10 new English words for 6 August 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: दुहाई
Synonyms: Shout, Exclamation, Cry, Shriek
Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Quiet, Silence
Example: An <strong>outcry</strong> from the peasants for the poor working conditions forced the landowner to make changes due to their complaints.
Hindi meaning: हटाना/बाहर करना
Synonyms: Force Out, Take The Place Of, Expel, Overthrow
Antonyms: Continue, Retain
Example: He resigned before he was <strong>elbowed out</strong>.
Hindi meaning: जोश/तीव्रता
Synonyms: Ardor, Enthusiasm, Zeal, Euphoria, Rapture, Passion
Antonyms: Lethargy, Disinterest, Dullness
Example: Because I wanted to earn a scholarship, I tackled my schoolwork with <strong>fervor</strong>.
Hindi meaning: घुसपैठ
Synonyms: Attack, Invasion, Infiltration, Penetration
Antonyms: Retreat
Example: Without legislative approval, the president cannot announce an overseas <strong>incursion</strong>.
Hindi meaning: यहां तक/अब तक
Synonyms: So Far, Thus Far, Until Now, Until Then
Antonyms: After That
Example: Before John learned to fly an airplane, he had <strong>hitherto</strong> been afraid of heights.
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Hindi meaning: झगड़ा/मनमुटाव
Synonyms: Quarrel, Squabble, Row, Argument, Fight, Contretemps, Disagreement
Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Peace
Example: Even though the couple was not speaking to each other following the <strong>tiff</strong>, everyone knew they would get back together.
Hindi meaning: विचार करना
Synonyms: Ponder, Consider, Think Over/About, Reflect On, Contemplate, Deliberate
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect
Example: The jury needed the weekend to <strong>mull</strong> over the evidence and make a decision on the case.
Hindi meaning: अनधिकार ग्रहण करना
Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Expropriate, Take Possession Of, Arrogate, Annex
Antonyms: Let Go, Offer, Refuse, Reject, Release, Give In, Relinquish
Example: The president does not <strong>usurp</strong> his position because he is elected by the people.
Hindi meaning: अवहेलना करना
Synonyms: Disobey, Flout, Challenge, Throw down the gauntlet
Antonyms: Comply, Obey, Give In, Surrender
Example: In order to peacefully insist upon rights, the protesters promise not to <strong>defy</strong> the constitution.
Hindi meaning: निंदा करना
Synonyms: Anathematize, Censure, Damn, Decry, Condemn, Execrate, Reprehend
Antonyms: Eulogize, Exalt, Extol Laud, Praise
Example: When the flight attendants learned about their proposed pay cuts, they decided to <strong>denounce</strong> the airlines at a news conference.
