11 new English words for 16 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: रूखा/ ठंडा/ बेरुखा
Synonyms: Gelid, Iced, Unfriendly, Lack of Cordiality
Antonyms: Amicable, Warm, Friendly, Responsive
Example: The <strong>frosty</strong> nature of some nations towards each other, indirectly affecting the international trade scenario.
Hindi meaning: पुनस्र्त्थानशील/ फिर उठ खडा होने वाला
Synonyms: Revived, Reinstituted, Invigorated, Renascent
Antonyms: Dormant, Passive, Inert, Inoperative
Example: The enemy had also noticed the cloud of dust, but not as soon as they should have as their focus had been entirely directed upon us and our <strong>resurgent</strong> numbers
Hindi meaning: आरोप
Synonyms: Accusation, Imputation, Indictment, Charge
Antonyms: Exculpation, Denial
Example: His reputation in the service had suffered from <strong>allegations</strong> of intemperate drinking, which, whether well founded or not, certainly impaired his usefulness as a soldier.
Hindi meaning: छोड़ देना/परित्याग करना
Synonyms: Demit, Chuck Up, Renounce, Abnegate
Antonyms: Restraint, Continual
Example: The police finally had to <strong>abandon</strong> their search after looking for the lost child for over a year
Hindi meaning: निशःस्त्रीकरण
Synonyms: Demilitarization, Arms Reduction, Neutralizing
Antonyms: Arming, Arm Yield
Example: In 1930, Britain, the U.S, Japan, France, and Italy all signed a naval <strong>disarmament</strong> treaty.
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Hindi meaning: समझौता/संधि
Synonyms: Accord, Pact, Deal, Covenant
Antonyms: Discord, Refusal, Disagreement
Example: The <strong>treaty</strong> on global warming signed in Brazil requires countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2020.
Hindi meaning: धुंधला/फीका/ संदेहास्पद
Synonyms: Cloudy, Dim, Dusky, Faded, Pale
Antonyms: Bright, Clean, Clear, Luminous
Example: Despite the darkness, the soldiers continued to make their way through the <strong>murky</strong> swamp.
Hindi meaning: प्रतिरोधी/बलात/ बलपूर्वक
Synonyms: Forced, Intimidating
Antonyms: Willing, Volunteering
Example: The governor has a hereditary army for <strong>coercive</strong> purposes.
Hindi meaning: अनबन/दरार/फूट
Synonyms: Crack, Breach, Estrangement, Miff, Antagonism
Antonyms: Concordance, Agreement
Example: A difference in perspectives caused a <strong>rift</strong> that forced the two friends to end their business partnership.
Hindi meaning: इनकार करना/खंडन करना
Synonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disaffirm, Invalidate, Refuse
Antonyms: Allow, Assist, Approve, Permit, Aid
Example: By being clever, Marvin was able to <strong>negate</strong> his opponent’s strategy during the card game.
Hindi meaning: मंदी
Synonyms: Slowness, Tardiness, Lull
Antonyms: Ascent, Rise, Increase
Example: “Profits have <strong>slumped</strong> somewhat this quarterâ€, said the CEO in common meeting.
