10 new English words for 3 May 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.

1 Armada (noun)

Armada  - A fleet of warships.

A fleet of warships.

Hindi meaning: लड़ाई के जहाजों का बेड़ा

Synonyms: Fleet, Flotilla, Squadron, (Task) Force

Example: During the war a country’s navy sent its <strong>armada</strong> to attack its enemy.

Trick: Arm se barah hai armada.

2 Fizzle (verb)

Fizzle - End or fail in a weak or disappointing way.

End or fail in a weak or disappointing way.

Hindi meaning: असफल रहना

Synonyms: Fail, Flatine, Flop, Be A Fiasco, Come To Nothing, End In Defeat

Antonyms: Flourish, Success, Progress, Develop

Example: Government’s attempt to implement the policy was <strong>fizzled</strong> because of widespread protest against it.

Trick: Is puzzle me sab fizzle ho jate hai

3 Annul (verb)

Annul - Declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result).

Declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result).

Hindi meaning: रद्द करना

Synonyms: Declare Invalid, Nullify, Invalidate, Negate, Cancel Out

Antonyms: Approve, Continue, Establish

Example: The newly elected president will work hard to <strong>annul</strong> policies that have had a negative effect on our organization.

Trick: Null kar do agreement ko annul kar do

4 Nudge (verb)

Nudge - (coax or gently encourage (someone) to do something)

(coax or gently encourage (someone) to do something)

Hindi meaning: समझाना

Synonyms: Prompt, Encourage, Coax, Stimulate, Prod

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Repress

Example: The worried mom didn’t know what it would take to <strong>nudge</strong> her son’s interest in school and get him away from video games.

Trick: Videsh nhi jane ke liye nudge karte hai

5 Leverage (noun)

Leverage - The power to influence a person or situation.

The power to influence a person or situation.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: Influence, Power, Authority, Control

Antonyms: Weakness, Frailty, Feebleness

Example: Because of the gasoline shortage, the fuel suppliers have a great deal of <strong>leverage</strong> in the pricing war.

Trick: Rage karke Leverage dikate hai

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6 Reinstate (verb)

Reinstate - Restore (someone or something) to their former position or state.

Restore (someone or something) to their former position or state.

Hindi meaning: पुनः प्रतिष्ठित करना

Synonyms: Restore, Reinstitute, Reinstall, Rehabilitate, Re-Establish

Example: Marc will <strong>reinstate</strong> his bookkeeper due to her stellar work history.

Trick: Zyada rain aane pe state ko reinstate karne me bht time lagta hai.

7 Ruthless (adjective)

Ruthless - Having or showing no pity or compassion for others.

Having or showing no pity or compassion for others.

Hindi meaning: निर्मम/निर्दयी

Synonyms: Merciless, Pitiless, Cruel, Heartless, Callous

Antonyms: Compassionate, Humane, Kindhearted, Merciful

Example: A dictator is characterized by <strong>ruthlessness</strong> and can kill anyone who challenges his authority.

Trick: Jo ruth se less vo ruthless

8 Viable (adjective)

Viable - Capable of working successfully/ having the possibility of being done.

Capable of working successfully/ having the possibility of being done.

Hindi meaning: व्यवहार्य

Synonyms: Workable, Feasible, Practicable, Applicable, Manageable, Operable

Antonyms: Impracticable, Unfeasible

Example: The two small bookstores see a merger as the only <strong>viable</strong> means of competing with online booksellers.

Trick: Jo able hai kam karne me vo viable hai

9 Delicate (adjective)

Delicate - Not robust in health or constitution/ easily broken or damaged or destroyed.

Not robust in health or constitution/ easily broken or damaged or destroyed.

Hindi meaning: कमज़ोर/नाज़ुक

Synonyms: Fragile, Breakable, Easily Broken, Frail, Frangible

Antonyms: Firm, Tough, Robust, Strong, Sturdy

Example: The Bridge was declared to be too <strong>delicate</strong> for use after it was inspected by government officials, which is why it was demolished.

Trick: Delhi me delicate log nhi rah pate hai.

10 Loss of face (idiom)

Loss of face  - The condition that occurs when one is made to feel embarrassed.

The condition that occurs when one is made to feel embarrassed.

Hindi meaning: मानहानि

Synonyms: Humiliation, Disgrace, Ignominy, Dishonor, Mortification

Antonyms: Esteem, Respect, Glorification

Example: Being a CEO of prestigious company, sudden reversal of policies can cause a <strong>loss of face</strong> for the growth of the organization.

Trick: Face value kam hogi to me loss of face ka case kruga

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