10 new English words for 16 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.

1 Well-off (adjective)

Well-off  - In a favourable situation or circumstances.

In a favourable situation or circumstances.

Hindi meaning: संपन्न/समृद्ध

Synonyms: Fortunate, Lucky, Comfortable, Well Placed, In A Fortunate Position, In A Privileged Position

Antonyms: Poor, Destitute, Failing, Unsuccessful

Example: After her grandparents died, she received a lot of money, so now she is really <strong>well off. </strong>

Trick: Jo health aur mind se well hai vo well off hai.

2 Alleviate (verb)

Alleviate  - Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe./ to make something less painful, severe, or serious

Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe./ to make something less painful, severe, or serious

Hindi meaning: घटाना/कम करना

Synonyms: Allay, Assuage, Ease, Mitigate, Lighten, Mollify

Antonyms: Intensify, Worsen, Agitate, Incite

Example: Scared of heights all her life, nothing would <strong>alleviate</strong> Ruth's fear of flying.

Trick: Inko weight Alleviate karna hai

3 Disaffection (noun)

Disaffection  - A state or feeling of being dissatisfied, especially with people in authority or a system of control.

A state or feeling of being dissatisfied, especially with people in authority or a system of control.

Hindi meaning: असंतोष

Synonyms: Dissatisfaction, Disgruntlement, Discontent, Resentment

Antonyms: Contentment, Satisfaction

Example: The troops were <strong>disaffected</strong> by the extension of their tours of duty.

Trick: Satisfaction nhi hua to Disaffection ho gya.

4 Subsistence (noun)

Subsistence  - The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level.

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level.

Hindi meaning: निर्वाह

Synonyms: Maintenance, Upkeep, Livelihood, Living, Sustenance

Antonyms: Debt, Poverty

Example: The church was accepting donations of food and clothing for community members in need of <strong>subsistence. </strong>

Trick: Sab sister ko Subsistence karte hai sunil is movie me

5 Sparse (adjective)

Sparse  - Scanty; in short supply.

Scanty; in short supply.

Hindi meaning: अपर्याप्त/कम

Synonyms: Meager, Scant, Minimal, Limited, Restricted

Antonyms: Abundant, Adequate, Enough, Plentiful, Ample

Example: With only a <strong>sparse</strong> supply of weapons, the villagers were worried they would not survive the attack.

Trick: Student life me purse me sparse paise hote hai.

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6 Diversify (verb)

Diversify  - Make or become more diverse or varied.

Make or become more diverse or varied.

Hindi meaning: विविध करना

Synonyms: Branch Out, Vary, Expand, Make Diverse, Assort

Antonyms: Similar, Match

Example: With the advent of e- marketing many publishing companies have <strong>diversified</strong> into online services.

Trick: Diverse hona matlab Diversify hona

7 Judicious (adjective)

Judicious  - Having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.

Having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.

Hindi meaning: बुद्धिमान/अक़्लमंद

Synonyms: Wise, Sensible, Prudent, Shrewd, Astute, Canny, Sagacious

Antonyms: Careless, Ignorant, Imprudent, Incautious, Indiscreet

Example: <strong>Judicious</strong> investors will only put their money into stocks which will provide them with hefty profits.

Trick: Judge log Judicious hote hai.

8 Populist (noun)

Populist  - A person seeking to represent the interests of ordinary people.

A person seeking to represent the interests of ordinary people.

Hindi meaning: लोकवादी

Synonyms: Egalitarian, Even Handed, Non-Partisan, Non-Discriminatory, Impersonal

Antonyms: Totalitarian, Despotic

Example: Characterized by her <strong>populist</strong>nature, he was elected as the president of the organization.

Trick: Popular aadmi populist jaldi bante hai

9 Override (verb)

Override  - To prevail over

To prevail over

Hindi meaning: लंघन करना/अधिरोहण करना

Synonyms: Supersede, Take Precedence Over, Take Priority Over, Be More Important Than

Example: Don't let anger <strong>override</strong> common sense.

Trick: Tez ride karna matlab rules ko override karna

10 Multipronged (adjective)

Multipronged  - Having several distinct aspects or elements

Having several distinct aspects or elements

Hindi meaning: बहु आयामी

Synonyms: Several Sides, Many Aspects, Multi Dimensional

Antonyms: One-Dimensional

Example: Since the problem had <strong>multipronged</strong>solutions, it was solved immediately.

Trick: Multi national company me ek wrong step kai multi-pronged chizo se hota hai.

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