10 new English words for 26 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: विरोधाभासी ढंग से
Synonyms: Contradictorily, Conflictingly, Antithetically
Antonyms: Togetherly, In Sync
Example: <strong>Paradoxically</strong>, the economy is improving although many families complain about the poverty in which they live.
Trick: Ayodhya mandir ko lekar purane log bht paradox hote hai
Hindi meaning: से पहले घटित होना
Synonyms: Antecede, Antedate, Forego, Precede, Preexist
Antonyms: Follow, Postdate, Succeed
Example: The <strong>predated</strong> outcome surprised everyone, as it was totally unexpected.
Trick: Pre exam ho gya date se phle to exam predate ho gya
Hindi meaning: गढ़ना/पहली बार घटित होना
Synonyms: Brand-New, Fresh, Pristine, Span-New, Virgin
Antonyms: Being Ancient Or Old
Example: The newly <strong>minted</strong> policies proved out to be beneficial for the firm.
Trick: Coalgate scam ke baad mining industry me mint scheme aayi hai
Hindi meaning: परिवर्तन करना/बदलना
Synonyms: Change, Amend, Modify, Reform, Reshape
Antonyms: Continue, Keep, Maintain, Retain
Example: The Photoshop expert can <strong>alter</strong> the picture to make people think you spent your vacation on the beach.
Trick: Pant ki size ko alter krake party me jaunga.
Hindi meaning: उत्तरदान करना
Synonyms: Bestow, Pass On, Hand Down, Legate
Antonyms: Take, Keep, Receive
Example: Nobody was shocked when the strange old lady decided to <strong>bequeath</strong> her fortune to her cat.
Trick: Property jo biki nhi usko Bequeath kiya.
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Hindi meaning: चमकाना/उठाना
Synonyms: Enhance, Improve, Furbish, Revamp, Ameliorate
Antonyms: Decline, Deteriorate
Example: John always tries to take the advantage of any opportunity to <strong>burnish</strong> his image.
Trick: Furnish house ko aur burnish kro
Hindi meaning: यहां तक/अब तक
Synonyms: So Far, Thus Far, Until Now, Until Then
Antonyms: Later
Example: Before John learned to fly an airplane, he had <strong>hitherto</strong> been afraid of heights.
Trick: Ladai karke hit kiya ,case ho gya varna Hitherto me officer hota
Hindi meaning: असमान/भिन्न
Synonyms: Contrasting, Different, Differing, Dissimilar, Unlike, Unalike, Poles Apart
Antonyms: Alike, Same, Similar
Example: Because there was so much <strong>disparate</strong> information on the topic, the research process took longer than expected.
Trick: This person ki rate Disparate hai.
Hindi meaning: लगातार
Synonyms: Ceaseless, Constant, Endless, Continuous, Non-Stop, Uninterrupted
Antonyms: Discontinuous, Halting, Inconstant, Infrequent, Intermittent, Interrupted, Irregular
Example: Breathing must be <strong>incessant</strong> to stay alive.
Trick: In government ka cess tax Incessant badh rha hai.
Hindi meaning: मनाना
Synonyms: Persuade, Wheedle, Coax
Antonyms: Repulse, Disgust, Dissuade, Repel
Example: By offering them outrageous bonuses, the agency tries to <strong>cajole</strong> college players to sign with professional teams.
Trick: Kajol apni bato se sabko Cajole kar leti hai.
