15 new English words for 20 January 2017, 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: विनिमय करना
Synonyms: Trade, Swap, Trade Off, Exchange
Antonyms: Keep, Hold, Donate, Retain
Example: In the ancient times when there was no currency people used to <strong>barter</strong> the things.
Hindi meaning: अतिशय/बहुत ज्यादा
Synonyms: Exorbitant, Excessively High, Sky-High, Preposterous, Immoderate, Unreasonable, Inordinate.
Antonyms: Moderate, Low, Normal, Medium
Example: The Bank loan rates are <strong>extortionate</strong>, so people are used to borrow from their neighbors.
Trick: Extortion money Extortionate hoti hai.
Hindi meaning: छोड़ना/त्यागना
Synonyms: Abandon, Leave, Quit, Renounce, Give Up, Relinquish
Antonyms: Continue, Keep, Claim, Hold, Maintain
Example: In order to be a nun, you must <strong>forsake</strong> all things which might interfere with your ability to dedicate your life to Christ.
Trick: Sabko forgive karke swami vivekanand ne Forsake kiya.
Hindi meaning: सक्षम/चिरस्थायी/दीर्घकालिक
Synonyms: Continual, Viable, Unceasing, Imperishable
Antonyms: Untenable, Unendurable, Unsuitable, Fleeting, Temporary
Example: We need to find a <strong>sustainable</strong> energy source to replace our fossils fuels because eventually there won't be any oil or gas left.
Hindi meaning: अग्रणी
Synonyms: Head, Inaugural, Initial, Lead, Original, Primary, Prime
Antonyms: Secondary, Following, Last, Later
Example: A lot of <strong>pioneers</strong> from Eastern Europe came to America to take up farming on the plains around the turn of the century.
Trick: Pioneer company music me Pioneering hai.
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Hindi meaning: पहला/पूर्व का
Synonyms: Bygone, Old, Past, Preceding, Former, Previous
Antonyms: Nest, Following, Coming
Example: Before she began using a pseudonym, the author was <strong>erstwhile</strong> known by another name.
Trick: East ki civilization Erstwhile hai.
Hindi meaning: समझाना/यकीन दिलाना
Synonyms: Cajole, Coax, Convince, Induce
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Repel, Deter
Example: When the salesman attempted to <strong>persuade</strong> me to buy a rundown car, I laughed in his face.
Trick: Bar bar license ko deta hai perse rakne ke liye Persuade kiya.
Hindi meaning: हितकारी/लाभकारी
Synonyms: Benevolent, Amiable, Beneficent, Helpful
Antonyms: Disadvantageous, Harmful, Injurious, Malign
Example: The eco-friendly company will only work in areas where its practices are <strong>benign</strong>.
Trick: Bhai ke nine dost Benign hai .
Hindi meaning: सिद्धांत/मत
Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Doctrine, Precept, Creed, Credo, Article Of Faith, Dogma
Antonyms: Disbelief, Doubt, Skepticism, Unbelief
Example: The basic <strong>tenet</strong> of the diet program is the belief the consumption of an excess of fruits and vegetables will aid in weight reduction.
Trick: Shop wale ka net pe baithne ka 10 rupee Tenet hai .
Hindi meaning: विद्वेष
Synonyms: Abomination, Detestation, malice, Loathing, Odium
Antonyms: Kindness, Like, Love
Example: Because Heather is a spoiled heiress, she looks upon homeless people with <strong>abhorrence</strong>.
Trick: Abhor(punjab) me bi rent nhi diya isliye Abhorrence hai.
Hindi meaning: स्थिरक/सहारा
Synonyms: Mainstay, Cornerstone, Bulwark, Ballast
Antonyms: Harm, Injury, Hurt
Example: We had to <strong>anchor</strong> our tent to heavy rocks to keep it from blowing away in the high winds on the mountainside.
Trick: Ship ka Anchor anchor deta hai problem me.
Hindi meaning: गारंटी
Synonyms: Security, Surety, Guarantee, Guaranty, Assurance, Insurance, Indemnity
Antonyms: Insecurity, Danger, Peril, Risk
Example: If William wants to use his boat as <strong>collateral</strong> for the business loan, he needs to show proof of ownership to the bank.
Hindi meaning: सुपरिचित/विस्तृत
Synonyms: Closeness, Familiarity, Close Association
Antonyms: Dislike, Farness, Away
Example: It would be difficult to have an <strong>intimate</strong> conversation at a crowded football game.
Hindi meaning: अरुचि/अनिच्छा
Synonyms: Disinclination, Unwillingness, Indisposition
Antonyms: Excited, Willingness, Penchant
Example: The child <strong>reluctantly</strong> gave the toys back to his friend when it was time to go home.
Hindi meaning: परोपकारिता
Synonyms: Benevolence, Humanitarianism, Selflessness, Magnanimity, Philanthropy
Antonyms: Meanness, Selfishness
Example: The billionaire is an <strong>altruistic</strong> man who gives away millions of dollars every year to various charities.
Trick: All tourism department should show Altruism.
