10 new English words for 16 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: ज़ोरदार/प्रभावी
Synonyms: Vehement, Firm, Energetic, Vigorous, Ardent, Assertive
Antonyms: Impotent, Lethargic, Ineffective, Insignificant
Example: It is expected that the company president will <strong>emphatically</strong> deny the allegations of embezzlement.
Hindi meaning: व्याप्त हो जाना/में फ़ैल जाना
Synonyms: Interpenetrate, Permeate, Diffuse, Imbue, Penetrate, Pervade, Percolate
Antonyms: Confined, Fixed, Restrained
Example: During the parade, the sounds of holiday music will <strong>permeate </strong>the downtown area.
Hindi meaning: अप्रतिष्ठा/अपयश
Synonyms: Humiliation, Mortification, Disgrace, Dishonor, Stigma, Degradation, Opprobrium, Infamy, Indignity
Antonyms: Prestige, Dignity, Honor
Example: Because he was given a dishonorable discharge from the military, Carl had no choice but to return home in <strong>ignominy</strong>.
Hindi meaning: अपराजेय/अभेद्य
Synonyms: Impregnable, Invulnerable, Impenetrable, Inviolable, Invincible, Unconquerable.
Antonyms: Imperfect, Conquerable, Pregnable
Example: With a thirty-point lead and only two seconds left in the game, it is certain the home team has an <strong>unassailable</strong> lead over its rival.
Hindi meaning: जीत हासिल करना/परास्त करना /हराना
Synonyms: Conquer, Surmount, Beat, Win, Be Victorious
Antonyms: Give In, Let Go, Lose, Surrender, Fail
Example: In the movies, the superheroes usually <strong>vanquish</strong> the villains.
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Hindi meaning: विशिष्टता/खासियत
Synonyms: Characteristic, Attribute, Feature, Quality, Essential Quality, Property, Distinction.
Antonyms: Normality, Usualness.
Example: Hercules’ distinguishing <strong>trait</strong> of character, to which his success is to be most largely attributed, was his thoroughness.
Hindi meaning: दिग्गज
Synonyms: Icon, Famous Person, Great, Genius, Phenomenon, Luminary, Giant
Antonyms: Inept, Incapable, Impotent, Normal
Example: Winston Churchill's fierce determination, and stirring speeches were <strong>legendary</strong> during World War Two.
Hindi meaning: उत्साहित करना
Synonyms: Ravish, Encourage, Embolden, Cheer
Antonyms: Depress, Deter, Depress, Repress
Example: The emphatic win in the last game <strong>enthused</strong> the players for next match.
Hindi meaning: क्षीण होना / कम होना
Synonyms: Decrease, Decline, Diminish, Dwindle, Dim, Fade, Lessen, Ebb
Antonyms: Brighten, Develop, Enhance, Enlarge, Grow, Increase, Rise
Example: John asked his wife for a divorce when his feelings for her started to <strong>wane</strong>.
Hindi meaning: अति विशाल /विस्मयकारक कम
Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Astonishing, Extraordinary, Remarkable, Wonderful, Prodigious, Phenomenal
Antonyms: Important, Unimpressive, Ineffective, Insignificant
Example: When the singer saw the <strong>stupendous</strong> crowd at the front of the hotel, she insisted her driver take her to the back entrance.
