10 new English words for 25 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: उपद्रवी
Synonyms: Hoodlum, Lout, Vandal, Ruffian, Rowdy, Troublemaker, Mobster
Antonyms: Courteous, Well Behaved
Example: A crowd of <strong>hooligan</strong> boys created a violent atmosphere in the town.
Hindi meaning: जोश/तीव्रता
Synonyms: Ardor, Enthusiasm, Zeal, Euphoria, Rapture, Passion
Antonyms: Lethargy, Disinterest, Dullness
Example: Every year Independence Day is celebrated with <strong>fervor</strong>.
Hindi meaning: उच्चवर्गवादी
Synonyms: Highbrow, Superior, Pompous
Antonyms: Lowbrow
Example: Because Anna is quite wealthy, she sends her children to the area’s most <strong>elite</strong> school.
Hindi meaning: चिढ़ होना/खीजना
Synonyms: Be Angry, Be Annoyed, Be Irritated, Be Incensed, Be Exasperated, Be Frustrated
Antonyms: Be Delighted, Be Pleased, Be Happy
Example: Because Mary suffers from an anxiety disorder, she is prone to <strong>chafe</strong> about petty matters.
Hindi meaning: निर्दयी/कठोर
Synonyms: Wanton, Barbaric, Brutal, Heartless, Inhumane, Sadistic
Antonyms: Compassionate, Good-Hearted, Humane, Kind
Example: Since her ex-husband was being a <strong>brute</strong>, the woman struggled with sharing custody of the children with him.
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Hindi meaning: रद्द करना/स्थगित करना
Synonyms: Cancel, Abandon, Scrap, Mothball
Antonyms: Continue, Keep
Example: The game was <strong>called off</strong> because of rain.
Hindi meaning: फँसा रहना
Synonyms: Entangle, Tangle Up, Embroil, Enmesh
Antonyms: Exclude, Free, Untangle
Example: Because the girl chose to become friends with a drug dealer, she now finds herself in a <strong>mire</strong> of suspicion.
Hindi meaning: बुरा या दुष्ट चित्रित करना
Synonyms: Diabolize, Portray Wicked, Portray Evil, Make Devilish
Antonyms: Make Exalt, Aggrandize, Apotheosize
Example: If people <strong>demonize</strong> someone, they convince themselves that that person is evil.
Hindi meaning: से अलग होना
Synonyms: Withdraw, Leave, Quit, Disaffiliate, Drop Out Of
Antonyms: Join, Maintain, Remain, Stay
Example: The small island nation opted to <strong>secede</strong> from its mothering country and bear its own flag.
Hindi meaning: पीछे हटना/वापस जाना
Synonyms: Move Back, Withdraw, Pulling Back
Antonyms: Follow, Be Tenacious, Continuity
Example: The major ordered his men to <strong>retreat</strong> when it became obvious that they were heavily outnumbered.
