10 new English words for 2 December 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: स्वेच्छा से/स्वेच्छापूर्वक
Synonyms: Willingly, Autocratically, by one’s choice
Antonyms: Unintentionally, Forced, Involuntarily, Obligatory
Example: After the earthquake, some Samaritans help the victims of nature <strong>voluntarily</strong>.
Hindi meaning: कानूनी/तर्कसंगत/उचित
Synonyms: Decriminalize, Legalize, Legitimatize, Lawful, Licit
Antonyms: Counterfeit, Deceptive, Illegal, Illegitimate, Improper, Invalid
Example: When the mob boss got older, he decided to leave his life of crime to focus on <strong>legitimate</strong> businesses.
Hindi meaning: मन में बिठा देना/अविरत प्रयास से सिखाना
Synonyms: Inculcate, Implant, Fix, Ingrain, Infuse, Impress, Imprint
Antonyms: Take Out, Leave Alone, Neglect, Dislodge, Uproot
Example: The detective tried to <strong>instill</strong> fear in the suspect by telling him about the dangers of prison.
Hindi meaning: चाल /जोड़-तोड़
Synonyms: Maneuver, Tactic, Stratagem, Gambit, Move
Antonyms: Simplicity, Normalcy
Example: After demonetization many people have their own <strong>ploys</strong> to convert their black money into white money.
Hindi meaning: विकृत करना/ व्यवस्था भंग करना
Synonyms: Destabilize, Unsettle, Overthrow, Overturn
Antonyms: Encourage, Strengthen, Improve, Uphold
Example: In the movie, the rebels sought to <strong>subvert</strong> the tribunal’s power and replace the body with a democratic government.
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Hindi meaning: अवैध/अनुचित
Synonyms: Illegal, Unlawful, Illegitimate, Unauthorized
Antonyms: Lawful, Moral, Authorized, Legal
Example: In the prison, inmates are prohibited from having <strong>illicit</strong> items such as drugs, alcohol, and weapons.
Hindi meaning: लाभ उठाना/काम आना
Synonyms: Use, Make Use Of, Take Advantage Of, Utilize, Employ
Antonyms: Inappropriateness, Vain, Useless
Example: The medicine will not <strong>avail</strong> the patient if it is not taken properly.
Hindi meaning: प्रावधान /नियम
Synonyms: Rule, Law, Regulations, Regulation, Principle, Statute
Example: In the airline industry, there is a <strong>provision</strong> that requires oxygen masks to be available for everyone on a flight in case of an emergency.
Hindi meaning: चालाकी/चतुरता
Synonyms: Cleverness, Ingeniousness, Inventiveness, Dexterity, Skill, Shrewdness
Antonyms: Clumsiness, Ignorance, Inability, Incapacity, Ineptness
Example: When Jack fixed the jeep, his friends were impressed with his mechanical <strong>ingenuity</strong>.
Hindi meaning: कुशलता
Synonyms: Tactic, Move, Plot, Ploy, Plan
Antonyms: Cessation, Ignorance, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage
Example: Because the star player is in top form tonight, we have strong hopes he will be able to <strong>maneuver</strong> the game-winning shot into the net.
