10 new English words for 8 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: रंगरलियां/ अनियंत्रित गतिविधि
Synonyms: Unrestrained Bout, Orgy, Binge, Jamboree.
Antonyms: Thriftiness.
Example: The alcoholic consumed two gallons of whiskey during his last drinking <strong>spree</strong>.
Hindi meaning: मनोबल/हौसला
Synonyms: Confidence, Self-Confidence, Self-Esteem; Spirit, Spirits, Esprit De Corps, Optimism.
Antonyms: Fear, Weakness.
Example: Since the soldiers have not seen their families in a long time, their <strong>morale</strong> is at an all-time low.
Hindi meaning: खतरनाक/भयानक
Synonyms: Awful, Dire, Fearsome, Frightening, Horrendous, Horrific, Terrible.
Antonyms: Pleasing, Gleeful, Awesome.
Example: The <strong>dreaded</strong> terrorist was killed after two hours long military encounter.
Hindi meaning: उठाना/ऊपर उठाना
Synonyms: Haul, Pull, Tug, Lift, Hoist.
Antonyms: Drop, Lower.
Example: After he tried to <strong>heave</strong> the heavy weight above his head for a third time, the weak lifter decided to give up.
Hindi meaning: कुलपक्षपात/कुनबापरस्ती
Synonyms: Bias, Inequity, Partisanship, Partiality, One-Sidedness.
Antonyms: Fairness.
Example: Janice has no computer or clerical skills so the only way she could have received that position was through <strong>nepotism</strong>.
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Hindi meaning: निरसन/रद्दीकरण
Synonyms: Revocation, Repeal, Rescinding, Annulment, Cancellation, Invalidation, Nullification.
Antonyms: Validation, Establishment.
Example: The <strong>abrogation</strong> of a farming-friendly policy was harshly criticized by media.
Hindi meaning: आशावादी/खुश/जोशपूर्ण
Synonyms: Buoyant, Cheery, Encouraging, Hopeful, Optimistic, Sprightly.
Antonyms: Gloomy, Hopeless, Pessimistic, Sad.
Example: As a motivational speaker, it was the man’s job to be cheerful and <strong>upbeat</strong> during his presentation.
Hindi meaning: निष्ठा
Synonyms: Loyalty, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Obedience, Adherence, Devotion.
Antonyms: Disloyalty, Disobedience, Faithlessness, Inconstancy, Treachery.
Example: We took an oath of <strong>allegiance</strong> upon entering the military, and none of us plan on violating it.
Hindi meaning: उग्र सुधारवादी होना या बनाना
Synonyms: Be rooted fanatical, Be deep obstinate or extremist of a cause.
Example: The Islamic <strong>radicalization</strong> is turning the young minds towards ISIS.
Hindi meaning: अधम/दुष्ट
Synonyms: Vile, Depraved, Vicious, Corrupt, Abominable.
Antonyms: Gentle, Good, Kind, Magnificent, Nice.
Example: Racism in the 21st century is still a <strong>nefarious</strong> reality in the world.
