10 new English words for 4 June 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: असहाय/फँसा हुआ
Synonyms: Marooned, Isolated, Left In The Lurch, Deserted, Stuck
Example: On the way to California, the couple’s car broke down and they were <strong>stranded</strong> on the side of the road.
Hindi meaning: व्याप्त
Synonyms: Extensive, Widespread, Rampant, Rife, Pervasive, Present In A Wide Area
Antonyms: Rare, Limited, Scarce
Example: Smoking is becoming increasingly <strong>prevalent</strong> among younger women.
Hindi meaning: विलोपन
Synonyms: Dying Out, Disappearance, Vanishing, Annihilation
Antonyms: Preservation, Conservation, Safekeeping
Example: The discussed editorial is all about to try to save a species of animal from <strong>extinction</strong>.
Hindi meaning: चिंताजनक
Synonyms: Worrying, Grave, Concerning, Alarming
Antonyms: Comforting, Soothing, Allaying
Example: The unfitness of many players has become <strong>worrisome</strong> for team management.
Hindi meaning: विनाशकारी/प्रलयंकर
Synonyms: Calamitous, Ruinous, Tragic
Antonyms: Blessed, Fortunate, Advantageous
Example: Because of the severe drought, this year has been quite <strong>catastrophic</strong> for farmers.
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Hindi meaning: अतिसंवेदनशील/असुरक्षित
Synonyms: In Danger, In Peril, In Jeopardy, At Risk, Endangered, Unsafe, Unprotected, Ill-Protected, Unguarded, Exposed, Wide Open; Undefended, Unshielded
Antonyms: Guarded, Protected, Safe, Secure
Example: People who are <strong>vulnerable</strong> to the flu virus should get the flu shot every year.
Hindi meaning: प्रभाव कम करना/प्रतिरोध करना
Synonyms: Lessen, Diminish, Moderate, Mitigate, Allay, Muffle
Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen
Example: In order to prevent head injuries, the football team wore helmets to <strong>buffer </strong>any contact with the opposing team.
Hindi meaning: अविलंब/अत्यावश्यक
Synonyms: Urgent, Emergency, High-Priority, Top-Priority, Important, Vital, Crucial
Antonyms: Unimportant, Trivial
Example: A government split would have <strong>dire</strong> consequences for domestic peace.
Hindi meaning: अति गंभीर
Synonyms: Intense, Acute, Severe, Extreme
Antonyms: Light, Superficial, Trivial, Unimportant
Example: Discovery of insulin has a <strong>profound</strong> effect on many areas of medicine.
Hindi meaning: निराशाजनक/उजाड़
Synonyms: Gaunt, Desolate, Lorn, Dismal, Grim
Antonyms: Bright, Cheerful, joyful
Example: The Garden looks incredibly <strong>bleaker</strong> without any plants.
