10 new English words for 15 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: प्रतिबंध
Synonyms: Penalty, Punishment, Deterrent, Punitive Action, Boycott, Barrier, Restriction.
Antonyms: Aid, Help, Assist, Support
Example: Because of disobeying the nuclear rules, UN has put <strong>sanctions</strong> on certain counties.
Hindi meaning: सामान्य होना/नम्र होना
Synonyms: Soften, Relent, Relax, Mollified
Antonyms: Hard, Harsh, Strict, Stringent
Example: The report shows that relations between the two enemies may be <strong>thawing</strong>.
Hindi meaning: रणनीति-संबंधी
Synonyms: Planning, Calculated Move, Critical Move
Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Trivial, Unnecessary, Unplanned
Example: In the Kargil war India showed much <strong>strategic</strong> skills, and their knowledge of fortification was very remarkable.
Hindi meaning: प्रसार
Synonyms: Spreading, Dissemination, Dispersion, Expansion
Antonyms: Suppressing, Contracting
Example: A Pakistani scientist is believed to be behind the <strong>proliferation</strong> of nuclear weapons in places such as Libya and Iran.
Hindi meaning: समझदारी/विवेकी/सावधानी
Synonyms: Caution, Care, Attentiveness, Thoughtfulness, Wariness, Discretion, Discrimination, Judgment
Antonyms: Carelessness, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Thoughtlessness, Inattention
Example: A <strong>prudent</strong> person always pays for everything with cash so he will not build up a pile of debt.
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Hindi meaning: प्रयास करना/उद्यम करना
Synonyms: Endeavor, Practice, Try, Attempt, Toil
Antonyms: Neglect, Forget, Laze, Forget
Example: We must work together, and <strong>strive</strong> for peace, despite our history and our differences.
Hindi meaning: अत्यल्प/शीर्ण
Synonyms: Inadequate, Restricted, Insufficient, Deficient, Insubstantial
Antonyms: Adequate, Ample, Enough, Plentiful, Significant, Substantial, Sufficient
Example: Because you only earn a <strong>meager</strong> salary, you should be very careful about your spending.
Hindi meaning: पूर्वानुमान/प्राग्ज्ञान/भविष्य-कथन
Synonyms: Forecast, Prediction, Projection, Prognostication, Prophecy
Antonyms: Calculation, Measurement, Reckoning
Example: Due to the company’s financial <strong>prognosis</strong>, we will probably be out of business in less than three months.
Hindi meaning: परिपूर्ण/विस्तृत
Synonyms: Absolute, Complete, Full, Inclusive, Replete
Antonyms: Incomplete, Partial, Limited
Example: The <strong>plenary</strong> legislative session will be attended by members of both congressional houses.
Hindi meaning: प्रतिरक्षा/प्रतिरक्षा/बचाव-व्यवस्था
Synonyms: Defense, Protective Agent, Safeguard, Security, Parry
Antonyms: Face, Confront, Encounter, Exposed
Example: Since he fought almost everyone in the college, he should have connect to some harmonic and strong persons as a <strong>hedging</strong> purpose.
