10 new English words for 9 November 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: सुधार करना
Synonyms: Remake, Revitalize, Remodel, Revive, Update, Renew
Antonyms: Ruin, Hurt, Destroy, Damage
Example: After finding so many faults in the proposal, the committee decided to <strong>revamp</strong> it.
Hindi meaning: मजबूत करना/सहारा देना
Synonyms: Assist, Aid, Help, Strengthen, Support
Antonyms: Block, Halt, Hinder, Discourage, Undermine
Example: Central banks try to <strong>shore</strong> the economy <strong>up</strong> by lowering interest rates.
Hindi meaning: सख्त/कडा
Synonyms: Strict, Severe, Stern, Stringent, Tough, Hard, Rigid
Antonyms: Kind, Lenient, Easy, Mild, Gentle
Example: To gain entry into any Special Forces unit in the military, you must push through <strong>rigorous</strong> testing.
Hindi meaning: सख़्त/सख्त /कठोर
Synonyms: Strict, Rigid, Severe, Harsh, Tight, Inflexible
Antonyms: Flexible, Amenable, Lenient, Gentle, Mild, Easy
Example: While the traffic laws may appear <strong>stringent</strong>, they are necessary to keep the roads safe.
Hindi meaning: नियमित करना /नियंत्रण करना
Synonyms: Govern, Control, Regularize, Manage, Balance, Modulate
Antonyms: Worsen, Disorganize, Unsettle, Displace
Example: If the federal government does not <strong>regulate</strong> a certain part of the law, then the state is responsible for self-governance.
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Hindi meaning: निर्देश
Synonyms: Recommendation, Suggestion, Advice, Direction
Antonyms: Ignorance, Lawlessness, Avoidance
Example: The Recommended <strong>prescriptions</strong> of the committee should be followed by every member.
Hindi meaning: सामान्य/व्यापक
Synonyms: General, Common, Collective, Non-Specific
Antonyms: Specific, Particular, Exclusive
Example: The <strong>generic</strong> medicines are as effective as branded ones.
Hindi meaning: सही करने के लिए निरीक्षण करना
Synonyms: Debug, Rejuvenate, Modernize, Renew
Antonyms: Ruin, Worsen, Damage, Ignore, Neglect
Example: This abuse resulted in an <strong>overhaul</strong> of the system that sought to tie the poor to their original parish.
Hindi meaning: त्याग करना/छोड़ना/बचना
Synonyms: Abandon, Shun, Forgo, Avoid
Antonyms: Face, Take on, Meet
Example: Because I am a strict Christian, I tend to <strong>eschew</strong> events that are not religious in nature.
Hindi meaning: विस्तृत करना/विस्तारपूर्वक प्रस्तुत करना
Synonyms: Detailed, Extensive, Elaborate, Comprehensive, Spacious, Extended
Antonyms: Usual, Contracted, General
Example: The general did not <strong>elaborate</strong> on his strategy, saying only that we would hear the details when necessary.
