10 new English words for 14 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: नियन्त्रण या प्रभाव के बाहर
Synonyms: Area of Responsibility, Area of Activity, Sphere, Ambit, Province, Territory, Realm
Antonyms: Interference, Intervention
Example: Indian judiciary is recognized for working under legal <strong>remit</strong> but decision to ban the alcohol is an audacious one.
Hindi meaning: आस पास /निकटता /समीपता
Synonyms: Proximity, Nearness, Locality, Range, Region, Surroundings
Antonyms: Faraway, Distant
Example: According to the news, we will have a thunderstorm in the <strong>vicinity</strong> of our neighborhood within a couple of hours.
Hindi meaning: प्रशंसनीय/सराहने योग्य
Synonyms: Appreciable, Admirable, Laudable, Commendable, Praiseworthy
Antonyms: Disrespected, Unworthy, Bad, Blameable
Example: While Jason did not win the contest, his efforts were <strong>laudable</strong> enough to be mentioned by the judges.
Hindi meaning: विडम्बना से// विपरीततया
Synonyms: Satirically, Scoffingly, In a squid manner
Antonyms: Simply, Straightly, Directly, In a straightforward manner
Example: The weight loss product is supposed to be very effective, but <strong>ironically, </strong> it is no longer on the market.
Hindi meaning: पवित्रता
Synonyms: Holiness, Godliness, Sacredness, Blessedness, Piety, Piousness, Devoutness
Antonyms: Meanness, Unsacred, Unholy
Example: According to many religions, it is a sin to terminate the <strong>sanctity</strong> of the marriage vows.
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Hindi meaning: मादक/नशीला
Synonyms: Alcoholic, Stupefying, Exciting, Exhilarating, Heady, Stimulating
Antonyms: Boring, Unenthused, Sobering
Example: In 1908 an act was passed in USA providing for local option in regard to the sale of <strong>intoxicating</strong> liquors, by an election to be called an initiative petition, signed by at least 35% of the electors of a county.
Hindi meaning: जोखिम भरे काम में पड़ना
Synonyms: Endeavor, Investment, Undertaking, Pursuit, Adventure
Antonyms: Idleness, Assurance, Certainty, Inaction, Protection, Safety
Example: Although the <strong>venture</strong> is going to cost me a lot of money, I can easily recoup my funds in three months if the business is successful.
Hindi meaning: विचार/मत
Synonyms: Idea, Belief, Concept, Conception, Opinion, View, Thought, Impression, Image
Antonyms: Ignorance, Reality, Misconception, Unconsciousness
Example: The <strong>notion</strong> that all people are created equal is a political philosophy rather than a literal fact.
Hindi meaning: सावधान/चौकन्ना
Synonyms: Cautious, Careful, Vigilant, Attentive
Antonyms: Careless, Incautious, Inattentive, Heedless
Example: Despite their employer’s assurances, the workers were <strong>wary</strong> of the changes he was requiring in their contracts.
Hindi meaning: पूर्ववर्ती मिसाल / उदाहरण
Synonyms: Model, Exemplar, Paradigm, paragon
Antonyms: Real, Original
Example: Because the judge was concerned about setting a negative <strong>precedent, </strong> he took his time settling upon a verdict in the civil case
