12 new English words for 21 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: उग्र/ आमूल परिवर्तनवादी
Synonyms: Profound, Thoroughgoing, Far-Reaching, Wide-Ranging, Extensive
Antonyms: Secondary, Extrinsic, Superficial
Example: <strong>Radical</strong> students disrupted the President's speech at the university.
Hindi meaning: युद्ध/ विरोध/लड़ाई
Synonyms: Battle, Fighting, Armed Conflict, War, Warfare
Antonyms: Harmony, Peace, Calm, Accord
Example: He was killed in <strong>combat</strong> during the Second World War.
Hindi meaning: कट्टरपंथी/ सांप्रदायिक
Synonyms: Dogmatic, Fanatic, Extremist
Antonyms: Liberal, Broad Minded, Nonsectarian
Example: The <strong>sectarian</strong> preacher would not obey any laws that contrasted with his religious beliefs.
Hindi meaning: मोर्चाबंदी करना/ किलेबंदी करना
Synonyms: Blockade, Obstruct, Bar, Block Off, Fence In, Seal Up
Antonyms: Opening, Aid
Example: The rebels are <strong>barricading</strong> the city, hence building a large wall across the road.
Hindi meaning: हटाना/विस्थापित करना
Synonyms: Remove, Move, Shift, Displace, Evict
Antonyms: Plant, Take in
Example: He attacked the East Romans, but he was unable to <strong>dislodge</strong> them from southern Spain, and was obliged to formally acknowledge the suzerainty of the Empire.
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Hindi meaning: कवचधारी
Synonyms: Protected, Guarded, Shielded, Indestructible
Antonyms: Unprotected, Vulnerable, Unarmored
Example: In a gorilla war each soldier is advised <strong>armored</strong> always.
Hindi meaning: सावधान/चौकन्ना
Synonyms: Cautious, Careful, Vigilant, Attentive
Antonyms: Careless, Incautious, Inattentive, Heedless
Example: One of the most important lessons that parents must teach young children is to always be <strong>wary</strong> of strangers.
Hindi meaning: काफी होना/पर्याप्त होना
Synonyms: Be Enough, Be Sufficient, Be Adequate, Meet Requirements, Satisfy, Content.
Antonyms: Dissatisfy, Miss.
Example: Since I only have thirty dollars, this amount must <strong>suffice</strong> for my weekly food purchases.
Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन/अतिक्रमण
Synonyms: Breach, Infringement, Wrongdoing, Defiance
Antonyms: Obedience, Goodness
Example: When the banker stole funds from the vault, he made a huge <strong>transgression</strong>.
Hindi meaning: संप्रभुता/प्रभुत्व/सर्वोच्च सत्ता
Synonyms: Dominance, Preeminence, Primacy, Supremacy
Example: The Japanese fought heroically to defend their homeland’s <strong>sovereignty</strong>.
Hindi meaning: शरण देना
Synonyms: Harbor, Refuge, Protect, Keep Safe, Shield
Antonyms: Endanger, Expose
Example: When it rains, people always take <strong>shelter</strong> in the doorway of shops.
Hindi meaning: मानवीय/लोकोपकारी
Synonyms: Altruistic, Philanthropic, Charitable, Humane
Antonyms: Inhumane, Uncharitable, Uncompassionate
Example: An anonymous <strong>humanitarian</strong> donated a large sum to the organization against domestic violence.
