10 new English words for 20 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: बहुत लम्बा/ख़तम न होनेवाला
Synonyms: Endless, Never-Ending, Unending, Without End, Non-Stop, Everlasting, Ceaseless, Unceasing, Incessant
Antonyms: Ceasing, Ending, Ephemeral, Halting, Intermittent
Example: Since his career was dependent upon his recovery, the injured football player struggled through the <strong>interminable</strong> physical therapy.
Hindi meaning: ढेर सारा
Synonyms: Abundance, Plenty, Profusion, Fullness
Antonyms: Lack, Debt, Little, Need
Example: The famous novelist has written a <strong>slew</strong> of books.
Hindi meaning: व्याप्त होना
Synonyms: Interpenetrate, Pervade, Suffuse, Percolate Through
Antonyms: Confine, Hamstring, Restrain
Example: During the parade, the sounds of holiday music will <strong>permeate</strong> the downtown area.
Hindi meaning: दोष लगाना/अपराध लगाना
Synonyms: Charge With, Accuse of, Arraign For, Take To Court For, Prosecute For
Antonyms: Exonerate, Absolve, Acquit
Example: Based on the new evidence presented by the defense, the judge dismissed the <strong>indictment</strong> and released the accused.
Hindi meaning: लौट आना/पूर्वस्थिति में लौटना
Synonyms: Go Back, Turn Back, Return
Antonyms: Advance, Develop, Evolve, Progress
Example: Hopefully John will <strong>revert</strong> to his normally pleasant self once he completes his rehab program.
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Hindi meaning: विवशतापूर्वक
Synonyms: Ineluctably, Inescapably, Inevitably, Necessarily, Unavoidably
Antonyms: Unnecessarily
Example: Because John has been out of work for six months, he is selling his car <strong>perforce</strong>.
Hindi meaning: सख्ती के साथ
Synonyms: Strictly, Rigidly, Severely, Sternly
Antonyms: Uncarefully, Carelessly, Incautiously, Thoughtlessly
Example: To gain entry into any Special Forces unit in the military, you must push through <strong>rigorous</strong> testing.
Hindi meaning: हड़पना/गबन करना
Synonyms: Embezzle, Appropriate, Arrogate
Antonyms: Recompense, Repay, Pay Back, Reimburse
Example: The officials were charged with <strong>defalcating</strong> government money for their personal uses.
Hindi meaning: प्रशंसा/ समर्थन
Synonyms: Approval, Assent, Recognition, Appreciation, Support, Respect, Admiration, Commendation.
Antonyms: Censure, Condemnation, Denunciation, Disapproval
Example: You cannot take prescription medication without doctor's <strong>approbation</strong>.
Hindi meaning: बेईमानी से मिला हुआ
Synonyms: Obtained Dishonestly, Illegally Gained, Unfairly Gotten
Antonyms: Honestly Earned
Example: He barely managed to reveal the whereabouts of his <strong>ill-gotten</strong> gains, when enquired by FBI.
