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Asked: August 30, 20252025-08-30T07:21:46+00:00 2025-08-30T07:21:46+00:00

Daily Vocabulary from Indian Newspapers (30 August 2025): DAILY QUIZ

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🎯 Daily Vocabulary Challenge – Test Your Word Power!

Ready to supercharge your vocabulary and boost your language skills? Welcome to today’s Daily Vocabulary Quiz – your gateway to mastering essential words from current affairs and publications!

📚 Before You Begin: Take a few minutes to thoroughly study today’s vocabulary lesson: Daily Vocabulary from Indian Newspapers and Publications – August 30, 2025

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Daily Vocabulary from Indian Newspapers (30 August 2025): DAILY QUIZ

1. Which of the following best captures the meaning of “hermetic” as used in academic and literary contexts?

"Hermetic" derives from Hermes Trismegistus and primarily means "completely sealed" or "isolated from external influences." In academic contexts, it describes systems, theories, or communities that are self-contained and impervious to outside interference. While option D might seem plausible due to the word's alchemical origins, the primary modern usage emphasizes isolation and imperviousness rather than mysticism. Option A confuses hermetic with "Hellenic," option C describes "ornate" or "baroque" styles, and option E refers to "exegetical" or "theological" works.

2. Which word represents the best antonym for “deterrent”?

A "deterrent" prevents or discourages action, making "catalyst" the most appropriate antonym since it accelerates or encourages processes and reactions. A catalyst promotes activity rather than hindering it, representing the opposite function of a deterrent. Options A, C, D, and E are all synonyms or near-synonyms of deterrent, as they all involve blocking, hindering, or preventing action. The key distinction is that while deterrents discourage behavior, catalysts actively promote and accelerate it.

3. The investigative journalist pursued the corruption story __________, refusing to be intimidated by threats from powerful officials who sought to suppress her findings.

"Ferociously" means with fierce intensity and relentless determination, which perfectly matches the context of a journalist who refuses intimidation and aggressively pursues a difficult story. The sentence structure emphasizes unwavering determination against powerful opposition. Option B (tentatively) suggests hesitation, which contradicts "refusing to be intimidated." Option C (sporadically) implies inconsistent effort, option D (superficially) suggests shallow investigation, and option E (diplomatically) implies cautious, tactful approach—all of which contradict the defiant, intensive pursuit described in the sentence.

4. Which term most closely parallels the concept of “dystopian”?

"Dystopian" describes an imagined society characterized by human misery, oppression, and degradation, typically under authoritarian control. "Totalitarian" represents the closest synonym, as dystopian societies are almost invariably characterized by total government control and suppression of individual freedoms. While not all totalitarian systems are dystopian, the oppressive control mechanism is central to both concepts. Option A (primordial) refers to early developmental stages, option C (egalitarian) promotes equality, option D (utilitarian) focuses on practical utility, and option E (libertarian) emphasizes individual freedom—all fundamentally opposed to dystopian characteristics.

5. In which scenario would “synergising” be most appropriately applied?

"Synergising" refers to the interaction of multiple elements working together to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their individual contributions. Option C exemplifies true synergy: different departments with specialized expertise collaborate to create an integrated strategy that surpasses what any single department could achieve alone. Option A involves individual work without collaboration, option B describes information sharing rather than collaborative creation, option D represents consolidation rather than synergistic cooperation, and option E, while creative, involves individual effort rather than the collaborative interaction essential to synergy. The key element is multiple parties working together to achieve enhanced results.

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