10 new English words for 31 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: प्रत्यक्ष/स्पष्ट रूप से
Synonyms: Seemingly, Obviously, Most Likely
Antonyms: Uncertain, Improbably, Unlikely, Dubiously
Example: I wasn't there, but <strong>apparently</strong> it was a great party.
Hindi meaning: क्रोधित
Synonyms: Angry, Indignant, Spiteful, Acrimonious
Antonyms: Helping, Kind, Pleasant, Nice
Example: It’s hard to not feel <strong>resentful</strong> when your boss gives a promotion to his lazy son.
Hindi meaning: झल्लाहट/चिड़चिड़ापन
Synonyms: Irritability, Short temper, Ill-humor, Impatience, Bitterness
Antonyms: Patience, Tolerance, Understanding, Mildness
Example: My husband’s <strong>petulance</strong> ruined what otherwise would have been a fantastic evening.
Hindi meaning: भाई-चारा/सौहार्द
Synonyms: Cordiality, Harmony, Amicability, Amicableness, Entente
Antonyms: Insipidity, Gloom, Insipidness, Dislike, Hate
Example: It had a very positive impact that created great <strong>camaraderie</strong> among the team.
Hindi meaning: आशुक्रोधी/चिड़चिड़ा
Synonyms: Complicated, Jittery, Intricate, Knotty
Antonyms: Pleasant, Smooth, Simple, Easy
Example: Her mother told her to be careful of the <strong>prickly</strong> thorns on the rose.
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Hindi meaning: विद्रोहात्मक
Synonyms: Dissident, Recalcitrant, Unruly, Bellicose
Antonyms: Governable, Manageable, Obedient, Compliant
Example: The banker’s <strong>rebellious</strong> son refused to listen to his father and continued to drain his parents’ finances.
Hindi meaning: प्रचण्ड/ज्यादा
Synonyms: Abundant, Extensive, Plentiful, Prevalent, Rampant
Antonyms: Limited, Scarce, Uncommon
Example: Most casinos are <strong>rife</strong> with overhead cameras that help prevent theft.
Hindi meaning: अपमान/तिरस्कार
Synonyms: Insult, Disgrace, Offense, Infamy
Antonyms: Esteem, Honor, Elevation, Credit, Pride
Example: Because the athlete used steroids to increase his performance, he had to face the <strong>opprobrium</strong> of the sports committee.
Hindi meaning: फर्जी
Synonyms: Artificial, Snide, Bogus, Spurious, Simulate, Fictitious
Antonyms: Actual, Genuine, Real
Example: The judge immediately dismissed the <strong>bogus</strong> lawsuit.
Hindi meaning: अल्प/थोडा
Synonyms: Insignificant, Deficient, Pinpoint, Frivolous
Antonyms: Adequate, Ample, Enough, Plentiful
Example: The student didn’t understand the math concept because she paid <strong>scant</strong> attention during the lecture.
