12 new English words for 23 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: निन्दा करना
Synonyms: Defame, Slander, Vilify, Calumniate, Denigrate, Badmouth
Antonyms: Compliment, Exalt, Flatter, Honor, Praise
Example: The liberal media is quick to <strong>traduce</strong> conservative politicians by pointing out their faults.
Trick: If you try to reduce music hum traduce krenge.
Hindi meaning: भाषण
Synonyms: Tirade, Diatribe, Polemic, Rant, Fulmination
Antonyms: Praise, Applause, Eulogize
Example: The candidate's speech was nothing but a <strong>harangue</strong> against his opponent.
Trick: Gujarat riots me har har mahadev nam ke Harangue sunne ko bht mile the.
Hindi meaning: लगातार/निरंतर
Synonyms: Ceaseless, Constant, Endless, Continuous, Non-Stop, Uninterrupted
Antonyms: Discontinuous, Halting, Inconstant, Infrequent, Intermittent, Interrupted, Irregular
Example: With this <strong>incessant</strong> rainfall, we might get flooded out.
Trick: In sas aur aunty ki complain rukti nhi hai Incessant hai.
Hindi meaning: अभिषेक करना/किसी पद पर आसन्न होना
Synonyms: Consecrate, Sanctify, Ordain.
Antonyms: Oust, Remove, Debar, Push Out
Example: Democracy could always make itself efficient by voting to <strong>anoint</strong> an absolute ruler.
Trick: Anoint karke apoint karte hai.
Hindi meaning: हलचल
Synonyms: Turbulence, Tumult, Disorder, Commotion, Disturbance, Disruption
Antonyms: Calmness, Composure, Contentment, Happiness, Tranquility
Example: The mayor was not reelected to his office because of his inability to bring the city out of financial <strong>turmoil</strong>.
Trick: Trinamool congress ki vajah se Turmoil hai bengal me .
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Hindi meaning: सहयोगी
Synonyms: Assistant, Helper, Attendant, Minion
Antonyms: Ruler, King, Monarch, Emperor
Example: A minister is always advised by <strong>acolytes</strong> before finalizing the implementation plan.
Trick: AC aur light thik karne ke liye chahiye Acolyte.
Hindi meaning: विचार करना/सोचना
Synonyms: Examine, Appraise, Cogitate, Contemplate, Deliberate
Antonyms: Discard, Disregard, Forget, Ignore, Neglect
Example: With the budget deadline just around the corner, Congress does not have time to <strong>ponder</strong> petty issues.
Hindi meaning: तबाह करना/ तहस नहस
Synonyms: Ravage, Destruction, Chaos, Catastrophe
Antonyms: Blessings, Boon
Example: The protestors created <strong>havoc</strong> when they started to break store windows over Jallikattu ban.
Trick: Hawa ne Havoc machayi.
Hindi meaning: पूर्ववर्ती
Synonyms: Forerunner, Precursor, Antecedent, Prior, Former
Antonyms: Derivative, Descendant, Successor
Example: The iPhone 6 was the <strong>predecessor</strong> of the iPhone 7.
Trick: Hawa ne Havoc machayi.
Hindi meaning: स्पंदन/हलचल
Synonyms: Trembling, Shaking, Shakiness, Tremble, Upheaval
Antonyms: Stillness, Calmness, Peace, Order, Tranquility
Example: According to political pundits new policies by Mr. Trump are going to create a <strong>tremor</strong> in economic market.
Hindi meaning: आलोचना करना/तिरस्कार करना
Synonyms: Criticize, Excoriate, Reprimand, Chastise, Chide, Upbraid, Reprove, Reproach
Antonyms: Compliment, Exonerate, Flatter, Laud, Praise
Example: When the police chief discovers his officers let the criminal escape, he is sure to <strong>castigate</strong> them.
Trick: Mere gate ke bhar agar koi caste ki baat krega to me use Castigate kruga.
Hindi meaning: निंदात्मक/अपमानपूर्वक
Synonyms: Calumniating, Castigating, Censorious, Contumelious, Defamatory, Derisive
Antonyms: Applauding, Compliment, Encouraging
Example: After dealing with the <strong>vituperative</strong> criticism of her peers for several years, Ellen finally decided to quit her job and work from home.
Trick: Ab VAT ke uper aur tax lgaya to hum Vituperative comment denge.
