Daily English Quiz – 16 July 2026

Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.

PSEPHOLOGY

Explanation: Psephology is the scientific and statistical study of elections, voting behaviour, voting patterns, and election results. Therefore, electoral studies expresses its meaning most accurately. Political apathy refers to a lack of interest in politics, while uninformed guesswork and statistical neglect involve the absence of systematic analysis. These alternatives are contrary to the scientific nature of psephology.

Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.

LIONHEARTED

Explanation: Lionhearted describes someone who is exceptionally brave, fearless, and courageous. Intrepid carries the same sense of showing no fear in a dangerous situation. Fainthearted and craven describe a person who lacks courage and are therefore antonyms. Picturesque means visually attractive and is associated with appearance rather than courage or bravery.

Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.

MATCHLESS

Explanation: Matchless refers to something so excellent, exceptional, or unique that no equal can be found. Peerless has precisely the same meaning because it describes something without an equal or rival. Commonplace, mediocre, and plain suggest ordinariness, average quality, or lack of distinction and are therefore opposite in meaning to matchless.

Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.

EMBED

Explanation: To embed something means to place, fix, or incorporate it firmly and deeply within something else. Incorporate is therefore the closest synonym among the alternatives. Extract, detach, dislodge, and remove all indicate taking something out or separating it from its position. These words convey actions opposite to placing something securely within another object or structure.

Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.

DERMATOLOGIST

Explanation: A dermatologist is a specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails. A generalist, in contrast, possesses broad knowledge or provides general treatment without specialising in one particular field. Cutaneous specialist, dermatology physician, and skin specialist are synonymous descriptions of a dermatologist and therefore cannot express the opposite meaning.

Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.

OPHIDIOPHOBIA

Explanation: Ophidiophobia is an extreme or irrational fear of snakes. Attraction represents an opposite emotional response because it indicates interest or positive inclination rather than fear and avoidance. Snake dread, serpent fear, and fear of snakes directly express the meaning of ophidiophobia. Thus, they are synonyms rather than antonyms of the given word.

Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

PHOTOGENIC

Explanation: Photogenic describes a person, place, or object that appears attractive or appealing in photographs. Unsightly means unpleasant or unattractive in appearance and is therefore the best antonym. Picturesque, camera-friendly, and attractive all convey visual appeal and are closely related to the meaning of photogenic rather than expressing an opposite quality.

Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

BRAINSTORM

Explanation: To brainstorm means to generate, discuss, and develop numerous ideas, usually for solving a problem or creating something. Stagnate means to stop developing, progressing, or producing new ideas and is therefore the most suitable antonym. Innovate, conceptualize, deliberate, and ideate all involve active thought, discussion, or creation and are closely connected with brainstorming.

Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

A secretly arranged appointment or meeting, especially between lovers.

Explanation: Assignation means a secret appointment or meeting, particularly a meeting arranged between lovers. Brainstorm refers to generating and discussing ideas, while psephology is the scientific study of elections. Embed means to place something firmly inside another thing, and transliterate means to represent words from one writing system by using the characters of another.

Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

An extreme or irrational fear of snakes.

Explanation: Ophidiophobia is the precise term for an extreme or irrational fear of snakes. Matchless describes something without an equal, while lionhearted means exceptionally brave. Photogenic refers to appearing attractive in photographs, and psephology concerns the scientific analysis of elections. Only ophidiophobia correctly substitutes the complete definition given in the question.

Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

A doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating diseases of the skin, hair, and nails.

Explanation: A dermatologist is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails. A psephologist studies elections and voting patterns, while a transliterator converts written characters from one script to another. A brainstormer generates ideas, and an ophidiophobe is a person who has an irrational fear of snakes.

Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

A person, place, or object that looks naturally attractive in photographs.

Explanation: Photogenic describes someone or something that appears visually attractive or appealing in photographs. Lionhearted relates to exceptional bravery, while matchless means unequalled in quality. Embedded describes something fixed firmly within another object, and ophidiophobic describes a person who is extremely afraid of snakes. Therefore, photogenic is the only precise substitute.

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.

Although surrounded by danger and deprived of immediate support, the officer remained __________ and refused to abandon the rescue operation.

Explanation: Lionhearted appropriately describes someone who remains extremely brave, courageous, and fearless despite serious danger. The officer’s refusal to abandon the rescue operation demonstrates courage rather than hesitation. Timid and craven express a lack of bravery, while matchless means unequalled and photogenic refers to attractiveness in photographs. Neither of the latter words fits the behavioural 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.

By examining regional voting patterns, turnout figures, and previous election results, the research group applied __________ rather than relying on uninformed guesswork.

Explanation: Psephology is the scientific and statistical study of elections, voting patterns, and election results. The reference to turnout figures, regional voting behaviour, and earlier results clearly indicates electoral analysis. Dermatology concerns the skin, transliteration concerns writing systems, assignation means a secret meeting, and photogenicity refers to the quality of appearing attractive in photographs.

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 engineers decided to __________ the monitoring device deep within the protective casing so that it could not be easily detached.

Explanation: Embed means to place or fix something firmly and deeply within another object. The device is being positioned securely inside the protective casing, making embed the correct choice. Extract, remove, and dislodge indicate taking something out or shifting it from its position. Transliterate concerns the conversion of written characters and is unrelated to physical placement. ________________________________________

Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.

To have the heart of a lion

Explanation: The phrase to have the heart of a lion describes a person who possesses exceptional courage, bravery, and fearlessness. It is closely associated with the adjective lionhearted. The phrase does not refer to physical attractiveness, artistic excellence, or careless ignorance of danger. It specifically praises a person’s willingness to face serious risks with courage.

Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.

To have no match

Explanation: Something that has no match is so excellent, unusual, or distinguished that no equal can be found. The phrase therefore means incomparable, peerless, or unequalled and is directly connected with the word matchless. It does not refer to separation, cancellation of an appointment, or ordinary quality. The emphasis is on unmatched superiority or uniqueness.

Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.

A storm of ideas inside the brain

Explanation: The phrase describes brainstorming, which involves generating and discussing numerous ideas in order to solve a problem or create something new. It suggests an active and energetic flow of possible solutions. Suppression is the opposite of idea generation, while inability to understand an argument and preservation of a writing system are unrelated to the concept of brainstorming.

Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.

Select the correctly spelt word

Explanation: Ophidiophobia is the correct spelling of the noun referring to an extreme or irrational fear of snakes. The form contains ophidio, relating to snakes, followed by phobia, meaning an irrational fear. The other alternatives either omit a necessary vowel, alter the correct letter sequence, or incorrectly replace the ending. Therefore, only option (c) is correctly spelt.

Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.

Select the correctly spelt word.

Explanation: Assignation is the correct spelling of the word meaning a secret appointment or meeting, particularly between lovers. It contains a double s at the beginning, followed by ign and the suffix ation. The other alternatives introduce an unnecessary consonant, repeat the letter n, or omit the essential g. Hence, option (a) is the only correct form.

Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.

Select the correctly spelt word.

Explanation: Dermatologist is correctly spelt and refers to a medical specialist who treats disorders of the skin, hair, and nails. The word is formed from dermatology and the professional suffix ist. The other alternatives either replace the vowel o, incorrectly alter the first syllable, or add an unnecessary consonant. Therefore, option (d) is correct.

Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.

Select the correctly spelt word.

Explanation: Transliterate is the correct spelling of the verb meaning to represent letters or words from one writing system through the characters of another writing system. It contains a single t after li and retains the complete sequence literate. The other forms either add an unnecessary consonant, replace a vowel, or omit a required syllable.

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 committee members met after the session and brainstormed about several ideas for improving public participation.

Explanation: The verb brainstorm can directly take ideas as its object, so the grammatically appropriate expression is brainstormed several ideas. The prepositions about, on, and over are unnecessary in this construction and make the expression less precise. The corrected sentence clearly indicates that the committee collectively generated and discussed several possible ideas for improving participation.

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.

Before the surface hardened, the workers embedded the metal posts firmly into the concrete.

Explanation: The correct expression is embedded the metal posts firmly in the concrete because something that is embedded is fixed securely within a surrounding material. Into may describe movement, but in is more suitable here because the sentence emphasises the final fixed position. The other alternatives contain incorrect word order or use prepositions that contradict the meaning of embed.

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.

Before explaining the meaning, the student transliterated the Sanskrit verse into the Roman alphabet.

Explanation: The sentence is grammatically and semantically correct. To transliterate a verse into the Roman alphabet means to represent its original letters or sounds by using Roman characters without necessarily translating its meaning. Option (a) reverses the direction, option (b) incorrectly substitutes translated, and option (c) uses an unsuitable preposition and omits the required article the.

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> Before a closely watched city election, a civic research unit created a public information dashboard. Its lead analyst, trained in <strong> psephology </strong>, warned that raw totals without context could mislead citizens. The team met to <strong> brainstorm </strong> ways to present turnout, regional variation, and statistical uncertainty without pretending to predict every result. They decided to <strong> embed </strong> short methodological notes beside each chart and to <strong> transliterate </strong> names written in another script so that readers could identify candidates without confusing transliteration with translation. <br><br> The project faced pressure from influential groups demanding the selective presentation of data. A <strong>lionhearted</strong> junior researcher refused to remove inconvenient figures and insisted that the same statistical rules be applied to every constituency. Her stand did not make the dashboard <strong> matchless </strong>; several design flaws remained, and some charts required revision. Nevertheless, the final product gained public trust because it displayed its limitations openly rather than concealing them. <br><br> The episode demonstrated that technical competence becomes socially valuable only when it is combined with intellectual courage. It also suggested that clarity is not achieved by simplifying evidence beyond recognition, but by explaining uncertainty, method, and terminology with care.

What does the word embed most nearly mean in the context of the passage?

Explanation: In the passage, the researchers decided to embed methodological notes beside the charts. This means that they intended to incorporate or place those notes firmly within the presentation so that readers could easily understand the methods used. Extract, detach, and dislodge indicate removal, while ignoring the notes would defeat the team’s purpose of improving transparency and clarity.

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> Before a closely watched city election, a civic research unit created a public information dashboard. Its lead analyst, trained in <strong> psephology </strong>, warned that raw totals without context could mislead citizens. The team met to <strong> brainstorm </strong> ways to present turnout, regional variation, and statistical uncertainty without pretending to predict every result. They decided to <strong> embed </strong> short methodological notes beside each chart and to <strong> transliterate </strong> names written in another script so that readers could identify candidates without confusing transliteration with translation. <br><br> The project faced pressure from influential groups demanding the selective presentation of data. A <strong>lionhearted</strong> junior researcher refused to remove inconvenient figures and insisted that the same statistical rules be applied to every constituency. Her stand did not make the dashboard <strong> matchless </strong>; several design flaws remained, and some charts required revision. Nevertheless, the final product gained public trust because it displayed its limitations openly rather than concealing them. <br><br> The episode demonstrated that technical competence becomes socially valuable only when it is combined with intellectual courage. It also suggested that clarity is not achieved by simplifying evidence beyond recognition, but by explaining uncertainty, method, and terminology with care.

Which of the following can be most reasonably inferred from the passage?

Explanation: The dashboard gained public trust because the researchers openly displayed its limitations and applied the same statistical standards to every constituency. This supports the inference that transparency and consistency can strengthen public confidence. The passage does not claim that analysis removes all errors, and it clearly distinguishes transliteration from translation. It also places intellectual courage above appearance or selective presentation.

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> Before a closely watched city election, a civic research unit created a public information dashboard. Its lead analyst, trained in <strong> psephology </strong>, warned that raw totals without context could mislead citizens. The team met to <strong> brainstorm </strong> ways to present turnout, regional variation, and statistical uncertainty without pretending to predict every result. They decided to <strong> embed </strong> short methodological notes beside each chart and to <strong> transliterate </strong> names written in another script so that readers could identify candidates without confusing transliteration with translation. <br><br> The project faced pressure from influential groups demanding the selective presentation of data. A <strong>lionhearted</strong> junior researcher refused to remove inconvenient figures and insisted that the same statistical rules be applied to every constituency. Her stand did not make the dashboard <strong> matchless </strong>; several design flaws remained, and some charts required revision. Nevertheless, the final product gained public trust because it displayed its limitations openly rather than concealing them. <br><br> The episode demonstrated that technical competence becomes socially valuable only when it is combined with intellectual courage. It also suggested that clarity is not achieved by simplifying evidence beyond recognition, but by explaining uncertainty, method, and terminology with care.

Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

Explanation: The passage explicitly states that several design flaws remained and that some charts required revision. Therefore, option (c) is correct. The junior researcher refused to remove inconvenient figures, and the dashboard was not described as flawless. The team explained uncertainty through methodological notes, and candidate names were transliterated into another script rather than translated into another language.

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> Before a closely watched city election, a civic research unit created a public information dashboard. Its lead analyst, trained in <strong> psephology </strong>, warned that raw totals without context could mislead citizens. The team met to <strong> brainstorm </strong> ways to present turnout, regional variation, and statistical uncertainty without pretending to predict every result. They decided to <strong> embed </strong> short methodological notes beside each chart and to <strong> transliterate </strong> names written in another script so that readers could identify candidates without confusing transliteration with translation. <br><br> The project faced pressure from influential groups demanding the selective presentation of data. A <strong>lionhearted</strong> junior researcher refused to remove inconvenient figures and insisted that the same statistical rules be applied to every constituency. Her stand did not make the dashboard <strong> matchless </strong>; several design flaws remained, and some charts required revision. Nevertheless, the final product gained public trust because it displayed its limitations openly rather than concealing them. <br><br> The episode demonstrated that technical competence becomes socially valuable only when it is combined with intellectual courage. It also suggested that clarity is not achieved by simplifying evidence beyond recognition, but by explaining uncertainty, method, and terminology with care.

Which word is closest in meaning to lionhearted as used in the passage?

Explanation: Lionhearted describes the junior researcher’s courage in resisting pressure and defending the consistent presentation of data. Intrepid similarly means fearless and courageous, making it the closest synonym. Fainthearted, craven, and timid indicate a lack of courage and are antonyms. Commonplace means ordinary and does not describe the researcher’s brave conduct.

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> Before a closely watched city election, a civic research unit created a public information dashboard. Its lead analyst, trained in <strong> psephology </strong>, warned that raw totals without context could mislead citizens. The team met to <strong> brainstorm </strong> ways to present turnout, regional variation, and statistical uncertainty without pretending to predict every result. They decided to <strong> embed </strong> short methodological notes beside each chart and to <strong> transliterate </strong> names written in another script so that readers could identify candidates without confusing transliteration with translation. <br><br> The project faced pressure from influential groups demanding the selective presentation of data. A <strong>lionhearted</strong> junior researcher refused to remove inconvenient figures and insisted that the same statistical rules be applied to every constituency. Her stand did not make the dashboard <strong> matchless </strong>; several design flaws remained, and some charts required revision. Nevertheless, the final product gained public trust because it displayed its limitations openly rather than concealing them. <br><br> The episode demonstrated that technical competence becomes socially valuable only when it is combined with intellectual courage. It also suggested that clarity is not achieved by simplifying evidence beyond recognition, but by explaining uncertainty, method, and terminology with care.

Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym of matchless as used in the passage?

Explanation: Matchless means incomparable, peerless, unrivalled, or so excellent that no equal can be found. The passage states that the dashboard was not matchless because it still contained design flaws. Ordinary is therefore the most suitable antonym because it suggests something common or lacking exceptional distinction. The remaining alternatives are all synonyms of matchless.