects of reduced spending on public services. “Anxiety” is the closest meaning. “Assurance” and “Confidence” are opposite in sense, while “Approval” relates to acceptance, not fear.
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> During a town committee meeting, a respected dignitary addressed the citizens about new austerity measures. Some members felt apprehension because they feared that reduced spending might affect public services. The discussion soon became dissonant, as several voices clashed and one discourteous remark created strong indignation among the people. The dignitary remained deferential towards the concerns of the citizens and explained that it was a fallacy to believe that every saving measure would harm development. Gradually, the diffidence of a few speakers reduced, and they began to ask clear questions. The meeting ended with an appeal to protect the sanctity of public discussion through respect, calmness, and facts.
Which word is opposite in meaning to deferential as used in the passage?
Explanation: In the passage, “deferential” means respectful and polite towards the concerns of the citizens. “Rude” is the correct opposite because it shows disrespectful behaviour. “Respectful,” “Courteous,” and “Polite” are similar in meaning to deferential, so they cannot be the antonym.
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