15 new English words for 3 February 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: विश्वसनीय
Synonyms: Acceptable, Trustworthy, Reliable, Believable, Persuasive
Antonyms: Untrustworthy, Unreliable, Unbelievable
Example: The detectives searched for a <strong>credible</strong> account of the robbery they could believe.
Hindi meaning: फीका
Synonyms: Uninspiring, Unimaginative, Dull, Humdrum, Bland, Insipid, Vapid
Antonyms: Bright, Enthusiastic, Lively, Spirited
Example: In spite of heavy advertising, the new product only achieved disappointing, <strong>lackluster</strong> sales.
Trick: Jiski life me lack hai enjoyment ka uski life Lackluster hai.
Hindi meaning: अलंकरण
Synonyms: Decoration, Ornamentation, Adornment, Beautification, Enhancement, Garnishing, Enrichment.
Antonyms: Plainness, Disfigurement, Simplification, Spoliation
Example: Dan doesn’t trust the news media because he believes that most reports <strong>embellish</strong> the facts.
Trick: Bell ko Embellishment kiya.
Hindi meaning: स्थिर/प्रतिपाद्य
Synonyms: Defensible, Justifiable, Defendable, Supportable, Sustainable, Maintainable, Arguable, Reasonable
Antonyms: Unjustifiable, Unreasonable, Untenable
Example: As the game neared its end, the coach told his players to hold a <strong>tenable</strong> position so their rivals could not score a touchdown.
Trick: Jo muskilo me nhi tutata vo tenable hai.
Hindi meaning: प्रशंसा
Synonyms: Praise, Acclamation, Commendation, Encomiums, Approbation, Accolades, Compliments, Cheers
Antonyms: Criticism, Disapproval
Example: As my daughter accepted her award, she blushed upon hearing the principal’s gracious <strong>plaudit. </strong>
Trick: Pheala audit shi hone pe Plaudit mila.
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Hindi meaning: प्रसन्नतापूर्वक
Synonyms: Brilliantly, Cheerfully, Colorfully, Flamboyantly, Gleefully, Joyfully, Splendidly
Antonyms: Sadly, Unhappily
Example: The principal <strong>blithely</strong> announced the new rules of the college.
Trick: Bhalai karte waqt blithe hona chahiye.
Hindi meaning: संघीय/केंद्रीय शासन से संबंधित
Synonyms: Associated, Incorporated, Organized, Syndicated
Antonyms: Unitary
Example: A <strong>federation</strong> of university students is working to convince the government to invest more money in post-secondary education in this country.
Trick: Fade ho gya flag US Federal ka.
Hindi meaning: दृढ़ीकरण/समेकन
Synonyms: Integration, Unification, Strengthening, Association, Coalition
Antonyms: Division, Separation, Antagonism, Disassociation, Disunion, Dispersal, Parting
Example: The file cabinet allows us to <strong>consolidate</strong> our bills and important documents in one place.
Hindi meaning: धमकाना
Synonyms: Intimidate, Browbeat, Badger, Chivvy, Harass
Antonyms: Assuage, Please, Aid, Assist, Encourage, Help
Example: The judge ordered the attorney to stop <strong>hectoring</strong> the witness.
Trick: High height wale Hector karte hai choti height wale ko.
Hindi meaning: संभाव्य/संभव
Synonyms: Practicable, Practical, Workable, Achievable, Attainable, Realizable, Viable, Realistic.
Antonyms: Impractical, Improper, Unattainable, Unfeasible
Example: Playing computer games on an outdated processor may not be <strong>feasible</strong>.
Hindi meaning: प्राप्ति /उपलब्धि
Synonyms: Achievement, Accomplishment, Fulfillment
Antonyms: Failure, Forfeit, Loss, Surrender
Example: For Phillip, one of the proudest achievements of his life was the <strong>attainment</strong> of his medical degree.
Hindi meaning: देन
Synonyms: Bestowal, Conferment, Inheritance
Antonyms: Keep, Withhold, Retain
Example: The billionaire will <strong>endow</strong> the school of nursing with a huge donation.
Trick: Salman khan ko enjoyment ka Endowment mila hai.
Hindi meaning: अस्पष्ट/ डावांडोल
Synonyms: Indistinct, Indefinite, Indeterminate, Unclear, Ambiguous, Uncertain
Antonyms: Apparent, Certain, Clear, Distinct, Obvious
Example: Because Jason suffered a brain injury, he does not remember his childhood and has only a <strong>vague</strong> memory of his family.
Hindi meaning: अविश्वासी
Synonyms: Disbelieving, Doubtful, Unconvinced, Distrustful, Suspicious
Antonyms: Believing, Certain, Definite, Sure, Unquestionable
Example: The lottery winner was <strong>incredulous</strong> and could not believe his good fortune.
Trick: Inkar kar dungi kyuki me Incredulous hu.
Hindi meaning: प्रमुख/ मुख्य
Synonyms: Important, Main, Principal, Major, Chief, Noticeable, Remarkable, Prominent
Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant, Unimpressive, Inconspicuous, Unnoticeable
Example: In Christian religion, the <strong>salient</strong> belief that stands as the basis of our faith is the death of Christ for our sins.
Trick: Aaj kal salient logo ki zyada Salient hai.
