10 new English words for 15 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: जल-प्रलय/प्लावन
Synonyms: Flood, Torrent, Spate, Inundation, Cloudburst, Downpour
Antonyms: Drought, Aridity
Example: After a <strong>deluge</strong> of tornadoes, most of the homes in the town were destroyed.
Hindi meaning: लौटाव/पलटाव
Synonyms: Pliability, Recoverability, Durability, Back Ability
Antonyms: Plasticity
Example: The community was highly spirited and <strong>resilient</strong> despite a hurricane disaster.
Hindi meaning: भयंकर/कोपाकुल/प्रचंड
Synonyms: Ferocious, Savage, Vicious. Frightening
Antonyms: Gentle, Moderate, Calm, Pleasant
Example: Although the Nazis were <strong>fierce</strong> fighters, they couldn’t withstand the Russian winter.
Hindi meaning: पुरानी स्थिति में वापस आना
Synonyms: Retrieve, Regain, Recover, Get Back, Reclaim, Repossess
Antonyms: Forfeit, Lose, Abandon
Example: After a severe earthquake the city was quickly <strong>redeemed</strong> and the credit goes to all volunteers.
Hindi meaning: चालू रखना/काम में लाना
Synonyms: Function, Work, Keep, Continue, Carry On, Pursue
Antonyms: Shun, Stop, Cease, Slow, Hold Up
Example: The State government put the efforts to the best to <strong>ply</strong> the traffic conditions overnight.
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Hindi meaning: जनहानि/हताहतों की संख्या
Synonyms: Fatality, Mortality, Loss, Dead and injured/wounded, missing in action
Antonyms: Safe, Guarded, Protected
Example: The devastating storm causes several <strong>casualties</strong> in the area.
Hindi meaning: तत्परता/उत्साह
Synonyms: Enthusiasm, Ardor, Fervor, Keenness, Joyousness, Liveliness, Zeal
Antonyms: Apathy, Dullness, Lethargy, Reluctance
Example: My <strong>alacrity</strong> for playing basketball with friends is much higher than writing a boring research paper.
Hindi meaning: काम में लेना/उपयोग में लेना
Synonyms: Exploit, Utilize, Use, Make Productive
Antonyms: Waste, Idle
Example: Engineers are finding new ways to <strong>harness</strong> the sun's energy to heat homes.
Hindi meaning: असुरक्षित/आघात योग्य/कमजोर
Synonyms: Penetrable, Unsafe, Unprotected, Permeable, Unguarded
Antonyms: Protected, Sage, Secure
Example: Because little kids have weak immune systems, they are very <strong>vulnerable</strong> to illness.
Hindi meaning: विकासक्षम/अर्थक्षम
Synonyms: Workable, Feasible, Practicable, Applicable, Usable, Manageable, Operable, Possible
Antonyms: Impossible, Unfeasible, Unlikely, Unachievable, Unpractical, Unreasonable
Example: If the project is not <strong>viable</strong>, there is no reason for us to consider it.
