10 new English words for 19 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: पवित्रस्थान/पुण्यस्थान
Synonyms: Holy Place, Temple, Church, Chapel, Tabernacle
Antonyms: Non-Sacred Place
Example: They went to visit a Pharaoh’s ancient <strong>shrine</strong> in Egypt
Hindi meaning: आदरकरना
Synonyms: Revere, Respect, Worship, Hallow, Deify, Idolize
Antonyms: Denounce, Abhor, Condemn, Despise, Dishonor
Example: Although I do believe we should <strong>venerate</strong> honest politicians, I do not believe these individuals should be paid large salaries.
Hindi meaning: भीड़/इकठ्ठा होना
Synonyms: Crowd, Throng, Horde, Mob, Rabble, Mass
Example: When the dog ran through the field, the <strong>flock</strong> of birds immediately dispersed in every direction.
Hindi meaning: ना पसन्द करना/नफरत करना
Synonyms: Hate, Detest, Abhor, Despise, Abominate, Dislike
Antonyms: Admire, Adore, Cherish, Like, Love
Example: If you <strong>loathe</strong> your job so much, then go work somewhere else!
Hindi meaning: उग्र रूप से
Synonyms: Frenziedly, Extremely, Severely, Violently, Fiercely
Antonyms: Calmly, Soothingly
Example: The competition among the Rivals in WWE was <strong>ferocious.</strong>
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Hindi meaning: उपद्रवी दल/दल
Synonyms: Clique, Coterie, Caucus, Cabal, Bloc
Antonyms: Agreement, Conformity, Entirety, Unity
Example: In the novel, the heroine was born into a <strong>faction</strong> of the population that dedicated their lives to helping each other.
Hindi meaning: सामूहिक हत्या/नरसंहार
Synonyms: Assassination, Carnage, Battue, Genocide, Bloodshed
Antonyms: Peace, Calmness, Harmony
Example: Soldiers <strong>massacred</strong> entire villages on the suspicion that they had been aiding the guerrillas.
Hindi meaning: विघटित करना
Synonyms: Part, Disassemble, Demolish, Destroy, Wreck, Decimate
Antonyms: Build, Construct, Create, Repair, Restore
Example: He accuses them of trying to <strong>dismantle</strong> the country's legal system.
Hindi meaning: ख़राब/बुरा
Synonyms: Ferocious, Savage, Remorseless, Callous, Depraved
Antonyms: Mild, Moral, Gentle
Example: The young man was <strong>viciously</strong> attacked by a group of teenagers as he was leaving the pub.
Hindi meaning: व्यापक/विस्तृत
Synonyms: Broad, Extensive, Thorough, All-Inclusive
Antonyms: Limited, Narrow, Short, Restricted, Incomprehensive
Example: For <strong>comprehensive</strong> medical care, one should contact a general practitioner rather than a specialist.
