10 new English words for 21 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: प्रदर्शन
Synonyms: Demonstration, Manifestation, Exhibition For A Support
Antonyms: Idleness, Opposition
Example: The vehement group showed a <strong>vigil</strong> against the major reform.
Hindi meaning: दृढ़ता/साहस
Synonyms: Courageousness, Bravery, Fortitude, Determination, Resolution
Antonyms: Timidity, Fear
Example: The young boy’s <strong>grit</strong> kept him grounded during the two days he was lost in the forest.
Hindi meaning: क्षीण होना
Synonyms: On The Decline, Decreasing, Diminishing, Dwindling, Shrinking, Contracting, Tapering Off, Tailing Off, Subsiding, Slackening, Drooping, Sinking, Ebbing, Dimming
Antonyms: Burgeoning, Enlarge, Escalating
Example: Her influence in <strong>on the wane</strong>, but she is still the boss.
Hindi meaning: आकस्मिकता
Synonyms: Exigency, Emergency, Eventuality, Accident, Crisis
Antonyms: Improbability, Unlikelihood, Certainty
Example: During a disastrous <strong>contingency</strong>, agencies like the Red Cross and the Salvation Army work to assist displaced people.
Hindi meaning: प्रभाव
Synonyms: Consequence, Result, Effect, Outcome
Antonyms: Cause, Reason
Example: The rookie football player knew if he complained about the hazing he would face serious <strong>repercussion</strong> from his teammates.
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Hindi meaning: आकस्मिक/अनुपयुक्त
Synonyms: Unexpected, Unanticipated, Unforeseen, Unpredictable, Unpredicted
Antonyms: Expected, Timely, Appropriate
Example: My mother told me never to accept drinks from strangers because they may have <strong>untoward</strong> intentions.
Hindi meaning: घात में रहना/छिपा रहना
Synonyms: Hide, Conceal Oneself, Take Cover, Skulk
Antonyms: Come Out, Unviel
Example: Shady criminals <strong>lurk</strong> outside of bars and pickpocket drunken patrons.
Hindi meaning: साहस प्रदर्शन
Synonyms: Boldness, Bluster, Swashbuckling, Machismo
Antonyms: Moderation, Normality
Example: Despite the harsh reviews of the critics, Kathy adopted a pretense of <strong>bravado</strong> as she told the cast the play would go on as planned.
Trick: Dwayne bravo field me bravado hai
Hindi meaning: पुनरावृत्ति होना
Synonyms: Happen Again, Reoccur, Occur Again, Be Repeated, Come Round (Again), Reappear
Antonyms: Halt, Stop
Example: If Norman stops taking his medication, his disease could <strong>recur</strong>.
Trick: Fir se occur hogya to recur hogya
Hindi meaning: सामान्य जन
Synonyms: Inhabitants, Residents, Natives, Public, Rabble
Example: More police officers are needed to keep the <strong>populace</strong> calm during the protest march.
Trick: Populace se population badti hai.
