This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 3 July 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.
Festoon
Explanation: Festoon means to decorate with chains of flowers, leaves, or ribbons; therefore, decorate is the best synonym. Strip is opposite in sense because it means to remove decoration, expose is closer to uncover, and stabilize means to make steady, so these options do not express the meaning of festoon.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Scrawny
Explanation: Scrawny means very thin and weak-looking, so skinny is the most suitable synonym. Muscular and plump are opposite in meaning because they suggest strength or fullness of body, while generous relates to willingness to give and is not connected with physical thinness.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Brawl
Explanation: Brawl means a noisy and violent fight, and scuffle also means a fight or struggle, making it the correct synonym. Truce, harmony, and agreement are opposite in meaning because they indicate peace or settlement rather than violent conflict.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Shudder
Explanation: Shudder means to shake suddenly because of fear, cold, or disgust, so tremble is the best synonym. Relax, stabilize, and calm are opposite or unrelated because they show steadiness or peace instead of sudden shaking.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Tightfisted
Explanation: Tightfisted means unwilling to spend money or miserly, so its opposite is generous, which means willing to give or spend. Miserly, stingy, and penny-pinching are synonyms of tightfisted, not antonyms.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Simmer
Explanation: Simmer means to cook gently just below boiling point or to remain in controlled anger, so cool is the opposite as it means to reduce heat or calmness. Smolder, stew, and seethe are close in meaning to simmer and do not express the opposite sense.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Chuckle
Explanation: Chuckle means to laugh quietly or softly; therefore, weep is the correct antonym because it means to cry. Giggle, snicker, and titter are all related to laughter and are synonyms rather than opposites.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Burrow
Explanation: Burrow means a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal or to dig into a hole, while emerge means to come out, making it the opposite. Tunnel, den, and dig are related to the meaning of burrow and therefore cannot be its antonyms.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A decorative chain of flowers, leaves, or ribbons used for decoration.
Explanation: A decorative chain of flowers, leaves, or ribbons is called a festoon. Burrow means a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, brawl means a noisy fight, and simmer means to cook gently just below boiling point, so these options do not fit the given definition.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A low floor between two main floors of a building.
Explanation: A low floor between two main floors of a building is called a mezzanine. Landing may be related to a floor area but is not the exact one-word substitute here, while basement is an antonym-like option and gallery does not match the given definition.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A noisy and violent fight.
Explanation: A noisy and violent fight is called a brawl. Truce and harmony indicate peace or agreement, while chuckle means a soft laugh, so none of these can substitute the given sentence.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal.
Explanation: A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal is called a burrow. Squint means to look with partly closed eyes, festoon means a decorative chain or to decorate, and scrawny means very thin and weak-looking, so these options 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 old man was so ______ that he refused to spend even a small amount on a necessary repair.
Explanation: The sentence suggests that the man was unwilling to spend money, so tightfisted is the correct word. Openhanded, charitable, and liberal all suggest generosity, which is opposite to the required meaning.
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 rabbit quickly ran into its ______ when it heard a strange noise.
Explanation: A rabbit lives or hides in a burrow, which is a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal. Balcony and festoon do not describe an animal’s hiding place, and brawl means a noisy fight, so only burrow fits 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.
She began to ______ when the cold wind entered the room.
Explanation: Shudder means to shake suddenly because of fear, cold, or disgust, which fits the sentence about cold wind. Adorn and drape relate to decoration, while chuckle means to laugh softly, so they do not match the context.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To keep a tight fist
Explanation: The phrase to keep a tight fist suggests holding money tightly and not spending it, which is close to the meaning of tightfisted. Spend money freely is opposite in sense, while decoration and fighting are unrelated to the phrase.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To shake with fear
Explanation: To shake with fear means to shudder, as shudder refers to sudden shaking due to fear, cold, or disgust. Chuckle means to laugh softly, simmer means to cook gently or remain in controlled anger, and adorn means to decorate, so they do not express the phrase.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To laugh softly
Explanation: To laugh softly means to chuckle, which refers to quiet or soft laughter. Brawl means to fight noisily, while uncover and expose mean to reveal or bring to the surface, so these options 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 hall was festoon with flowers for the celebration.
Explanation: The correct phrase is festooned with flowers because the hall received the decoration, so the passive form was festooned with is grammatically correct. Festoon with flowers is grammatically incomplete, festooning with flowers does not fit after was in this sentence, and festooned by flowers is less suitable because the decoration is made with flowers, not performed by flowers.
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.
She had to squinted to read the small letters.
Explanation: After had to, the base form of the verb is required, so squint to read is grammatically correct. Squinted to read is wrong because it uses the past form after had to, squinting to read is not suitable in this structure, and squinted for reading is awkward and incorrect.
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.
Let the soup simmer for ten minutes.
Explanation: The sentence is already correct because after let, the base verb simmer is used properly. Simmered, simmering, and to simmer would make the sentence grammatically incorrect in this structure, so no improvement is needed.
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> The town library had recently added a small mezzanine above the reading hall to create more space for students. On the day of its opening, the entrance was festooned with flowers and ribbons. Everyone admired the simple decoration, but a tightfisted merchant complained that even this modest arrangement was a waste of money. A scrawny boy sitting near the stairs quietly continued reading, though he had to squint at the small letters in his old book. Outside, a sudden noise made him shudder, but it was only a small brawl between two men over a misplaced bag. The librarian did not panic; she calmly settled the matter and asked the students to return to their books. Soon, the hall became peaceful again, and the boy gave a soft chuckle at a funny line in his story.
What does the word mezzanine mean in the passage?
Explanation: In the passage, the mezzanine was added above the reading hall to create more space, which clearly shows that it refers to a low floor between two main floors. A decorative chain is a festoon, a hole dug by a small animal is a burrow, and a noisy fight is a brawl, so these options are incorrect.
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> The town library had recently added a small mezzanine above the reading hall to create more space for students. On the day of its opening, the entrance was festooned with flowers and ribbons. Everyone admired the simple decoration, but a tightfisted merchant complained that even this modest arrangement was a waste of money. A scrawny boy sitting near the stairs quietly continued reading, though he had to squint at the small letters in his old book. Outside, a sudden noise made him shudder, but it was only a small brawl between two men over a misplaced bag. The librarian did not panic; she calmly settled the matter and asked the students to return to their books. Soon, the hall became peaceful again, and the boy gave a soft chuckle at a funny line in his story.
Why did the merchant complain about the decoration?
Explanation: The merchant is described as tightfisted, which means unwilling to spend money or miserly. Therefore, he complained because he considered even the modest decoration a waste of money, while the other options are not supported by the passage.
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> The town library had recently added a small mezzanine above the reading hall to create more space for students. On the day of its opening, the entrance was festooned with flowers and ribbons. Everyone admired the simple decoration, but a tightfisted merchant complained that even this modest arrangement was a waste of money. A scrawny boy sitting near the stairs quietly continued reading, though he had to squint at the small letters in his old book. Outside, a sudden noise made him shudder, but it was only a small brawl between two men over a misplaced bag. The librarian did not panic; she calmly settled the matter and asked the students to return to their books. Soon, the hall became peaceful again, and the boy gave a soft chuckle at a funny line in his story.
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
Explanation: The passage says that the scrawny boy continued reading even though he had to squint at the small letters, so option b is true. The librarian settled the matter rather than joining the brawl, the entrance was decorated but not by the merchant, and the hall became peaceful again, so the other statements are false.
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> The town library had recently added a small mezzanine above the reading hall to create more space for students. On the day of its opening, the entrance was festooned with flowers and ribbons. Everyone admired the simple decoration, but a tightfisted merchant complained that even this modest arrangement was a waste of money. A scrawny boy sitting near the stairs quietly continued reading, though he had to squint at the small letters in his old book. Outside, a sudden noise made him shudder, but it was only a small brawl between two men over a misplaced bag. The librarian did not panic; she calmly settled the matter and asked the students to return to their books. Soon, the hall became peaceful again, and the boy gave a soft chuckle at a funny line in his story.
Which word from the passage is closest in meaning to tremble?
Explanation: Shudder means to shake suddenly because of fear, cold, or disgust, and it is closest in meaning to tremble. Chuckle means to laugh softly, squint means to look with partly closed eyes, and festoon means to decorate, so these options do not match the meaning of tremble.
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> The town library had recently added a small mezzanine above the reading hall to create more space for students. On the day of its opening, the entrance was festooned with flowers and ribbons. Everyone admired the simple decoration, but a tightfisted merchant complained that even this modest arrangement was a waste of money. A scrawny boy sitting near the stairs quietly continued reading, though he had to squint at the small letters in his old book. Outside, a sudden noise made him shudder, but it was only a small brawl between two men over a misplaced bag. The librarian did not panic; she calmly settled the matter and asked the students to return to their books. Soon, the hall became peaceful again, and the boy gave a soft chuckle at a funny line in his story.
Which word is opposite in meaning to brawl as used in the passage?
Explanation: In the passage, brawl means a noisy fight, so its opposite is harmony, which means peace or agreement. Scuffle, quarrel, and clash are close to the meaning of brawl and therefore cannot be its antonyms.
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