English Language

Vocabulary and Synonyms

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Vocabulary and synonyms are essential components of English language sections across competitive exams. This topic tests word associations, context meanings, and precise vocabulary skills. Regular practice helps test takers score higher in SSC, banking, and railway recruitment tests.

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Vocabulary and Synonyms Questions

Multiple choice

The latin maxim “Nemo dat quod non habet” means

  1. an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth

  2. never dare to quarrel with a good seller

  3. no one can give what he has not got

  4. let the buyer beware
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Nemo dat quod non habet' is a fundamental legal principle meaning 'no one can give what they do not have.' In property and commercial law, this means a person cannot transfer better title to goods than they possess - you cannot pass ownership rights you don't yourself hold.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the odd one out.

  1. Excited

  2. Energetic

  3. Lazy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Lazy means unwilling to do any work or make an effort. Other words are opposite to it in meaning.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the odd one out.

  1. Clever

  2. Dull

  3. Sharp
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Dull' means 'slow to understand something or stupid'. All the other options imply 'intelligence'.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the odd one out.

  1. Wise

  2. Silly

  3. Senseless
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Wise' means 'having or showing experience, knowledge or intelligence'. All the other words mean 'lacking common sense'.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the odd one out.

  1. Hope : Expectation

  2. Adore : Worship

  3. Dishearten : Encourage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Hope' is a similar word for 'expectation'. 'Adore' is a similar word for 'worship'.'Dishearten' is an opposite word to 'encourage'.