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Asked: August 15, 20252025-08-15T07:20:25+00:00 2025-08-15T07:20:25+00:00

Daily Vocabulary from Indian Newspapers (15 August 2025): DAILY QUIZ

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Ready to put your vocabulary skills to the test? Today’s quiz features 5 powerful words straight from India’s leading newspapers – words that are shaping conversations in politics, society, and current affairs right now.

Before you dive into the quiz, make sure you’ve thoroughly studied today’s vocabulary lesson: Daily Vocabulary from Indian Newspapers – August 15, 2025

📖 Why take this quiz?

  • Master vocabulary that appears in real-world contexts
  • Build confidence with words from The Hindu, Indian Express, and other leading publications
  • Track your progress as you expand your active vocabulary
  • Prepare for competitive exams with practical, relevant word knowledge

Your mission: Study the 5 featured words (Subservient, Handcuffed, Forefront, Triumphant, Apprehended) along with their contexts, meanings, and usage examples. Then return here to ace the quiz!

Remember: These aren’t just random words – they’re vocabulary gems from today’s headlines that will enhance your reading comprehension and communication skills.

Ready to prove your vocabulary mastery? Let’s begin! ⚡

 

Daily Vocabulary from Indian Newspapers (15 August 2025): DAILY QUIZ

1. In diplomatic negotiations, the ambassador refused to adopt a subservient stance toward the opposing delegation, despite pressure from his superiors to acquiesce to their demands.

In this context, “subservient” most nearly means:

"Subservient" means showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others, often to the point of being obsequious or overly submissive. In this diplomatic context, it suggests the ambassador refused to be excessively deferential or to subordinate his position unreasonably. Option A is incorrect because being diplomatic doesn't imply excessive deference. Option C suggests caution, which isn't the same as submissiveness. Option D describes professional behavior without the negative connotation of excessive compliance. Option E confuses intellectual capacity with behavioral deference, which are distinct concepts.

2. The brilliant research scientist felt __________ by the university’s restrictive policies and inadequate funding, which severely limited her ability to pursue groundbreaking experiments.

"Handcuffed" in this figurative sense means to be severely restricted or constrained in one's ability to act or function effectively. The scientist's limitations due to policies and funding create a perfect parallel to being physically restrained. Option A (liberated) is the opposite of being restricted. Option C (vindicated) means to be cleared of blame or proven right, which doesn't fit the context of limitation. Option D (galvanized) means to be stimulated into action, which contradicts the sense of restriction. Option E (ostracized) means to be excluded socially, which doesn't capture the sense of operational limitation described.

3. Which word is most similar in meaning to “forefront” as used in the sentence: “The researcher’s innovative methodology placed her at the forefront of climate science”?

"Forefront" means the leading or most prominent position in a particular field or activity. "Vanguard" shares this meaning, referring to the group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas. Both words suggest being at the cutting edge or in the most advanced position. Option A (periphery) means the outer edge or boundary, which is opposite to forefront. Option B (culmination) refers to the highest point or final stage, but doesn't convey the sense of leading innovation. Option D (foundation) suggests a base or starting point rather than a leading position. Option E (precedent) refers to an earlier example that serves as a guide, which doesn't match the contemporary leadership implied by forefront.

4. Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to “triumphant”:

"Triumphant" means having achieved victory or success, typically accompanied by feelings of joy and satisfaction. "Crestfallen" means disappointed and dejected, especially after a failure or defeat, making it the most direct antonym. The emotional states are completely opposite—triumph versus disappointment. Option A (celebratory) is actually similar to triumphant, both involving positive celebration. Option C (boastful) might accompany triumph but isn't opposite to it. Option D (vindicated) means proven right or justified, which often accompanies triumph rather than opposing it. Option E (exuberant) describes energetic happiness, which aligns with rather than opposes triumphant feelings.

5. In which scenario would “apprehended” be used most appropriately to mean “understood” rather than “arrested”?

"Apprehended" has two distinct meanings: to arrest or detain (law enforcement context) and to understand or grasp mentally (intellectual context). In option B, the word refers to sudden intellectual comprehension or understanding of a complex philosophical concept. The student "grasped" or "comprehended" the meaning, not physically seized anything. All other options (A, C, D, E) use "apprehended" in the law enforcement sense of capturing or arresting someone. This question tests understanding of the word's dual meanings and the ability to distinguish context-dependent usage, which is crucial for GRE-level vocabulary comprehension.

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