10 new English words for 9 July 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: अभिमान/शेखी
Synonyms: Arrogance, Conceit, Haughtiness, Pomposity
Antonyms: Modesty, Humility
Example: Although the priest had taken a vow to help others, his own personal judgment was blinded by <strong>hubris</strong>.
Trick: Jinka hobby risky vo hubris hota hai.
Hindi meaning: दांव/बाज़ी
Synonyms: Bet, Gamble, Punt, Stake
Antonyms: Certainty, Protection, Reality, Safeguard, Safety
Example: Retailers are <strong>wagering</strong> consumers will be willing to pay extra for designer furniture.
Hindi meaning: प्रयास
Synonyms: Effort, Try, Conation
Antonyms: Idleness, Passivity, Inactivity
Example: Jennifer threw a party to celebrate the success of her husband’s latest successful business <strong>endeavor</strong>.
Hindi meaning: विशाल/भव्य
Synonyms: Magnificent, Impressive, Grand, Splendid, Resplendent
Antonyms: Insignificant, Low, Unimpressive
Example: The billionaire has this <strong>grandiose</strong> idea about building a house on Mars.
Hindi meaning: उत्साही/दीप्त
Synonyms: Intense, Vehement, Fervent, Fervid, Zealous
Antonyms: Dull, Frigid, Unenthusiastic
Example: When the <strong>Incandescent</strong> missionary talks about his religious beliefs, he actually glows with enthusiasm.
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Hindi meaning: सूक्ष्म भेद युक्त
Synonyms: Distinction, Subtlety, Refinement
Antonyms: Similarity, Alikeness
Example: To solve the puzzle in the newspaper, you need to identify the <strong>nuance</strong> in the two seemingly identical pictures.
Hindi meaning: बहुविध/अनेक
Synonyms: Diverse, Many, Numerous, Various, Varied, Diversified, Multiple, Multitudinous, Multiplex, Manifold, Multifaceted
Antonyms: Homogenous, Similar, Alike
Example: Our Christmas tree is always adorned with a <strong>multifarious</strong> assortment of ornaments.
Hindi meaning: आधिपत्य
Synonyms: Authority, Command, Leadership, Power, Predominance
Antonyms: Subordination, Obedience
Example: Because of the <strong>hegemony</strong> of the veteran congressmen, the political rookies found it hard to get a bill on the docket.
Hindi meaning: सराहना करना
Synonyms: Praise, Commend, Acclaim, Salute, Extol, Laud, Admire
Antonyms: Censure, Criticize, Denounce, Disapprove.
Example: Every person stood to <strong>applaud</strong> his unforgettable act in the movie The Revenant.
Hindi meaning: स्थिति को गंभीर होने से रोकना
Synonyms: Reduce, Lessen, Diminish, Lighten, Relieve, Ease, Alleviate, Allay, Moderate, Mitigate
Antonyms: Heighten, Intensify
Example: Scared of heights all her life, nothing would <strong>diffuse</strong> Ruth's fear of flying.
