Daily Vocabulary from Indian Newspapers (28 August 2025): DAILY QUIZ

This quiz is designed to test not just your memory, but also your ability to apply these words in real contexts. Regular practice like this helps you build a sharper vocabulary, improve comprehension, and gain confidence for exams and everyday usage.

So, read the article first, learn the words, and then take the quiz to see how much you’ve mastered today. Consistency is the key—make this a daily habit, and you’ll see the difference in no time!

1. The diplomat’s inflammatory remarks _______ a crisis that had been simmering beneath the surface for months, turning what could have been resolved through quiet negotiation into an international incident.

mitigated deliberated extrapolated precipitated corroborated

2. Which of the following best captures the essence of “hobnobbing”?

Socializing familiarly with people of higher social status Engaging in heated political debates with strangers Participating in exclusive recreational activities Conducting formal business negotiations Attending large public gatherings frequently

3. In the context of personality traits, which word represents the most direct antonym of “yielding”?

compassionate gregarious meticulous contemplative intransigent

4. A literature professor analyzing student engagement would most appropriately use “enthusiastically” to describe a student who:

submits assignments punctually and follows all formatting requirements precisely takes comprehensive notes and reviews material systematically before exams volunteers animated interpretations and initiates passionate discussions about texts asks clarifying questions about assignment parameters during office hours respectfully disagrees with the professor's literary interpretations in class

5. Which word most precisely matches the meaning of “anticipation” in this sentence: “Her anticipation of the merger’s announcement kept her awake, as she mentally rehearsed various scenarios”?

intuition expectancy speculation anxiety preparation