Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Our school had decided to take us to the Himalayas for excursion. I ________ to convince my mother to give consent.
Our school had decided to take us to the Himalayas for excursion. I ________ to convince my mother to give consent.
Anonymous Quiz
7%
Fought fire with fire
27%
Brought home the bacon
11%
Made waves
55%
Left no stone unturned
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Find out which part of the sentence has an error.
The evolutionary history of penguins (1)/ is well- researched and represents a show case of(2)/ evolution biography(3)/ No error (4).
The evolutionary history of penguins (1)/ is well- researched and represents a show case of(2)/ evolution biography(3)/ No error (4).
Anonymous Quiz
10%
1
56%
2
22%
3
11%
4
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Important Passes In India
Arunachal Pradesh
• Dihang Pass
• Diphu Pass
Himachal Pradesh
• Shipki La Pass
• Rohtang Pass
Jammu & Kashmir
• Pir Panjal Pass
• Banihal Pass
• Burzil Pass
Ladakh
• Khardung La Pass
• Zoji La Pass
Sikkim
• Nathu La Pass
• Jelep La Pass
Uttarakhand
• Lipu Lekh Pass
• Mana Pass
Arunachal Pradesh
• Dihang Pass
• Diphu Pass
Himachal Pradesh
• Shipki La Pass
• Rohtang Pass
Jammu & Kashmir
• Pir Panjal Pass
• Banihal Pass
• Burzil Pass
Ladakh
• Khardung La Pass
• Zoji La Pass
Sikkim
• Nathu La Pass
• Jelep La Pass
Uttarakhand
• Lipu Lekh Pass
• Mana Pass
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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 17.12.2024
1. CAPITULATE (VERB): (आत्मसमर्पण करना): surrender
Synonyms: give in, yield
Antonyms: resist
Example Sentence:The patriots had to capitulate to the enemy forces.
2 TANGIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (वास्तविक): palpable
Synonyms: tactile, material
Antonyms: intangible
Example Sentence:The ambience of neglect and abandonment was almost tangible.
3. IMPLICATION (NOUN): (निहितार्थ): suggestion
Synonyms: inference, insinuation
Antonyms: explicit statement
Example Sentence:The implication is that no one person at the bank is responsible.
4. NAÏVE (ADJECTIVE): (भोला-भाला): innocent
Synonyms: unsophisticated, artless
Antonyms: sophisticated
Example Sentence:I had a sweet, naive look when I smiled.
5 PROSCRIBE (VERB): (बहिष्कार करना): forbid
Synonyms: prohibit, ban
Antonyms: allow, permit
Example Sentence:Strikes remained proscribed in the armed forces.
6. IMPAIR (VERB): (क्षीण करना): damage
Synonyms: harm, diminish
Antonyms: improve
Example Sentence:A noisy job could permanently impair their hearing.
7. INTRINSIC (ADJECTIVE): (अंतर्भूत): inherent
Synonyms: innate, inborn
Antonyms: extrinsic
Example Sentence:Access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life.
8. RENEGE (VERB): (छोड़ना): go back on
Synonyms: break, back out of
Antonyms: keep
Example Sentence:If you renege on the deal now, I'll fight you in the courts.
9. TENACITY (NOUN): (दृढ़ता): persistence
Synonyms: determination, perseverance
Antonyms: irresoluteness
Example Sentence:She fought with tenacity born of anxiety.
10. VARY (VERB): (पृथक होना): differ
Synonyms: range, extend
Antonyms: agree
Example Sentence:The properties vary in price.
1. CAPITULATE (VERB): (आत्मसमर्पण करना): surrender
Synonyms: give in, yield
Antonyms: resist
Example Sentence:The patriots had to capitulate to the enemy forces.
2 TANGIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (वास्तविक): palpable
Synonyms: tactile, material
Antonyms: intangible
Example Sentence:The ambience of neglect and abandonment was almost tangible.
3. IMPLICATION (NOUN): (निहितार्थ): suggestion
Synonyms: inference, insinuation
Antonyms: explicit statement
Example Sentence:The implication is that no one person at the bank is responsible.
4. NAÏVE (ADJECTIVE): (भोला-भाला): innocent
Synonyms: unsophisticated, artless
Antonyms: sophisticated
Example Sentence:I had a sweet, naive look when I smiled.
5 PROSCRIBE (VERB): (बहिष्कार करना): forbid
Synonyms: prohibit, ban
Antonyms: allow, permit
Example Sentence:Strikes remained proscribed in the armed forces.
6. IMPAIR (VERB): (क्षीण करना): damage
Synonyms: harm, diminish
Antonyms: improve
Example Sentence:A noisy job could permanently impair their hearing.
7. INTRINSIC (ADJECTIVE): (अंतर्भूत): inherent
Synonyms: innate, inborn
Antonyms: extrinsic
Example Sentence:Access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life.
8. RENEGE (VERB): (छोड़ना): go back on
Synonyms: break, back out of
Antonyms: keep
Example Sentence:If you renege on the deal now, I'll fight you in the courts.
9. TENACITY (NOUN): (दृढ़ता): persistence
Synonyms: determination, perseverance
Antonyms: irresoluteness
Example Sentence:She fought with tenacity born of anxiety.
10. VARY (VERB): (पृथक होना): differ
Synonyms: range, extend
Antonyms: agree
Example Sentence:The properties vary in price.
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Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
P. plastics, and not available in sufficient quantities in India
Q. rather one for specific, targeted applications as a majority of
R. compostable plastics are more expensive than conventional
S. compostable plastic packaging is not a blanket solution, but
P. plastics, and not available in sufficient quantities in India
Q. rather one for specific, targeted applications as a majority of
R. compostable plastics are more expensive than conventional
S. compostable plastic packaging is not a blanket solution, but
The question below consists of a set of labeled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P. We are naturally social creatures.
Q. A bit of solitude—as everyone from Thoreau to Proust have written about—is one of our most powerful tools for disconnecting and recharging.
R. This does not mean you need to lock yourself away in a room at the end of the day.
S. However, all that time with people takes its toll.
P. We are naturally social creatures.
Q. A bit of solitude—as everyone from Thoreau to Proust have written about—is one of our most powerful tools for disconnecting and recharging.
R. This does not mean you need to lock yourself away in a room at the end of the day.
S. However, all that time with people takes its toll.
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Synonym of Mercurial
(SSC CGL 2019)
(SSC CGL 2019)
Anonymous Quiz
11%
Predictable
38%
Interchangeable
18%
Permanent
33%
Volatile
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
Somebody told me that there had been an explosion in the Town Hall.
Somebody told me that there had been an explosion in the Town Hall.
Anonymous Quiz
15%
I was told by somebody about the explosion in the Town Hall
17%
I was told about the explosion in the Town Hall.
24%
I was informed that there was an explosion in the Town Hall.
44%
I was told by somebody that there had been an explosion in the Town Hall.
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Anshul told me that his mother was not at home and that she would be back the following day.
Anshul told me that his mother was not at home and that she would be back the following day.
Anonymous Quiz
64%
Anshul said to me, “My mother is not at home. She will be back tomorrow.”
18%
Anshul said to me, “My mother was not at home. She will be back the following day.”
10%
Anshul said to me, “My mother is not at home. She would be back the following day.”
7%
Anshul said to me, “His mother was not at home. She would be back tomorrow.”
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Select the correctly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
20%
Impresionable
48%
Impeccable
19%
Suceptible
13%
Propencity
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
55%
Medetative
21%
Apprehensive
19%
Appended
5%
Pensive
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Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response which is the most appropriate expression.
Yellow journalism
Yellow journalism
Anonymous Quiz
11%
Paid storytelling
7%
Government reports published on yellow coloured papers
59%
Writings in newspaper that try to influence people’s opinion by story language & false information
23%
Journalism which agrees completely with the policies of the governments and capitalists
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
The tail is wagging the dog
The tail is wagging the dog
Anonymous Quiz
12%
A situation where a small good thing makes everyone happy
62%
The less important or subsidiary factor, person or thing dominates a situation
13%
A person who is always happy to meet you
13%
Even smaller tasks become important if the whole project is to succeed
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
A liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
A liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Anonymous Quiz
33%
Viscous
34%
Potion
16%
Dulcet
17%
Luscious
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
To throw an event into confusion or disorder
To throw an event into confusion or disorder
Anonymous Quiz
52%
Disrupt
28%
Detonate
14%
Erupt
6%
Explode
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Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic; it is believed to be written around 500 BC to 100 BC. believed to be written Ramayana is an ancient around 500 BC
Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic; it is believed to be written around 500 BC to 100 BC. believed to be written Ramayana is an ancient around 500 BC
Anonymous Quiz
31%
Believed to be written
38%
Ramayana is an ancient
23%
Around 500BC to 100BC
9%
Sanskrit epic; it is
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The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Passengers started behaving / violent when / they were asked / to leave the bus station.
Passengers started behaving / violent when / they were asked / to leave the bus station.
Anonymous Quiz
35%
Passengers started behaving
45%
Violent when
13%
They were asked
6%
To leave the bus station
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Today's word
Bestow /bɪˈstoʊ/ (verb)
Meaning: To give or present something as an honor, gift, or privilege.
Examples:
1. The committee decided to bestow the award on her for her contributions to the community.
2. He felt honored to have wisdom and guidance bestowed upon him by his mentors.
Bestow /bɪˈstoʊ/ (verb)
Meaning: To give or present something as an honor, gift, or privilege.
Examples:
1. The committee decided to bestow the award on her for her contributions to the community.
2. He felt honored to have wisdom and guidance bestowed upon him by his mentors.
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