This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 2 June 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.
Temptation
Explanation: Temptation means a strong desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise. Enticement correctly expresses this idea because it means attracting or drawing someone towards something. Resistance and deterrence are opposite in sense because they suggest stopping or avoiding such desire, while repulsion means dislike or rejection.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Reflection
Explanation: Reflection means serious thought or consideration, and contemplation carries the same meaning. Neglect, carelessness, and disregard are unsuitable because they suggest lack of attention or thought, which is opposite to the idea of carefully thinking about something.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Dictatorship
Explanation: Dictatorship is a form of government in which one person has complete power and people do not enjoy public freedom. Autocracy is the correct synonym because it also refers to rule by one person with absolute power. Democracy, liberty, and republic are opposite or contrasting ideas because they are connected with freedom and public participation.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Pathetic
Explanation: Pathetic means causing pity or sadness, or very poor and weak in quality. Pitiful is the correct synonym because it also means deserving pity. Admirable, impressive, and strong are unsuitable because they express positive or powerful qualities, whereas pathetic expresses weakness, misery, or poor quality.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Consent
Explanation: Consent means permission or agreement for something to happen. Refusal is the correct antonym because it means not giving permission or not agreeing. Approval, assent, and agreement are synonyms of consent, so they cannot express the opposite meaning.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Curiosity
Explanation: Curiosity means a strong desire to know, learn, or discover something. Apathy is the correct antonym because it shows lack of interest or concern. Eagerness, inquisitiveness, and wonder are close in meaning to curiosity and therefore cannot be its opposite.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Wreckage
Explanation: Wreckage means the broken remains of something badly damaged or destroyed. Restoration is the correct antonym because it means bringing something back to a proper or repaired condition. Debris, rubble, and ruins are all related to broken remains and are therefore close to the meaning of wreckage.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Motivation
Explanation: Motivation means the reason or desire that makes a person act or work towards something. Laziness is the correct antonym because it suggests unwillingness to act or work. Drive, incentive, and encouragement are synonyms or closely related words because they support action and effort.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A formal or clear statement made publicly or officially.
Explanation: Declaration is the correct one-word substitute because it means a formal or clear statement made publicly or officially. Reflection means serious thought or an image, wreckage means broken remains, and consent means permission or agreement, so these options do not match the given sentence.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Permission or agreement for something to happen.
Explanation: Consent is the correct answer because it means permission or agreement for something to happen. Motivation refers to a reason or desire that makes someone act, temptation means a strong desire to do something unwise, and curiosity means a desire to know or learn.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The broken remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.
Explanation: Wreckage is the correct one-word substitute because it means the broken remains of something badly damaged or destroyed. Inspiration is an encouraging feeling or idea, declaration is a formal statement, and dictatorship is a form of government with complete power in one person’s hands.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A strong desire to know, learn, or discover something.
Explanation: Curiosity is the correct answer because it means a strong desire to know, learn, or discover something. Reflection means serious thought or an image, pathetic means causing pity or being poor in quality, and consent means permission or agreement.
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.
His strong ______ to succeed helped him work hard every day.
Explanation: Motivation correctly fills the blank because it means the reason or desire that makes a person act or work towards something. Wreckage refers to broken remains, denial means refusal or rejection, and repulsion means dislike, so these words do not suit the idea of working hard to succeed.
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 child’s ______ made him ask many questions.
Explanation: Curiosity is the correct word because it means a strong desire to know, learn, or discover something. Silence, restoration, and concealment do not fit the sentence because they do not show the child’s eagerness to ask questions and learn new things.
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.
People suffered under the harsh ______.
Explanation: Dictatorship correctly completes the sentence because it refers to a form of government in which one person has complete power and rules without public freedom. Democracy, freedom, and republic are contrasting ideas because they are linked with liberty, participation, or public rights.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To resist temptation
Explanation: To resist temptation means to control oneself and avoid doing something wrong or unwise despite having a strong desire to do it. The other options express unrelated ideas such as accepting attraction, making a declaration, or showing reflection, so they do not explain the phrase correctly.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
A declaration of peace
Explanation: A declaration of peace means a formal or official statement about peace. It is linked with the meaning of declaration as a public or official statement. The other options refer to wreckage, curiosity, and consent, so they do not match the phrase.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Under a dictatorship
Explanation: Under a dictatorship means living or functioning in a system where one person holds complete power and rules without public freedom. Reflection, restoration, approval, and agreement are unrelated ideas, so the other options do not express the meaning of 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.
He resisted the tempting to cheat in the examination.
Explanation: The correct phrase is temptation to cheat because temptation is a noun and is correctly followed by to plus the base form of the verb. Temptation to cheating is grammatically incorrect, and tempted for cheat is also wrong because it mixes adjective and verb structure incorrectly.
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 calm lake showed the reflective of the mountains.
Explanation: The correct phrase is reflection of the mountains because reflection is the noun required in the sentence. Reflective is an adjective, reflected is a verb form, and reflectively is an adverb, so none of them correctly completes the sentence in 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.
The project cannot begin without the consent of the authorities.
Explanation: The sentence is already correct because consent of the authorities properly means permission or approval from the authorities. Consented, consensual, and consenting are related forms, but they do not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.
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> A young student was preparing for an important examination. At first, he felt a strong temptation to copy answers because he feared failure. However, after serious reflection, he understood that dishonesty would weaken his character. His teacher’s words became a source of motivation and inspiration, and his curiosity pushed him to learn the subject deeply. Later, when the results were declared, he felt proud that he had succeeded without unfair help. He realized that true success needs effort, self-control, and honest learning.
What does the word temptation mean in the passage?
Explanation: In the passage, temptation refers to the student’s desire to copy answers because he feared failure. This clearly matches the meaning of temptation as a strong desire to do something wrong or unwise. The other options refer to declaration, wreckage, and consent, which 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> A young student was preparing for an important examination. At first, he felt a strong temptation to copy answers because he feared failure. However, after serious reflection, he understood that dishonesty would weaken his character. His teacher’s words became a source of motivation and inspiration, and his curiosity pushed him to learn the subject deeply. Later, when the results were declared, he felt proud that he had succeeded without unfair help. He realized that true success needs effort, self-control, and honest learning.
Which word from the passage means serious thought or consideration?
Explanation: Reflection means serious thought or consideration, and in the passage the student thinks deeply about the wrongness of copying answers. Consent means permission, wreckage means broken remains, and pathetic means causing pity or poor in quality, so these options are not correct in this 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> A young student was preparing for an important examination. At first, he felt a strong temptation to copy answers because he feared failure. However, after serious reflection, he understood that dishonesty would weaken his character. His teacher’s words became a source of motivation and inspiration, and his curiosity pushed him to learn the subject deeply. Later, when the results were declared, he felt proud that he had succeeded without unfair help. He realized that true success needs effort, self-control, and honest learning.
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
Explanation: The passage clearly states that the student felt proud because he succeeded without unfair help. He initially faced temptation but overcame it through reflection, motivation, inspiration, and curiosity. The other options are incorrect because he did not copy, the teacher inspired him, and his curiosity helped him learn deeply.
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> A young student was preparing for an important examination. At first, he felt a strong temptation to copy answers because he feared failure. However, after serious reflection, he understood that dishonesty would weaken his character. His teacher’s words became a source of motivation and inspiration, and his curiosity pushed him to learn the subject deeply. Later, when the results were declared, he felt proud that he had succeeded without unfair help. He realized that true success needs effort, self-control, and honest learning.
Which word is the best synonym of motivation as used in the passage?
Explanation: Motivation means the reason or desire that makes a person act or work towards something, and drive is a suitable synonym. In the passage, the teacher’s words gave the student the inner push to study honestly. Discouragement, laziness, and disinterest are opposite or unsuitable meanings.
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> A young student was preparing for an important examination. At first, he felt a strong temptation to copy answers because he feared failure. However, after serious reflection, he understood that dishonesty would weaken his character. His teacher’s words became a source of motivation and inspiration, and his curiosity pushed him to learn the subject deeply. Later, when the results were declared, he felt proud that he had succeeded without unfair help. He realized that true success needs effort, self-control, and honest learning.
Which word is the best antonym of curiosity as used in the passage?
Explanation: Curiosity means a strong desire to know, learn, or discover something. Indifference is the best antonym because it means lack of interest or concern. Eagerness, wonder, and inquisitiveness are close in meaning to curiosity, so they cannot express its opposite.
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