10 new English words for 10 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: निष्ठावान/पक्का
Synonyms: Stalwart, Loyal, Faithful, Trusty, Committed, Devoted, Reliable
Antonyms: Disloyal, Unreliable, Untrustworthy
Example: Since the two countries are <strong>staunch</strong> allies it is not surprising they will work together in the war to defeat their shared enemy.
Trick: Shi baat pe hmesha stand leta hai staunch
Hindi meaning: असाधारण
Synonyms: Exceptional, Remarkable, Extraordinary, Notable
Antonyms: Normal, Ordinary, Unexceptional
Example: Leonardo DiCaprio received an Oscar for his <strong>standout</strong> portrayal in the movie The Revenant.
Trick: Standing ovation mila ,standout speech ke liye
Hindi meaning: प्रायश्चित्त करना
Synonyms: Atone For, Make Amends For, Make Up For, Do Penance For, Purge
Example: Many people believe that you can <strong>expiate</strong> yourself from sins by taking a bathe in Ganga Water.
Trick: Ex-girlfriend ko pitkar expiate nhi kar skte.
Hindi meaning: ईशनिन्दात्मक/तिरस्कारी
Synonyms: Sacrilegious, Profane, Irreligious, Irreverent, Impious, Ungodly, Disrespectful
Antonyms: Pious, Religious, Respectful, Reverent
Example: After being suspected of <strong>blasphemy, </strong> the priest was removed from his office.
Trick: Blessing nhi milegi agar Blasphemous kam kroge to.
Hindi meaning: व्यंगपूर्ण/उपहासात्मक
Synonyms: Mocking, Satirical, Sarcastic Cynical, Derisive
Antonyms: Amusing, Gentle, Mild
Example: Female readers were turned off by the newspaper editor’s <strong>sardonic</strong> column that described violence as the best way to teach a woman.
Trick: Sara din gumoge to sardonic kehlahoge
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Hindi meaning: अनिच्छुक
Synonyms: Reluctant, Unwilling, Disinclined, Ill-Disposed
Antonyms: Eager, Ready, Willing
Example: In the past, many companies were <strong>loath</strong> to hire women professionals because they feared the women would quit when they got married.
Trick: Oath lene ke baad bi loath hote hai kuch log
Hindi meaning: अधीन करना या होना
Synonyms: Conquer, Vanquish, Defeat, Gain Mastery Over, Gain Ascendancy Over, Gain Control Of
Antonyms: Free, Liberate, Release
Example: : In order to be a dictator, you must first <strong>subjugate</strong> your people by any means necessary.
Trick: Sub jgah gate lgakar attack kiya fir subjugate kar liya.
Hindi meaning: उपयोगवादी
Synonyms: Practical, Functional, Serviceable, Useful, Sensible, Effective, Purposeful
Antonyms: Decorative, Un-Useful
Example: Because Ann sees her car only as a <strong>utilitarian</strong> asset that transports her, she is not concerned about its appearance.
Trick: Utility wali chize Utilitarian hoti hai
Hindi meaning: सरदार
Synonyms: Tribal Chief, Captain, Director, Head, Leader, Master, Ruler
Antonyms: Follower, Subservient
Example: In democracy <strong>chieftain</strong> is elected by voting system.
Trick: Jo chief hai tribe ka vo Chieftain hai
Hindi meaning: अपवित्र करना/अशुद्ध करना
Synonyms: Spoil, Sully, Mar, Impair, Debase, Degrade, Profane, Desecrate
Antonyms: Elevate, Purify, Purge
Example: Although recent history has shown some improvement, humans continue to <strong>defile</strong> the planet with their extravagance and waste of natural resources.
Trick: Court me case file karke relationship ko defile kiya.
