10 new English words for 18 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: अवशेष/आसार/उत्तरजीवी
Synonyms: Remains, Remainder, Leftovers, Leavings, Residue
Antonyms: Whole, Base, Core
Example: Before I could get the <strong>remnant</strong> of the partially eaten doughnut off the floor, the dog ate it.
Hindi meaning: अप्रचलित/पुराना
Synonyms: No Longer In Use, Inoperative, Non-Functioning, Obsolete
Antonyms: Existent, Functioning, Live, Operating
Example: The archaeologists were excited when they stumbled upon a <strong>defunct</strong> monument.
Hindi meaning: व्यवधान/हस्तक्षेप
Synonyms: Interruption, Interference, intercession, interposition
Antonyms: Aid, Assistance
Example: Our nation’s <strong>intervention</strong> in another country’s war could pull us into the crisis.
Hindi meaning: एकजुटता
Synonyms: Unity, Agreement, Harmony, Consensus, Concord, Concurrence
Antonyms: Disagreement, Antagonism, Discord
Example: Some of the upper level managers joined the strike in <strong>solidarity</strong> with the part-time employees.
Hindi meaning: विचार विमर्श
Synonyms: Consideration, Contemplation, Cogitation, Pondering
Antonyms: Carelessness, Negligence, Avoidance
Example: With great <strong>deliberation, </strong> the scholarship committee finally selected a recipient.
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Hindi meaning: सर्वसम्मति
Synonyms: Accord, Harmony, Concurrence, Consent, Unison, Unanimity
Antonyms: Disagreement, Dissension, Opposition, Refusal, Opposition
Example: The Prime Minister stated that he would not introduce a new tax without the <strong>consensus</strong> of public opinion.
Hindi meaning: की तरह काम करना/अनुसरण करना
Synonyms: Follow, Model Oneself on, Take as a model, Be on a par with, Vie with, Surpass
Antonyms: Neglect, Un-Follow
Example: John is going to <strong>emulate</strong> her brother's strong work ethic in order to be successful.
Hindi meaning: आगम कहना
Synonyms: Augur, Forecast, foretell, Prophesy, portend
Example: Dark clouds normally <strong>presage</strong> a storm
Hindi meaning: निम्नतम स्तर
Synonyms: The lowest point, The all-time low, The lowest level, Zero level, The bottom, Rock-bottom.
Antonyms: Zenith, Acme, Climax
Example: Because employees are terribly worried about losing their positions, company morale has reached a <strong>nadir</strong>.
Hindi meaning: कटुतापूर्ण
Synonyms: Bitter, Rancorous, Caustic, Acerbic, Scathing
Antonyms: Pleasant, Gentle, Loving
Example: Despite the <strong>acrimonious</strong> relationship I have with my boss, he respects my quality of work.
