10 new English words for 17 October 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: रोक देना
Synonyms: Forbid, Prohibit, Ban, Bar, Rule Out, Embargo, Interdict, Outlaw.
Antonyms: Allow, Permit.
Example: The policies of the school district <strong>proscribe </strong>accessing social media websites on school computers.
Trick: China me in sabi ko subscribe karna Proscribe hai .
Hindi meaning: विनष्टीकरण या विखण्डन करना
Synonyms: Demolish, Destroy, Wreck, Decimate
Antonyms: Build, Construct, Create, Repair, Restore
Example: Opposition accuses the government of trying to <strong>dismantle </strong>the country's economy by demonetization.
Trick: Food me ye sab metal Dismantle hone chahiye.
Hindi meaning: तैयार होना या करना
Synonyms: Position Oneself, Ready Oneself, Prepare Oneself, Brace Oneself, Get Into Position, Gear Oneself Up
Antonyms: Be Discouraged, Be Reluctant
Example: Despite the chaos around her, the flight attendant remained <strong>poised </strong>and calm as she directed the passengers through the emergency exits.
Trick: Problem me dimag ko thoda pause dekar poise kro.
Hindi meaning: घातकता
Synonyms: Deadliness, Destructiveness, Necrosis.
Antonyms: Advantageousness, Helpfulness.
Example: Drinking and driving is a <strong>lethal</strong> combination.
Trick: Aese locality me bht Lethality hai.
Hindi meaning: संतुष्ट होना
Synonyms: Fulfilled, Gratified, Sated, Satiated.
Antonyms: Dissatisfied, Unhappy.
Example: After winning the Ms. World award she <strong>rested on the laurels. </strong>
Trick: l'oreal ke product use karne pe hi inhe to rest on the laurels hota hai
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Hindi meaning: प्रशंसनीय/सराहने योग्य
Synonyms: Appreciable, Admirable, Commendable, Praiseworthy
Antonyms: Disrespected, Unworthy, Blamable.
Example: Even though Gerald finished the marathon in last place, the fact he actually finished the race was a <strong>laudable </strong>accomplishment.
Trick: Loud bolne se Laudable nhi milta , kam karne se milta hai.
Hindi meaning: ख़ौफ़नाक/भयावह
Synonyms: Terrifying, Frightening, Petrifying, Horrifying, Dreadful, Scaring.
Antonyms: Comforting, Soothing.
Example: In dark nights a graveyard is a <strong>hair-raising </strong>place to go for anyone.
Trick: Hair katne walo se Hair-raising ho gye sab .
Hindi meaning: निन्दित करना
Synonyms: Defame, Discredit, Condemn, Denounce
Antonyms: Exalt, Praise, Extol, Glorify, Revere, Aggrandize
Example: There is a <strong>stigma </strong>attached to AIDS that makes most people afraid of those who have the disease.
Trick: Maths me sigma wali problem se aapko stigma hai.
Hindi meaning: बढ़ावा देना/प्रोत्साहन देना
Synonyms: Encourage, Promote, Forward, Assist, Nurture, Strengthen, Enrich
Antonyms: Block, Cease, Discourage, Dissuade, Halt, Hinder, Impede
Example: The teacher's task is to <strong>foster</strong> learning among the students.
Trick: Foster beer ke aese add foster karte hai youth ko.
Hindi meaning: उसकाव/प्रत्यायन
Synonyms: Cajolery, Enticement, Exhortation, Wheedling,
Antonyms: Discouragement, Dissuasion.
Example: Advertisements in magazines have a strong <strong>suasion</strong> for readers using vibrant photographs and strong wording.
Trick: Sau gadi dene pe bi inhe Suasion nhi kar skte.
