10 new English words for 29 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.

1 Fester (verb)

Fester  - To worsen as time passes

To worsen as time passes

Hindi meaning: बुरा होना/बेकार होना

Synonyms: Aggravate, Decay, Rot, Deteriorate, Disintegrate, Degrade

Antonyms: Flourish, Grow, Improve

Example: After the white police officer killed the unarmed black teen, racial tension started to <strong>fester</strong> throughout the country.

2 Fledgling (adjective)

Fledgling  - (A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.)

(A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.)

Hindi meaning: नया/अनुभवहीन

Synonyms: Incipient, Embryonic, Apprentice, Novice, Inexperienced, Greenhorn, Neophyte

Antonyms: Mature, Experienced, Expert

Example: Since James and I have only a <strong>fledgling</strong> relationship, I am not going to propose him for marriage.

3 Ensue (verb)

Ensue  - Happen or occur afterwards or as a result.

Happen or occur afterwards or as a result.

Hindi meaning: आगामी होना/ परिणामस्वरूप होना

Synonyms: Result, Follow, Develop, Stem, Spring, Arise, Derive, Evolve, Proceed

Antonyms: Cause, Antecede

Example: Dehydration will <strong>ensue</strong> when the body is unable to obtain enough water to maintain its biological functions.

4 Viable (adjective)

Viable  - Capable of working successfully/ having the possibility of being done.

Capable of working successfully/ having the possibility of being done.

Hindi meaning: विकासक्षम

Synonyms: Workable, Feasible, Practicable, Applicable, Manageable, Operable

Antonyms: Impracticable, Unfeasible

Example: Without water and sunlight, the seeds stand no chance of being <strong>viable</strong>.

Trick: Able log hi Viable hote hai .

5 Construe (verb)

Construe  - (Interpret (a word or action) in a particular way)

(Interpret (a word or action) in a particular way)

Hindi meaning: अर्थ लगाना/ आशय करना

Synonyms: Interpret, Understand, Parse, Render, Elucidate, Decode

Antonyms: Misunderstand, Cloud, Confuse

Example: Even though Ellen looked at the handwritten note several times, she was unable to <strong>construe</strong> the message behind Henry’s messy text.

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6 Zombie (noun)

Zombie  - (Completely unresponsive to their surroundings.)

(Completely unresponsive to their surroundings.)

Hindi meaning: नीरस /भावशून्य

Synonyms: Unresponsive, Passive, Cold, Frigid, Unfeeling

Antonyms: Responsive, Active

Example: Hundreds of thousands of people are unable to get out of these <strong>zombie</strong> funds because of the high exit penalties.

7 Dilute (verb)

Dilute  - Make (something) weaker in force, content, or value by modification or the addition of other elements.)

Make (something) weaker in force, content, or value by modification or the addition of other elements.)

Hindi meaning: कमजोर करना

Synonyms: Lessen, Attenuate, Weaken, Lenify

Antonyms: Thicken

Example: The hiring of the new CEO <strong>diluted</strong> the power of the company's president.

8 Steward (noun)

Steward  - One who actively directs affairs

One who actively directs affairs

Hindi meaning: प्रबन्धक

Synonyms: Official, Marshal, Administrator, Representative

Example: The hotel <strong>steward</strong> showed room for the customer

9 Galvanize (verb)

Galvanize  - (Excite (someone) into taking action.)

(Excite (someone) into taking action.)

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित करना/उत्तेजित करना

Synonyms: Impel, Stir, Spur, Prod, Urge, Motivate, Stimulate, Electrify, Excite

Antonyms: Depress, Discourage, Dissuade

Example: By holding a rally, the politician hoped to <strong>galvanize</strong> young people to vote.

10 At stake (idiom)

At stake  - In jeopardy of being determined as a positive or negative outcome.

In jeopardy of being determined as a positive or negative outcome.

Hindi meaning: खतरे में

Synonyms: In Jeopardy, At Risk, In Danger, Periled, Hanging In The Balance

Antonyms: Safe, Guarded, Protected

Example: My presentation needs to go perfectly—the big promotion is <strong>at stake</strong>.

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