10 new English words for 8 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.
Hindi meaning: शिथिल होना
Synonyms: Weaken, Deteriorate, Dwindle, Faint, Wither
Antonyms: Develop, Grow, Strengthen, Flourish
Example: Away from the sunlight, the plant will <strong>languish</strong> and eventually die.
Hindi meaning: कठिनाई
Synonyms: Adversity, Asperity, Hardness, Difficulty, Indigence
Antonyms: Plenty, Affluence, Prosperity
Example: The city has been experiencing a period of financial <strong>hardship, </strong> which is hampering the development.
Hindi meaning: मूर्खतापूर्ण/मूढ़
Synonyms: Stupid, Insensitive, Asinine, Foolish
Antonyms: Refined, Sophisticated, Sensitive
Example: I wish he would realize that his racism and bigotry are based on <strong>crass </strong>stereotypes of people that are just as human as you and I.
Hindi meaning: आधारभूत/मुख्य
Synonyms: Fundamental, Basic, Main, Chief, Primary, Prime, Principal
Antonyms: Auxiliary, Minor, Inessential
Example: The marriage counselor addressed the <strong>cardinal</strong> rule of marriage which is to always compromise on issues.
Hindi meaning: संपन्नता/प्रचुरता
Synonyms: : Prosperity, Opulence, Richness, Plenty
Antonyms: Scarcity, Paucity, Lack, Deficit
Example: Lance has never wanted for anything because of his parents’ <strong>affluence</strong>.
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Hindi meaning: छद्मावरण से छिपाना
Synonyms: Disguise, Hide, Conceal, Mask, Veil, Cloak
Antonyms: Unveil
Example: As a defensive measure, some lizards can <strong>camouflage</strong> by changing colors to blend into their environments.
Hindi meaning: भ्रमण
Synonyms: Trip, Outing, Jaunt, Expedition, Journey, Tour
Example: On our <strong>excursion</strong> to see our grandparents in Colorado, we ran into a snowstorm which delayed our trip.
Hindi meaning: तेज़ी से बढ़ना
Synonyms: Proliferate, Grow/Develop Rapidly, Burgeon, Spread, Increase, Expand, Spring Up
Antonyms: Shrink, Decrease, Diminish, Shrivel
Example: When the new factory is built, job opportunities are expected to <strong>mushroom</strong> in the country.
Hindi meaning: अत्यधिक/अत्यंत
Synonyms: Extortionate, Excessive, Extravagant, Extreme, Inordinate
Antonyms: Reasonable, Moderate, Low
Example: Students pay <strong>exorbitant</strong> tuition fee at the name of education.
Hindi meaning: शानदार/सजीला
Synonyms: Classy, Luxurious, Sumptuous, Expensive, Grand, Lavish
Antonyms: Unfashionable, Unstylish, Modest
Example: On our tour to Goa, we stayed in a <strong>swanky</strong> hotel.
