10 new English words for 27 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 Disparity (noun)

Disparity  - The quality or state of being different.

The quality or state of being different.

Hindi meaning: असमानता

Synonyms: Imbalance, Inequality, Unevenness, Dissimilarity

Antonyms: Parity, Similarity, Equality

Example: Sadly, there is a <strong>disparity</strong> in healthcare treatment among the economic classes.

Trick: Typewriter ne kha this page aur this page ki rate me disparity hai

2 Stagnate (verb)

Stagnate  - Cease developing; become inactive or dull.

Cease developing; become inactive or dull.

Hindi meaning: गतिहीन होना/विकसित न होना

Synonyms: Be Sluggish, Lie Dormant, Be Inert, Languish, Stand Still

Antonyms: Flourish, Grow, Improve, Strengthen

Example: Because John needs more money and his current salary has been <strong>stagnant</strong> for three years, he is looking for a new job.

Trick: Roz royal stag pioge to stagnate ho jaoge

3 Desperate (adjective)

Desperate  - Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

Hindi meaning: आशाहीन

Synonyms: Despairing, Hopeless, Distressed, Dejected, Downhearted, Despondent

Antonyms: Cheerful, Composed, Helpful

Example: The collapse of his business made him <strong>desperate</strong>.

Trick: Kai log gharwalo se separate hoke Desperate ho jate hai

4 Precipitate (verb)

Precipitate  - Cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely/ to bring about especially abruptly.

Cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely/ to bring about especially abruptly.

Hindi meaning: अचानक होना

Synonyms: Cause, Lead To, Bring About, Appear Suddenly

Antonyms: To Be Ceased, To Be Blocked

Example: Although economists cannot be certain, it is presumed the rising real estate market will <strong>precipitate</strong> new jobs.

Trick: Aaj kal precipitation Precipitate hoti hai

5 Ascribe (verb)

Ascribe  - Regard something as being due to (a cause).

Regard something as being due to (a cause).

Hindi meaning: के लिए उत्तरदायी ठहराना

Synonyms: Attribute, Accredit, Give The Credit For, Chalk Up

Example: The doctors tried to <strong>ascribe</strong> the baby’s condition to parental negligence, but tests showed that he had a rare virus.

Trick: Subscribe kroge to hmari team aapke sawalo ki Ascribe hogi

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6 Repression (noun)

Repression  - The action of subduing someone or something by force.

The action of subduing someone or something by force.

Hindi meaning: दमन

Synonyms: Suppression, Quelling, Quashing, Subduing, Crushing

Antonyms: Freedom, Liberty

Example: The strict rules of the boarding school served as a <strong>repression</strong> for students.

Trick: Press se panga liya to press ne Repression kiya

7 Vacate (verb)

Vacate  - Leave (a place that one previously occupied).

Leave (a place that one previously occupied).

Hindi meaning: निकालना/खाली करवाना

Synonyms: Evacuate, Go Away From, Depart From, Exit From, Void

Antonyms: Occupy, Inhabit

Example: Although the war had ended, the army refused to <strong>vacate</strong> the destroyed city.

Trick: Vacation pe gye the piche se second inning vacate kraya

8 Dilemma (noun)

Dilemma  - A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable.

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable.

Hindi meaning: असमंजस/दुविधा

Synonyms: Confusion, Irresoluteness, Quandary, Predicament, Puzzle, Conundrum

Antonyms: Clarity, Straightness, Solution

Example: Our teacher presented us with a <strong>dilemma</strong> when he shared that we could choose where to take our yearly field trip.

Trick: Delhi jau ya nahi dilemma me hu

9 Aloof (adjective)

Aloof  - Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Hindi meaning: पृथक/अलग/दूर

Synonyms: Distant, Detached, Remote, Unapproachable

Antonyms: Friendly, Concerned, Attached

Example: As <strong>aloof</strong> creatures, most cats prefer to be alone.

Trick: Alag ho gya aloof ho gya

10 Acute (adjective)

Acute  - Present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

Present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

Hindi meaning: तीक्ष्ण/विकट

Synonyms: Severe, Critical, Drastic, Dire

Antonyms: Calm, Dull, Mild, Modest

Example: Jim will not live much longer because he has an <strong>acute</strong> case of brain cancer.

Trick: Itne cute bache ke acute disease ho gya.

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