Daily Vocabulary from International Newspapers (12 August 2025): DAILY QUIZ

This quick 5-question MCQ challenge is designed to help you actively recall the meanings, usage, and nuances of the words you just learned. Think of it as your daily brain workout—a small step each day that builds a rock-solid vocabulary over time.

1. What is the most precise definition of “curation” as it applies to modern digital platforms and museums?

The systematic acquisition of rare artifacts through competitive bidding processes The thoughtful selection, organization, and presentation of content or objects according to specific themes or criteria The comprehensive cataloging of all available items within a particular collection The process of authenticating and appraising valuable items for insurance purposes The restoration and preservation of damaged or deteriorating historical materials

2. The teacher’s strategic _______ helped the struggling student articulate her complex ideas about the philosophical text.

interruptions prompts corrections dismissals challenges

3. In which scenario does stereotyping pose the most significant threat to objective decision-making?

When a film director chooses actors based on their previous successful roles in similar genres When a hiring manager unconsciously favors candidates from certain universities over equally qualified applicants ) When a marketing team targets specific demographics based on documented consumer research data When a teacher assigns reading levels based on standardized assessment scores When a restaurant recommends dishes based on customers' stated dietary preferences

4. Which word best captures the figurative meaning of “explode” when describing a sudden increase in population growth?

Diminish Stabilize Surge Migrate Disperse

5. What term best represents the functional opposite of a “critic” in the context of artistic evaluation?

Analyst Advocate Connoisseur Commentator Scholar