10 new English words for 17 December 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: फैसला देना
Synonyms: Bequeath, Pass on/ deliver judgment, Announce verdict
Example: The jury <strong>handed down</strong> a guilty verdict in the long running case.
Hindi meaning: कठोर/दमनकारी
Synonyms: Oppressive, Suppressive, Heavy-Handed, Harsh, Severe
Antonyms: Easy, Gentle, Kind, Mild
Example: My boss rules in a <strong>iron-fisted</strong> way, so I'm looking for a new job.
Hindi meaning: हटाना/दूर करना
Synonyms: Banish, Eliminate, dismiss, Chase away, Drive away, Get rid of, Dissipate
Antonyms: Keep, Allow
Example: When the president made his speech about the state of the country’s security, he hoped his words would <strong>dispel</strong> public fears.
Hindi meaning: भावपूर्ण/सुवक्ता
Synonyms: Articulate, Facund, Expressive, Fluent
Antonyms: Dull, Inarticulate
Example: When you listen to the <strong>eloquent</strong> person’s speech, you always understand his message.
Hindi meaning: उपाय/सहायता या मदद के लिये जाना
Synonyms: Alternative, Way out, Remedy, Help, option
Antonyms: Blockade, Hindrance, Obstruction
Example: Once Trevor’s financial aid was terminated, he had no <strong>recourse</strong> other than to get a job and pay his own requirements.
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Hindi meaning: छोड़ना/दूर रहना
Synonyms: Deny, Disavow, Eschew, Relinquish, Repudiate
Antonyms: Allow, Approve, Claim, Continue, Embrace, Keep
Example: When Hector tried to <strong>renounce</strong> his membership in the gang, the group’s leader threatened him.
Hindi meaning: दायित्व
Synonyms: Responsibility, Liability, Obligation, Duty
Antonyms: Exoneration, Irresponsibility
Example: As a good teacher, I accept the <strong>onus</strong> for making sure my students learn something each day.
Hindi meaning: छोड़ना/मुक्त करना
Synonyms: Acquit, Exempt, Clear, Discharge, Exculpate, Exonerate
Antonyms: Accuse, Charge, Convict, Incriminate
Example: If you wish to <strong>absolve</strong> yourself of your sins, you must first confess them and not repeat the same actions.
Hindi meaning: गलत ठहराना/खण्डन करना
Synonyms: Refute, Deny, Disprove, Prove Wrong, Prove False
Antonyms: Approve, Sanction, Validate, Agree
Example: Because it is impossible to <strong>rebut</strong> DNA evidence, there is no way the suspect can deny his presence at the crime scene.
Hindi meaning: असमानता/विषमता
Synonyms: Imbalance, Inequality, Unevenness, Dissimilarity
Antonyms: Parity, Similarity, Equality
Example: Sadly, there is a <strong>disparity</strong> in healthcare treatment among the economic classes.
