11 new English words for 14 October 2016, each with its meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Learn them today and revise them with the daily quiz — useful for SSC, Bank, Railway, UPSC and IELTS.
Hindi meaning: सतत/निरन्तर
Synonyms: Continuous, Persistent, Non Stopping, Unceasing
Antonyms: Intermittent, Ending, Stopping
Example: If you are <strong>relentless</strong> in pursuit of your dreams, you will achieve them.
Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन करने वाला कसूरवार/दोषी
Synonyms: Culprit, Felon, Delinquent, Guilty
Antonyms: Disciple, Follower
Example: At the same time any manifest contradiction of the Articles, or any obvious evasion of them, would subject the <strong>offender</strong> to the penalties of deprivation.
Hindi meaning: नियमित/संतुलित
Synonyms: Equiponderant, Regular, Firm, Stable, Tenacious
Antonyms: Irregular, Imbalanced, Unsteady, Unstable
Example: He finally found a <strong>steady</strong> job after working part-time at a number of different places for a couple of years.
Hindi meaning: निराशावाद
Synonyms: Gloominess, Dark Side View, Expectation of Negativity
Antonyms: Optimism, Positive Hope, Brightly Sided
Example: A person who embraces <strong>pessimism</strong> will never see the rainbow that often follows the rain.
Hindi meaning: ठप करना/अवस्र्द्ध करना
Synonyms: Halt, Stop, Hinder, Impede, Interrupt
Antonyms: Forward, Promote, Assist, Help
Example: The peace process has been <strong>stalled</strong> by the leaders' unwillingness to compromise on a number of key issues.
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Hindi meaning: गतिहीन/स्थिर/मंद
Synonyms: Stationary, Motionless, Dull, Still
Antonyms: Active, Moving, Mobile
Example: Because John needs more money and his current salary has been <strong>stagnant</strong> for three years, he is looking for a new job.
Hindi meaning: लापरवाह
Synonyms: Unsteady, Infirm, Sluggish, Lingering, Flabby
Antonyms: Quick, Alert, Stiff, Lively
Example: When the Soviet Union dissolved only two years later, not with a bang but with a whimper, we were <strong>slack</strong>-jawed with surprise.
Hindi meaning: विराम
Synonyms: Abatement, Postponement, Amnesty, Pardon
Antonyms: Continuation
Example: He accepted the death sentence and refused to appeal for a <strong>reprieve</strong>.
Hindi meaning: कठोर/सख्त/कडा
Synonyms: Strict, Rigid, Severe, Harsh, Tight, Inflexible
Antonyms: Flexible, Amenable, Lenient
Example: Airplanes must pass <strong>stringent</strong> safety tests before they are allowed to be passenger carriers.
Hindi meaning: बदलाव/परिवर्तन
Synonyms: Reorganize, Rearrange, Redefine.
Antonyms: Continuation, Extension
Example: After three years of inception, his company did not show any progress, he needs to <strong>rejig</strong> the complete structure of the company for sustainable growth.
Hindi meaning: अनुबंध
Synonyms: Contract, Bond, Deal, Transaction
Antonyms: Disagreement, Refusal, Denial
Example: The priest’s <strong>covenant</strong> is an agreement between him and God.
