10 new English words for 22 November 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: ढिंढोरा पीटना
Synonyms: Brag, Crow, Blow one's own trumpet, Sing one's own praises
Antonyms: Belittle, Disparage
Example: When people <strong>tom-tom</strong> about their accomplishments, it makes the conversation take an awkward turn.
Trick: Tom jerry ke samne bhout tom tom karta hai.
Hindi meaning: प्रामाणिकता
Synonyms: Justification, Substantiation, Rationalization
Antonyms: Irrationality
Example: After his last novel received such harsh reviews from the critics, Byron determined to <strong>vindicate</strong> himself by writing the greatest work of his career.
Trick: Humari team win karne pe dhyan dete hai Vindication me nhi .
Hindi meaning: कभी गलती न करने वाला/अचूक
Synonyms: Unerring, Error-Free, Unfailing, Faultless, Flawless, Impeccable, Perfect
Antonyms: Erring, Fallible, Faulty, Imperfect
Example: Even though doctors have gone to school for many years, they are still not <strong>infallible</strong> because they do not know everything.
Trick: Kabhi fall nhi hota bike pe se Infallible racer hai
Hindi meaning: उपहास करना
Synonyms: Ridicule, Mock, Jeer At, Scoff At, Jibe At, Make Fun Of
Antonyms: Admire, Compliment, Praise, Respect
Example: Because the book was written so poorly, the critic had no choice but to <strong>deride</strong> the book’s author in the review.
Trick: Ride karte hua gir gya to ladkiyo ne deride kiya.
Hindi meaning: सांकेतिक/सूचक
Synonyms: Stink, Smell, Insinuate (Undesirable), Imply (Unpleasant)
Antonyms: Perfume, Bode Well
Example: After camping for two weeks without properly showering, I started to <strong>reek. </strong>
Trick: Sick hone pe reek aane lagti hai.
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Hindi meaning: अक्खड़
Synonyms: Ill-Mannered, Discourteous, Ungentlemanly, Un-Chivalrous, Rude, Sullen
Antonyms: Polite, Refined, Sophisticated
Example: Melissa decided not to accept Freddie’s offer to escort her to the party because of his <strong>churlish</strong> behavior.
Trick: Kai child to bhout Churlish hote hai.
Hindi meaning: स्थिर हो जाना
Synonyms: Stagnate, Become stagnant, Stand still, Be sluggish, Lie dormant
Antonyms: Progress, Make headway, Gain ground
Example: Because John needs more money and his current salary has been <strong>Plateaued</strong> for three years, he is looking for a new job.
Trick: Plateau tak trek karke Plateau ho gye.
Hindi meaning: रुकावट/कठिनाई
Synonyms: Problem, Difficulty, Trouble, Drawback, Hindrance, Obstacle, Obstruction, Impediment
Antonyms: Breakthrough, Solution
Example: The lack of money is the biggest <strong>rub, </strong> one faces in opening a startup.
Trick: Rab sabko rub se bachaye.
Hindi meaning: संभावित/अनिश्चित
Synonyms: Provisional, Unconfirmed, Unsettled, Indefinite
Antonyms: Certain, Conclusive, Decisive, Definite, Final
Example: The employees were not happy when they learned their pay raises were <strong>tentative</strong> and could be cancelled at any moment.
Trick: Ten date dene ke baad bi exam tentative hai.
Hindi meaning: साहसपूर्वक मुसीबतों का सामना करना
Synonyms: Face boldly, Meet decisively, Be dauntlessly, Deal daringly
Antonyms: Be timid, Be fearful
Example: The government should <strong>take the bull by the horns</strong> to tackle the regressive state of economy after demonetization.
Trick: Jaan bachane agar aap bull ke horn pakad lo to aapne Take the bull by the horn kiya.
