10 new English words for 18 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.
Synonyms: pretext, Excuse, Justification, defending evidence.
Antonyms: Presence, Existence, Attendance.
Example: The minister’s friends were willing to lie in order to give him an <strong>alibi </strong>for the night of his brother’s murder.
Hindi meaning: मनमानापन
Synonyms: capriciousness, flightiness, whimsicality.
Antonyms: conformity, righteousness.
Example: In spite of the cold weather, we made an <strong>arbitrary </strong>trip to the beach. Related words:
Synonyms: Prosperous, having good fortune, easeful, in comforts.
Antonyms: with resistance or opposition.
Example: I have very little money saved, so when I retire I won't exactly be <strong>in clover. </strong>
Hindi meaning: उपद्रवी/उग्र
Synonyms: tempestuous, stormy, turbulent, in turmoil, raucous.
Antonyms: peaceful, orderly, quiet.
Example: Although the famous actor hoped to make it to his plane unnoticed, he was met by <strong>tumultuous</strong> fans at the airport entrance.
Hindi meaning: शांत/सौम्य
Synonyms: quiet, calm, tranquil, still, peaceful, pacific, unruffled.
Antonyms: agitated, clamorous, disturbed.
Example: The stock market has been far from <strong>placid </strong>during the economic crisis.
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Synonyms: influential, formative, important, primary.
Antonyms: dull, inessential, insignificant, minor, unsubstantial.
Example: Steve Jobs’ inventions were<strong> seminal </strong>in the world of technology.
Synonyms: indifference, unconcern, uninterestedness, unresponsiveness, impassivity, insensitivity.
Antonyms: interest, care, concern.
Example: When<strong> apathy </strong>takes over the workplace, very little work gets done because people become uninterested in their jobs.
Synonyms: relevant, pertinent, apposite, apropos.
Antonyms: inappropriate, irrelevant, unsuitable, improper.
Example: During the economic crisis the president will only respond to <strong>germane </strong>questions .
Hindi meaning: रोकना
Synonyms: counter, oppose, baulk, impede, obstruct, hamper.
Antonyms: support, aid, backing.
Example: Working together, the countries hope to <strong>foil </strong>future terrorist attacks.
Synonyms: nonsense, absurdity, rubbish, balderdash, gibberish, claptrap.
Antonyms: sensibility, thoughtful (idea).
Example: The superstitions are <strong>hogwash </strong>to the modern age.
