10 new English words for 11 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: उत्साही/उत्कट
Synonyms: Passionate, Avid, Impassioned, Fervent, Fervid, Zealous, Wholehearted, Vehement
Antonyms: Dispassionate, Dull, Indifferent, Unenthusiastic, Unexcited, Impassionate
Example: Paul feels out of place among his friends because of his <strong>ardent</strong> love of classical music.
Hindi meaning: विध्वंस/तोडना
Synonyms: Annihilation, Destruction, Extermination, Razing, Wrecking, Bulldozing, Wipeout
Antonyms: Building, Construction, Fixing, Production, Repair
Example: After the <strong>demolition</strong> of the old school building a modern masonry armory was constructed in 1936 and still stands today and serves as a community gathering center.
Hindi meaning: पदस्थ/पदधारी
Synonyms: Current, Existing, Present, In Office, In Power, Reigning
Antonyms: Retired, Resigned, Superannuated
Example: After twenty years in office, the <strong>incumbent</strong> politician is finally retiring from politics.
Hindi meaning: ढेर सारा
Synonyms: Bundle, Roll, Bankroll, Pile, Stack, Sheaf, Pocketful, Loaded
Antonyms: Lack, Scarcity, Opening
Example: Demonetization proved to be major stroke to take out the <strong>wads</strong> of black money, as was expected.
Hindi meaning: लाभप्रद अवसर या स्थिति
Synonyms: Assistance, Aid, Favor, Leverage, Prestige, Prevalence
Antonyms: Disfavor, Harm, Incapacity, Impairment
Example: Surrounded by very long wall around his kingdom, the king always enjoys the <strong>vantage</strong> of being safer.
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Hindi meaning: कलह/लड़ाई
Synonyms: Enmity, Animosity, Confliction, Embroilment, Discord
Antonyms: Accord, Harmony, Concurrence, Concord
Example: Here is a long standing <strong>feud</strong> between mine and my cousin’s families, which is why neither of us will attend the other family’s weddings.
Hindi meaning: देहाती/ग्रामीण
Synonyms: Plain, Simple, Homely, Unsophisticated, Homespun, Peasant
Antonyms: Sophisticated, Urbane, Cultured, Metropolitan, Refined, Polished
Example: Since Rebecca has a rural upbringing, she is planning a <strong>rustic</strong> wedding in the mountains.
Hindi meaning: डगमगा जाना/ कमजोर पड़ना
Synonyms: Hesitate, Waver, Bumble, Stammer, Stutter, Stumble
Antonyms: Stabilize, Stay, Steady, Continue, Endure, Maintain, Persist
Example: When the bank teller noticed that the masked man began to <strong>falter</strong> slightly, she discreetly pressed the silent alarm.
Hindi meaning: प्रत्यक्ष/ दृश्य
Synonyms: Evident, Apparent, Noticeable, Seeming, Clear, Visible, Sure
Antonyms: Ambiguous, Doubtful, Suspicious, Vague, Uncertain
Example: Because the bank was being robbed, the sense of fear among the patrons was <strong>palpable</strong>.
Hindi meaning: लालायित रहना/ चाहना/ किसी के पक्ष में होना
Synonyms: Crave, Want, Desire, Yearn
Antonyms: Dislike, Hate, Despise, Be averse
Example: Since Kelly has a <strong>hankering</strong> to listen to music, she’s going to a jazz club tonight.
