10 new English words for 7 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: परिवर्तन बिंदु पर
Synonyms: Turning Point, Decisive Point, Critical Point, Decisive Juncture
Example: After earning my degree, I'm <strong>at a crossroads</strong> about my career options.
Hindi meaning: गुट
Synonyms: Alliance, Association, Coalition, Federation, Confederation, League
Example: A <strong>bloc</strong> of downtown business owners has created a marketing plan to bring more shoppers into the downtown area.
Hindi meaning: मध्यस्थता-संबंधी
Synonyms: Mediatory, Intermediary, Conciliatory, Of Referee
Antonyms: Argumentative, Of Fight
Example: The mediator made an <strong>arbitral</strong> statement which helped the two parties find common ground.
Hindi meaning: न्यायाधिकरण
Synonyms: Court, Board Of Justice, Bench, Judiciary, Judicature
Example: A jury is like a <strong>tribunal</strong> of peers who listen to evidence and come to a verdict.
Hindi meaning: किसी दुसरे के दुःख पे ख़ुशी मनाना
Synonyms: Relish, Take great pleasure in, Revel in, Rejoice in, Exult in, Crow over
Antonyms: Be Sad, Commiserate, Sympathize
Example: If you are the winner of a contest, you should not <strong>gloat over</strong> and make your competitors feel inferior.
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Hindi meaning: स्थगित करना/ताक़ पर रखना
Synonyms: Put to one side, Lay aside, Pigeonhole, Keep in abeyance, Mothball, Delay
Antonyms: Carry out, Execute, Implement (immediately)
Example: Since the handyman was lazy, the homeowner knew he would <strong>Shelve</strong> the completion of the house remodel.
Synonyms: Disagreement, Argument, Dispute, Difference Of Opinion, Altercation, Confrontation, Contretemps
Antonyms: Accord, Agreement, Calm, Concord
Example: Until more information is known, the police will not reveal details about the <strong>run-in</strong> between the arresting officer and the suspect.
Hindi meaning: भयाकुलता
Synonyms: Dismay, Perturbation, Anxiety, Trepidation
Antonyms: Peace, Tranquility, Composure
Example: Discovering a water bug crawling on the ceiling left me in <strong>consternation</strong> for hours.
Hindi meaning: अभिप्राय होना/अर्थ रखना
Synonyms: Implicate, Intent, Lay Claim, Object
Antonyms: Be Meaningless
Example: The prosecutor warned the jury the defendant would <strong>purport</strong> he was an innocent man.
Hindi meaning: का स्थान ले लेना
Synonyms: Replace, Supplant, Substitute For, Displace
Antonyms: Keep, Stay, Retain, Hold
Example: The Supreme Court decision <strong>supersedes</strong> the decision of the lower court.
