15 new English words for 4 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: व्यापक/विस्तृत
Synonyms: Broad, Extensive, Complete, Thorough, All-Inclusive
Antonyms: Limited, Narrow, Short, Restricted, Incomprehensive
Example: After travelling in southern India for years, he finally put his experiences and knowledge to good use by writing a <strong>comprehensive</strong> guide to life in the region.
Hindi meaning: ज़िद/हठ
Synonyms: Adamancy, Firmness, Determination, Intransigence, Pertinacity
Antonyms: Indefiniteness, Infirmity, Instability
Example: Despite the defendant’s apology, the judge was <strong>obdurate</strong> and gave him a thirty-year sentence.
Trick: Abdul sir ko apnne principle ko lekar Obduracy hai.
Hindi meaning: अग्रगामी/जनक
Synonyms: Originator, Founder, Instigator, Source
Antonyms: Descendant, Follower
Example: Some scientists suggest that because we share similar DNA, the human’s closest <strong>progenitor</strong> is chimpanzee.
Trick: Generator ke janak ko bi Progenitor kahte hai.
Hindi meaning: प्रधानता
Synonyms: Dominance, Preeminence, Primacy, Supremacy
Antonyms: Limited, Restricted, Minor, Secondary, Subordinate
Example: Once I reach legal age, I will be a <strong>sovereign</strong> individual and will have control over my own life.
Hindi meaning: अग्रणी/मुख्य व्यक्ति/समर्थक
Synonyms: Exponent, Advocate, Lead, Hero, Mainstay
Antonyms: Antagonist, Adversary, Opponent
Example: In the short story, the <strong>protagonist</strong> must finally stand up to the bullies who torment him.
Trick: Har dushman se protect rahna padta hai Protagonist ko.
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Hindi meaning: आगमन
Synonyms: Arrival, Appearance, Emergence, Occurrence, Dawn, Origin, Rise
Antonyms: Departure, Leaving, End
Example: The <strong>advent</strong> of drones is set to usher in a whole new era for photography.
Trick: Aane wala event ko advent hai.
Hindi meaning: दण्डात्मक
Synonyms: Punishing, Penal
Antonyms: Beneficial, Rewarding
Example: The University is taking <strong>punitive</strong> actions against the football player who failed his drug test.
Trick: Punit ne tv thod diya to usko punitive dena hoga .
Hindi meaning: प्रस्ताव
Synonyms: Preliminary, Prelude, Introduction, Precursor, Forerunner, Herald
Antonyms: Conclusion, Ending, Epilogue, Finish
Example: Wanting to add a new song to their repertoire, the violinist studied an <strong>overture. </strong>
Trick: Over krane se pheale commentator overture karte hai.
Hindi meaning: असमता/असमानता
Synonyms: Discrepancy, Imbalance, Inequality, Unevenness, Dissimilarity
Antonyms: Parity, Similarity, Equality
Example: An enormous <strong>disparity</strong> in the lives of the rich and the poor in India can easily be seen.
Trick: India ki har city me culture ki Disparity hai.
Hindi meaning: मजबूत करना
Synonyms: Bolster, Invigorate, Sustain, Toughen
Antonyms: Weaken, Diminish
Example: Recent scientific studies have identified natural extracts which can help <strong>sinew</strong> the body's immune system.
Trick: Salman ki body Sinew hai.
Hindi meaning: अनिश्चित
Synonyms: Provisional, Unconfirmed, Unsettled, Indefinite
Antonyms: Certain, Conclusive, Decisive, Definite, Final
Example: The employees were not happy when they learned their pay raises were <strong>tentative</strong> and could be cancelled at any moment.
Hindi meaning: सहारा देना/सँभालना
Synonyms: Strengthen, Support, Reinforce, Make Stronger, Boost, Fortify
Antonyms: Block, Halt, Hinder, Obstruct
Example: Free tickets were given away to <strong>bolster</strong> attendance at the game.
Hindi meaning: सटा हुआ/समीपस्थ
Synonyms: Adjacent, Neighbouring, Adjoining, Bordering
Antonyms: Divided, Separated
Example: The escaped prisoner found it easy to cross the border of the two <strong>contiguous</strong> states.
Trick: Continues is Contiguous.
Hindi meaning: चित्रांकन/आकार
Synonyms: Portrayal, Description, Depiction, Representation, Picture, Portrait
Example: Using an electron microscope, a scientist can clearly <strong>delineate</strong> the parts of a plant cell.
Trick: Delhi me kya nhi karna hai iska Delineation karte hai.
Hindi meaning: बाधा पहुंचाना
Synonyms: Obstruct, Impede, Inhibit, Retard, Thwart
Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist, Encourage, Expedite, Facilitate
Example: Tight, restrictive clothing will work to <strong>hinder</strong> your athletic performance.
