10 new English words for 10 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.

1 Inly (adverb)

Inly  - In a manner suggesting great depth of knowledge or understanding)

In a manner suggesting great depth of knowledge or understanding)

Hindi meaning: सत्यता से/पूर्ण रूप से

Synonyms: Deeply, Inwardly, Thoroughly

Antonyms: Outwardly, Peripherally

Example: <strong>Inly</strong> hurt by castigating remarks of her boss, she resigned from the job.

2 Tenor (noun)

Tenor  - (The general meaning, sense, or content of something.)

(The general meaning, sense, or content of something.)

Hindi meaning: अभिप्राय

Synonyms: Meaning, Sense, Purpose, Stuff, Substance, Gist

Antonyms: Obscurity, Vagueness

Example: The first paragraph of any report should provide readers with the <strong>tenor</strong> of the paper.

3 Climb down (noun/phrase)

Climb down  - (Withdraw from a position taken up in argument or negotiation)

(Withdraw from a position taken up in argument or negotiation)

Hindi meaning: वापसी/पीछे हटना

Synonyms: Back down, Capitulate, Yield, Give in/up, Cave in, Retreat, Backtrack, Back-pedal

Antonyms: Mount, Get up, Ascend

Example: The Company had to <strong>climb down</strong> over its claim that it was offering a free service for lifetime to all its customers.

4 Reverberate (verb)

Reverberate  - Be repeated several times as an echo. Figuratively - to cause effects afterwards

Be repeated several times as an echo. Figuratively - to cause effects afterwards

Hindi meaning: गुंजायमान होना

Synonyms: Resound, Echo, Repeat, Resonate, Pulsate

Antonyms: Quieten, Shush

Example: The drunk driver had no idea his foolish decision would <strong>reverberate</strong> and destroy the lives of five families.

5 Amicable (adjective)

Amicable  - Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.

Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.

Hindi meaning: मैत्रीपूर्ण

Synonyms: Cordial, Civil, Courteous, Amiable, Concordant

Antonyms: Disagreeable, Unfriendly, Hostile

Example: Most customer service agents are <strong>amicable</strong> people who are good at settling disagreements.

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6 Hark back (phrasal verb)

Hark back  - (Go back to something earlier)

(Go back to something earlier)

Hindi meaning: वापस जाना/ याद दिलाना

Synonyms: Look Back, Remind, Bethink, Recall, Remember

Antonyms: Forget, Ignore

Example: Seeing a horse and buggy in the <strong>park harks</strong> back to the time when horses drew the wagons.

7 Salutary (adjective)

Salutary  - (Producing good effects)

(Producing good effects)

Hindi meaning: हितकारी/लाभप्रद

Synonyms: Beneficial, Good, Advantageous, Profitable, Salubrious

Antonyms: Bad, Disadvantageous, Unfavorable

Example: In addition to effectively teaching the curriculum, our professor often educates us with <strong>salutary</strong> lessons that personally enrich our lives.

8 Thaw (noun)

Thaw  - (To become friendlier or more relaxed /an increase in friendliness or cordiality)

(To become friendlier or more relaxed /an increase in friendliness or cordiality)

Hindi meaning: मैत्रीपूर्ण होना /नम्र होना

Synonyms: Harmony, Rapprochement, Reconciliation, Cordiality

Antonyms: Disagreement, Dissension, Hostility

Example: After a long war, the treaty was signed between the countries to establish <strong>thaw</strong>.

9 In the doldrums (idiom)

In the doldrums - (A state of inactivity or stagnation /not very active)

(A state of inactivity or stagnation /not very active)

Hindi meaning: डाँवाडोल स्थिति में

Synonyms: Crestfallen, Depressed, Despondent, Disheartened, Glum

Antonyms: Cheerful, Elated, Heartened, Enthused, Inspirited

Example: When the economy is <strong>in the doldrums, </strong> every business feels the effects.

10 Trickle out (phrasal verb)

Trickle out  - To come, go, or pass bit by bit

To come, go, or pass bit by bit

Hindi meaning: धीरे धीरे होना

Synonyms: Slowly come out, Intermittently Happen, Dribble out, Leak

Antonyms: Rapidly or fast occurring

Example: The dissatisfied members of the audience <strong>trickled out</strong> of the theater three and four at a time.

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