9 new English words for 7 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: जोश/उत्साह
Synonyms: Ardor, Enthusiasm, Zeal, Prompting, Euphoria, Rapture, Passion.
Antonyms: Apathy, Lethargy, Unimportance, Disinterest, Dullness, Dispassionate.
Example: The woman’s spiritual <strong> fervor </strong> led her to leave her husband and become a nun.
Hindi meaning: अतीव सम्मान/बहुत आदर करना/बहुत प्यार करना
Synonyms: Admire, Cherish, Revere, Honor, Venerate, Love.
Antonyms: Despise, Dislike, Hate, Castigate, Condemn, Criticize, Disrespect, Humiliate.
Example: My daughter just <strong> adores </strong> her new baby brother.
Synonyms: Radical, Subversive, Insurgent, Rebel.
Antonyms: Obedient, Follower.
Example: Government representatives are meeting with the leaders of the revolutionary movement to discuss terms for a ceasefire.
Hindi meaning: संचालन करना
Synonyms: Superintend, Oversee, Direct, Administer, Manage, Run, Govern, Operate, Conduct, Organize.
Antonyms: Mismanage, Neglect, Follow, Serve.
Example: The United Nations is <strong> supervising </strong> the withdrawal of troops from the area.
Hindi meaning: प्रतिद्वंद्वी/विरोधी
Synonyms: Competitor, Opponent, Contestant, Contender, Challenger.
Antonyms: Assisting, Associate, Supporting.
Example: Since our football team is playing our school <strong> rival </strong> during the championship game, we are sure to have a spirited match.
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Hindi meaning: अग्रणी होना
Synonyms: Head, Inaugural, Initial, Lead, Original, Primary, Prime.
Antonyms: Secondary, Following, Last, Later.
Example: The eco-friendly hotel chain was recently recognized for being a <strong> pioneer </strong> in green practices.
Hindi meaning: पदक्रम/अनुक्रम
Synonyms: Pecking order, Ranking, Grading, Ladder, Social stratum, System.
Antonyms: Chaos, Disarrangement.
Example: Under the military <strong> hierarchy,</strong> a private must always follow a sergeant’s commands.
Synonyms: Release, Let Out, Express, Utter, Discharge, Bring into the open.
Antonyms: Closing, Closure, Cessation, Stanch.
Example: As he was fired due to his sluggishness towards his work, he <strong> vented </strong> his frustrations by kicking the car.
Hindi meaning: गरिमा/गौरव/प्रतिष्ठा
Synonyms: honor, grace, grandeur, prestige, respect, virtue, glory.
Antonyms: dishonor, immorality, indecency, insignificance, unimportance.
Example: The losing basketball team showed a great deal of <strong> dignity </strong> when they cheered as their opponents accepted the trophy.
