10 new English words for 26 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: सामना करना/चुनौती देना
Synonyms: Challenge, Dare, Confront, Out Dare, Repugn, withstand
Antonyms: Surrender, Give Up, Hide
Example: Opponents of the prohibition against smoking say they plan to <strong>defy</strong> the ban in a mass smoking demonstration on Monday.
Hindi meaning: ऊंचा उठना/पहुंचना/श्रेष्ठ होना
Synonyms: Exceed, Go Past, Overstep, Pass, Top, Surpass, Excel
Antonyms: Be Inferior, Fail, Fall Behind, Lose, Surrender
Example: The athlete hoped the increased training would allow him to <strong>transcend</strong> Olympic records.
Hindi meaning: मनोरम/लुभावना/आकर्षक होना
Synonyms: Delectable, Lovely, Pleasant, Alluring, Charming
Antonyms: Annoying, Depressing, Disappointing, Displeasing, Disgusting, Upsetting
Example: Because a waterfall is so <strong>captivating</strong>, people can sit and watch it for hours.
Hindi meaning: विलक्षणता
Synonyms: Model, Paragon, Paradigm, Epitome, Exemplar, Ideal, Prototype
Antonyms: Imbecile, Expectation, Normality, Regularity
Example: The high school boy was considered a <strong>prodigy</strong> when he won the national chess championship.
Hindi meaning: निरंतर/अनवरत
Synonyms: Ceaseless, Constant, Continual, Endless, Everlasting, Continuous, Non-Stop, Uninterrupted
Antonyms: Discontinuous, Halting, Inconstant, Infrequent, Intermittent, Interrupted, Irregular
Example: With this <strong>incessant</strong> rainfall, we might get flooded out.
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Hindi meaning: झुकाव/प्रवृत्ति/ रूचि
Synonyms: Affection, Affinity, Predilection, Proclivity, Propensity, Tendency, Attachment
Antonyms: Antipathy, Apathy, Disinclination, Dislike, Hate
Example: Hackers have a <strong>penchant</strong> for breaking into secure areas.
Hindi meaning: असंकीर्ण/उदार
Synonyms: Wide-Ranging, Broad-Ranging, Broad-Based, Extensive, Varied, Diverse, Liberal.
Antonyms: Narrow, Narrow-Minded, Particular, Specific, Unvaried
Example: In Gerald’s library, you will find an <strong>eclectic</strong> mix of books because he will read just about anything.
Hindi meaning: माहिर /विशेषज्ञ
Synonyms: Connoisseur, Critic, Expert, Insider, Judge, Specialist
Antonyms: Ignoramus
Example: Everyone had to agree with the plans of Mr. Rajesh as he has been considered as the <strong>cognoscenti</strong> of matters regarding marketing.
Hindi meaning: अपरंपरागत/स्वतंत्र विचारों वाला
Synonyms: Nonconformist, Free Spirit, Unorthodox Person, Unconventional Person, Original, Trendsetter, Bohemian
Antonyms: Conservative, Moderate
Example: Iconoclast is somewhat that resembles to <strong>maverick</strong> personalities, they both possess exceptional virtues which if utilize in a good way can transcend the relative organization.
Hindi meaning: शुरुआत हुई
Synonyms: Signal, Indicate, Announce, Point To, Presage, Augur, Portend, Promise, Prefigure, Foreshadow, Foretell
Antonyms: Restrained, Obstructed
Example: The ominous signs <strong>heralded</strong> him about something unfortunate.
