This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 26 July 2026, the same 7 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.
ESTIVAL
Explanation: Estival means relating to or occurring in summer, so Summery is the best synonym. Wintry expresses the opposite seasonal idea, Southern relates to direction rather than summer, and Aimlessness describes a lack of direction. Therefore, option b) is correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
RUDDER
Explanation: A rudder is a flat movable part used to steer a ship, boat or aircraft, and Helm is its synonym. Drift suggests uncontrolled movement and is an antonym-related idea, Plate is associated with a goblet as an opposite type of object, and Shield is connected with protection rather than steering. Therefore, option c) is correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
BOREAL
Explanation: Boreal means relating to the northern regions or the north wind, so Southern is its direct opposite. Polar, Northern, and Arctic are connected with the north or cold northern regions and therefore do not express the opposite meaning. Hence, option d) is correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
JAVELIN
Explanation: A javelin is a light spear designed to be thrown, while Defence represents protection rather than an attacking or throwing weapon and is given as an antonym. Lance, Spear, and Dart are synonyms or closely related words for a javelin. Therefore, option a) is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A drinking vessel having a bowl, stem and base.
Explanation: A Goblet is a drinking vessel with a bowl, stem and base, so it exactly substitutes the given sentence. A rudder is used for steering, a javelin is a light throwing spear, and boreal relates to northern regions. Therefore, option b) is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A light spear designed to be thrown, especially in athletics.
Explanation: A Javelin is a light spear designed to be thrown, particularly in athletic events, so it is the exact one-word substitution. Estival relates to summer, a goblet is a drinking vessel, and a rudder is used to steer a vessel or aircraft. Therefore, option d) is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Relating to the northern regions or the north wind.
Explanation: Boreal means relating to the northern regions or the north wind, making it the correct one-word substitution. Estival relates to summer, a rudder is a steering device, and a goblet is a drinking vessel. Therefore, option a) is correct.
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