Daily Vocabulary from Indian Newspapers ( 10 October 2025): DAILY QUIZ

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👉 Daily Vocabulary from Indian Newspapers and Publications – October 10, 2025

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Daily Vocabulary from Indian Newspapers ( 10 October 2025): DAILY QUIZ

1. Which of the following best captures the meaning of despair as used in this context?

Temporary sadness resulting from a specific setback Complete loss of hope accompanied by a sense of utter futility Mild disappointment that can be easily overcome Anger directed at external circumstances beyond one's control Resignation to accept unfavorable conditions without emotion

2. Select the word that is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE in meaning to consequence:

Insignificance Antecedent Triviality Irrelevance Negligibility

3. The committee concluded that the executive’s behavior was __________ rather than merely unethical, representing a fundamental deviation from normal psychological functioning that compromised his capacity for rational decision-making.

reprehensible pathological egregious unprecedented calculated

4. Which scenario best exemplifies someone successfully resisting temptation?

A politician accepts a lucrative lobbying position immediately after leaving office, despite having criticized such practices throughout her career An athlete adheres to a strict training regimen and declines invitations to late-night social events during competition season A student chooses an easier course to protect her GPA rather than challenging herself with advanced material An investor liquidates stocks during a market downturn to avoid further losses A researcher publishes preliminary findings to secure funding before completing comprehensive verification

5. Select the word that is MOST closely related in meaning to absurd:

Preposterous Unusual Unexpected Unconventional Improbable