12 new English words for 23 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: मजबूत/ ठोस
Synonyms: Stout, Sturdy, Firm, Stable, Durable
Antonyms: Fragile, Unstable, Infirm, Unhealthy
Example: After the war, the president had the job of turning his weakened country into a <strong>robust</strong> one.
Hindi meaning: आस-पास होना/के लगभग होना
Synonyms: Lie In The Vicinity, Nearby, Very Close
Antonyms: Distant, Gap, Far Ahead
Example: The Canadian dollar is <strong>hovering</strong> around 80.70 cents US, down 0.34 cents from Wednesday's close.
Hindi meaning: निर्भर/आश्रित
Synonyms: Dependent, Having Trust, Having or showing faith
Antonyms: Doubtful, Apprehensive, Un Reliant
Example: The people of Bangladesh are heavily <strong>reliant</strong> on agriculture.
Hindi meaning: संकलित करना
Synonyms: Colligate, Gather, Collect, Compose
Antonyms: Disorganize, Divide, Disperse, Scatter
Example: The author spent years <strong>compiling</strong> facts about different tourist sites in Europe before writing his travel book.
Hindi meaning: हानिकारक/ बाधाकारी
Synonyms: Troublemaking, Troublesome, Disorderly, Undisciplined, Turbulent
Antonyms: Calmed, Soothed, Disciplined
Example: The weather has caused serious <strong>disruptions</strong> to the airline schedule.
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Hindi meaning: भरपूर/भरा हुआ/भारयुक्त
Synonyms: Loaded, Replete, Stuffy, Teeming
Antonyms: Empty, up to the mark, Required
Example: Although I am not concerned about the trip through the jungle, I do know the journey will be <strong>fraught</strong> with risks.
Hindi meaning: अवगत/जानकार/ परिचित
Synonyms: Aware, Conscious, Apprised, Familiar, Well-Informed
Antonyms: Ignorant, Senseless, Unaware
Example: As a starving writer, Elaine is very <strong>cognizant</strong> of the fact that success does not come overnight.
Hindi meaning: मंदी/उदासी
Synonyms: Depression, stagnancy, Melancholy, Gloom, Dejection, Despondency, Dispiritedness.
Antonyms: Elation, Liveliness, Gladness
Example: The Japanese economy is going through <strong>doldrums</strong> because earlier it has shifted it’s focused from production to import.
Hindi meaning: अवांछनीय
Synonyms: Disagreeable, Unpleasant, Undesirable, Difficult, Nasty
Antonyms: Pleasant, Agreeable, Requiring
Example: Some of the committee members were not satisfied with <strong>unenviable</strong> decisions taken in the general meeting of board.
Hindi meaning: विस्तृत/ व्यापक/ बोध-संबंधी
Synonyms: Extensive, Vast, Broad, Pervasive, All Inclusive
Antonyms: Particular, Limited, Narrow, Specific
Example: For <strong>comprehensive</strong> medical care, one should contact a general practitioner rather than a specialist.
Hindi meaning: तुरंत रूप से
Synonyms: Immediately, Instantly, At the moment, Opportunely
Antonyms: Delayed, Slowly, Late
Example: The 911 operator was fired for not <strong>promptly</strong> answering emergency calls.
Hindi meaning: निर्देश/निदेश
Synonyms: Recommendation, Suggestion, Advice , Direction
Antonyms: Ignorance, Lawlessness
Example: The <strong>prescriptions</strong> given by Lodha committee are for the welfare of BCCI.
