Daily Vocabulary from International Newspapers (25 August 2025): DAILY QUIZ

Ready to transform your vocabulary from ordinary to extraordinary? Welcome to our brand-new Daily Vocabulary Quiz – your gateway to mastering words that matter in real-world contexts!

Success in vocabulary building isn’t just about memorizing definitions – it’s about understanding words in their natural habitat. That’s why we’ve designed this quiz to complement our comprehensive daily vocabulary posts.

1. In topographical terms, an acclivity refers to:

A steep downward slope that creates erosion patterns A flat plateau formation between two mountain ranges An upward slope or inclined surface rising from a lower level An upward slope or inclined surface rising from a lower level A narrow pass or gap between two elevated landforms

2. The wealthy collector’s mansion was filled with expensive artifacts and genuine antiques, but visitors were often surprised to discover that his prized centerpiece was merely a colorful _______ he had purchased from a street vendor decades earlier.

heirloom bauble relic masterpiece treasure

3. Which word represents the best antonym for dimwit?

Scholar Genius Intellectual Savant Luminary

4. In which scenario would the use of a gavel be most inappropriate and potentially counterproductive?

A judge calling for order during a contentious courtroom proceeding An auctioneer finalizing the sale of a valuable painting to the highest bidder A marriage counselor attempting to mediate between two arguing spouses A city council chairperson maintaining decorum during a public hearing A parliamentary speaker enforcing procedural rules during legislative debate

5. Which word is most synonymous with sullen?

Melancholy Morose Pensive Withdrawn Despondent