A precedent is an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in similar situations. In this context, the speaker is asking if there is any past example or case that supports the person’s argument or situation.
Directions: In each question below, word is used in four different ways. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIA...
In each of the following questions, a word has been given and used in three statements. You are supposed to identify which of the statement/s use/s the ...
MALICE
Combat
(i) They both reached for their combat suits and weapons.
(ii) Young children have to combat the constant desire to eat chocolate.<...
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
LACONIC
Prevent a person from having or using something.
Select the correct antonym of the given word.
Exodus
Capital
I. Many countries have done away with the capital punishment because it has been experienced that it is not helping the cause at all...
Canvas
I. The artist used a large canvas to create a breathtaking landscape painting.
II. ...
(a) The press release was written by a professional.
(b) It lacked the rigid formal style and naturalness.
(i) still
(ii) yet
(iii) but