10 new English words for 21 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: विचित्र/अजीब
Synonyms: Mysterious, Strange, Abnormal, Odd, Curious, Queer, Weird, Bizarre, Freakish
Antonyms: Ordinary, Normal, Conventional
Example: They say dogs have an <strong>uncanny</strong> way of sensing bad people.
Trick: Cannes film festival me bdi uncanny banker aati hai actress
Hindi meaning: प्रमाणीकरण
Synonyms: Confirmation, Proof, Validation, Verification, Vindication
Example: The reporter could not publish his article because he was unable to <strong>substantiate</strong> the stories of his confidential source.
Trick: Station ke ander jane ke liye Substantiation lena hota hai
Hindi meaning: संक्षिप्तता
Synonyms: Conciseness, Succinctness, Compendiousness, Briefness, Pithiness
Antonyms: Lengthiness, Longevity
Example: During the meeting, we must encourage <strong>brevity</strong> so everyone will have time to speak.
Hindi meaning: समूह
Synonyms: Gathering, Assembly, Bevy, Multitude
Example: The members of the religious <strong>congregation</strong> bowed their heads in prayer.
Trick: Convocation me log Congregation bnake aate hai
Hindi meaning: अनुबंध/नियम
Synonyms: Compact, Agreement, Contract, Deal, Bond
Antonyms: Disagreement, Refusal, Denial
Example: According to the property <strong>covenant</strong>, all residents must pay a sixty-dollar monthly fee in exchange for sanitation and water.
Trick: Tenant ke sath covenant hona chaiye
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Hindi meaning: अनुभवसद्ध/प्रयोगसिद्ध
Synonyms: Observed, Seen, Factual, Actual, Experimental, Experiential, Practical
Antonyms: Conjectural, Hypothetical, Impractical, Theoretic
Example: Scientific laws are only confirmed after <strong>empirical</strong> proof has been gathered.
Trick: Itna ampere current aata hai empirically test kiya hai.
Hindi meaning: निर्भर
Synonyms: Dependent, Conditional, Subject To, Based On, Determined By, Hinging On
Antonyms: Unconditional, Independent
Example: The use of the discount coupon is <strong>contingent</strong> upon a customer purchasing at least fifty dollars worth of groceries.
Trick: Ye continent dusre continent pe contingent hai .
Hindi meaning: प्रमाण/साक्ष्य
Synonyms: Testament, Proof, Evidence, Substantiation
Example: It is <strong>testimony</strong> to her courage and persistence that she worked for so long in the face of such adversity.
Trick: Bht sare exam ka test dene ke baad testimony milti hai
Hindi meaning: जाँच करना
Synonyms: Examine, Inspect, Peruse, Search, Investigate, Enquire Into
Antonyms: Ignore, Avoid
Example: Because of recent terror attacks, the airline screeners closely <strong>scrutinize</strong> all bags that are going on board airplanes.
Trick: Scru kyu nikla iska Scrutinize karte hai
Hindi meaning: के अनुकुल होना
Synonyms: Comply With, Abide By, Obey, Follow, Hold To, Adhere To
Antonyms: Deny, Oppose, Disobey
Example: The products cannot be sold until they <strong>conform</strong> to national safety guidelines.
Trick: Ye exam form mere conform hai
