Daily Vocabulary from Indian Newspapers (25 July 2025): DAILY QUIZ

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This isn’t just any vocabulary lesson—these are carefully curated words from leading Indian newspapers and publications like The Hindu, Times of India, and The Wire. Each word comes with real context, practical usage, and memory tips that will stick with you long after the quiz.

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The Strategy: Study first, quiz second. Spend 10-15 minutes with the detailed explanations, examples, and cultural references in the article. Then test your understanding with our 5 carefully crafted MCQs.

Are you ready to prove that you’ve truly absorbed today’s vocabulary gems: Grafted, Caesarism, Deputed, Brittleness, and Configuration?

Daily Vocabulary from Indian Newspapers (25 July 2025): DAILY QUIZ

1. In academic discourse, a scholar would most appropriately use “grafted” to describe which intellectual process?

A researcher who completely replaces one theoretical framework with another in their analysis A philosopher who seamlessly integrates concepts from Eastern mysticism into Western analytical philosophy A historian who chronologically traces the evolution of ideas across different time periods A scientist who validates existing theories through repeated experimental verification An author who translates complex academic concepts into accessible language for general audiencesAn author who translates complex academic concepts into accessible language for general audiences

2. “Caesarism” as a political concept most precisely refers to:

A system of government based on hereditary succession and aristocratic privilege The concentration of power in a single leader who claims mandate through popular appeal while undermining democratic institutions A military dictatorship that maintains control through force and suppression of civil liberties A form of constitutional monarchy where the ruler's power is limited by legislative oversight An oligarchic system where power is shared among a small group of influential elites

3. When the chief executive could not attend the international summit, she _________ her most experienced advisor to represent the organization’s interests and negotiate on her behalf with full decision-making authority.

appointed deputed nominated commissioned designated

4. Which term represents the most sophisticated antonym for “brittleness” when applied to systems or structures?

Flexibility Resilience Durability Robustness Plasticity

5. In technical and scientific contexts, “configuration” most precisely corresponds to which term?

Architecture Topology Structure Framework Arrangement