10 new English words for 20 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: घिसा-पिटा
Synonyms: stale, faded, hackneyed, worn out, banal, trite.
Antonyms: fresh, novel, un-clichéd.
Example: the<strong> shopworn </strong>suggestion to job applicants to “just be yourselfâ€.
Trick: Is shop ke cloth worn hai matlab shopworn hai.
Hindi meaning: उकसाना
Synonyms: stimulate, prod, propel, incite, stir.
Antonyms: placate, calm, mollify, please.
Example: An eviction notice is the only thing that will <strong>spur </strong>Jan into looking for a job.
Trick: : Is par case chla to bht se logo ne spur kiya
Hindi meaning: कट्टरपंथी
Synonyms: Fanatic, Enthusiast, Extremist, Radical, Diehard.
Antonyms: Conservative, Moderate.
Example: The cult leader was a <strong>zealot </strong>who killed anyone who dared to question his principles.
Trick: Lot of zeal hoti hai zealot me
Synonyms: profanity, profaneness, sacrilege, irreligiousness, irreverence.
Antonyms: adoration, worship.
Example: After being suspected of <strong>blasphemy, </strong> the priest was removed from his office.
Trick: God ki blessing nhi milegi agar Blasphemy kroge toh
Hindi meaning: घृणास्पद/बुरा
Synonyms: unpleasant, disgusting, deplorable, awful.
Antonyms: delightful, gentle, kind, mild, good.
Example: She has a <strong>nasty </strong>habit of biting her fingernails. Related Words:
Trick: Nice tea hogi to nasty smell nhi aaegi
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Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट रूप से
Synonyms: clearly, evidently, manifestly, conspicuously, overtly.
Antonyms: vaguely, inconspicuously, indistinctly, unnoticeably.
Example: Because the bank was being robbed, the sense of fear among the patrons was <strong>palpable. </strong>
Trick: Pal pal ki baat samj me aati hai palpable bolte hai
Hindi meaning: बहिर्गमन
Synonyms: Hegira, Departure, Migration, leaving.
Antonyms: Stay, influx, return.
Example: Because of the <strong>exodus </strong>of so many refugees from the flooded areas, the town’s public shelters were filled to overflowing.
Trick: Ek so dus logo ka exodus.
Hindi meaning: हानिकारक/नुक़सानदेह
Synonyms: Harmful, Damaging, Injurious, Hurtful, Detrimental, Unfavorable, Bad, Malign.
Antonyms: Advantageous, Assisting, Beneficial, Benevolent, Good, Harmless.
Example: Because of its high winds, the hurricane was quite <strong>pernicious</strong> to the small town.
Trick: Padhoge nhi to Pernicious effect hoga
Synonyms: Resentment, ill-feeling, displeasure, exasperation.
Antonyms: Delight, Praise, Blessing, Pleasure.
Example: Janet’s <strong>grievance </strong>against her neighbor has turned into a civil lawsuit.
Trick: Grace yard pe sab Grievance karte hai
Hindi meaning: उत्तेजित होना
Synonyms: excite, stir up, agitate, foment, instigate.
Antonyms: calm, soothe, please.
Example: The politician <strong>whipped up </strong>the crowd with a few bad remarks over religion.
Trick: Hip hip kahke whip up karte hai
