Daily Vocabulary from Indian Newspapers (11 August 2025): DAILY QUIZ

This 5-question MCQ quiz is designed to help you actively recall meanings, sharpen your contextual understanding, and ensure these words stay in your long-term memory. Read the article first, absorb the examples, and then put your learning to the test. Let’s see how many you can get right today!

1. Which of the following best captures the meaning of “legitimacy” as used in political discourse?

The popularity of a government among its citizens The constitutional authority and moral justification for wielding power The military strength that enables a regime to maintain control The economic prosperity achieved under a particular administration The diplomatic recognition received from other nations

2. The new corporate governance reforms emphasized that executives must demonstrate greater _______ to shareholders, ensuring that every strategic decision could be thoroughly justified and traced back to specific individuals.

transparency accountability profitability innovation collaboration

3. Which word is most similar in meaning to “irascible”?

Lethargic Choleric Pensive Gregarious Lugubrious

4. What would be the most appropriate antonym for “refurbished” in the context of consumer electronics?

Pristine Deteriorated Obsolete Authentic Contemporary

5. In which scenario would “manning” be used most appropriately to describe a complex operational challenge?

A software company deciding which programming languages to use for a new application A hospital administrator determining how to staff the emergency department during a nursing shortage A restaurant owner choosing between different suppliers for organic vegetables A university selecting textbooks for an advanced chemistry course A retailer negotiating lease terms for a new store location