10 new English words for 27 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: विशेषज्ञ
Synonyms: Expert, Connoisseur, Skilled, Adept, Expert, Savvy, Ace In The Field
Antonyms: Inept, Unskilled, Inexpert
Example: A science-fiction <strong>maven</strong> who could talk for hours about fictional technology.
Hindi meaning: अभियोग
Synonyms: Charge, Incrimination, Indictment
Antonyms: Exculpation, Exoneration, Vindication
Example: Believing that he had exaggerated his qualifications, the students look to <strong>impeach</strong> their professor.
Hindi meaning: यत्न करना
Synonyms: Concoct, Craft, Formulate, Frame, Machinate, Cogitate
Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore
Example: During the staff meeting, we will <strong>devise</strong> a way to increase parental involvement at our school.
Hindi meaning: मतिहीनता
Synonyms: Absent-Mindedness, Obliviousness, Absence Of Intelligence
Antonyms: Intelligence, Brilliance
Example: Occupied with <strong>Tabula rasa</strong> the player could make a single run in the whole test series.
Hindi meaning: विचार करना/चिन्तन करना
Synonyms: Meditate On, Consider, Ponder, Reflect On, Mull Over, Muse On, Deliberate Over, Cogitate On
Antonyms: Ignore, Discard
Example: Before making a important decision, take some time and <strong>contemplate</strong> the consequences of your actions.
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Hindi meaning: दूर रहना/अलग होना
Synonyms: Abstain, Desist, Shun, Deny Oneself
Antonyms: Embrace, Indulge
Example: The treaty was signed when both world leaders agreed to <strong>refrain</strong> from building nuclear weapons for ten years.
Hindi meaning: तुष्टि
Synonyms: Satisfaction, Fulfillment, Indulgence, Slaking, Satiation
Antonyms: Dissatisfaction, Disgruntlement
Example: The lounge singer hoped to <strong>gratify</strong> audience members by taking requests for their favorite songs.
Hindi meaning: नौसिखिया
Synonyms: Newcomer, Apprentice, Beginner, Fledgling, Greenhorn, Neophyte
Antonyms: Expert, Professional, Experienced
Example: Because I have very little computer experience, I am a <strong>rookie</strong> when it comes to working with most software programs.
Hindi meaning: सरकारी खरीद/अधिप्राप्ति
Synonyms: Acquisition, Acquirement, Appropriation, buying
Antonyms: Auction, Sell, Dispose
Example: It took Helen over 2 years to <strong>procure</strong> a government job.
Hindi meaning: निश्चय करना/दृढ़ होना
Synonyms: Obsessed With, Preoccupied With, Obsessive About, Single-Minded About, Possessed By, Become Attached, Gripped By
Antonyms: Repel, Become Uninterested
Example: The book reviewer was <strong>fixated</strong> on the flaws of the novel and neglected to mention the story’s positive attributes.
