10 new English words for 8 January 2018, 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: अपनी वरिष्ठता दिखाना
Synonyms: Superciliousness, Superiority, Lordliness, Haughtiness, Imperiousness
Antonyms: Inferiority, Humility
Example: Your <strong>condescending</strong> words can make people feel that you are belittling them.
Trick: Aesa mansion log Condescension dikhane ke liye bnate hai.
Hindi meaning: जमना/आकार लेना
Synonyms: Concrete, Harden, Firm (Up), Freeze, Indurate, Set, Solidify
Antonyms: Soften, Liquefy
Example: The political world can never be <strong>congealed, </strong> as the thirst of power will always make it unbalancing.
Trick: Jail me log Congeal ho jate hai.
Hindi meaning: तिरस्कार/अवज्ञा
Synonyms: Contemptuousness, Despitefulness, Contempt, derision, disrespect, disparagement
Antonyms: Admiration, Esteem, Regard, Respect
Example: One should not <strong>disdain</strong> anyone based on their abilities or disabilities.
Trick: This drain ko hum disdain karte hai.
Hindi meaning: दोयम दर्जे पर होना/ कम महत्व का होना
Synonyms: Subordination, To abide by someone, To play lesser important role than someone
Antonyms: To be hegemonic, Possessing authority
Example: Since he was better trained than his friend, and had more experience, he refused <strong>to play second fiddle</strong> to his friend.
Trick: Second main actor hone pe bi inhe To play a second fiddle mila movie me.
Hindi meaning: आमोद-प्रमोद करना
Synonyms: Celebrate, Make Merry, Party, Carouse, Roister, Enjoy Oneself, Go On A Spree
Antonyms: Mourn, Grieve, Sorrow Over, Lament
Example: Many youngsters celebrate New Year’s evening by <strong>reveling</strong>.
Trick: Revaluation result me pass ho gaye to revel kiya.
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Hindi meaning: हर्षित करना
Synonyms: Elate, Make someone's spirits soar, Delight, Gladden, Brighten, Cheer up, Enliven
Antonyms: Sadden, Make unhappy, Depress, Make gloomy, Make despondent, Dispirit
Example: Because Ellen loves chocolate, your gift of a chocolate cake will <strong>exhilarate</strong> her.
Trick: Aesi rate dekkar hum Exhilarate ho jate
Hindi meaning: सांत्वना/तसल्ली
Synonyms: Consolation, Condolence, Assuagement
Antonyms: Distress, Torture, Affliction, Torment
Example: Although Rihana was distraught during her father’s funeral, she later found <strong>solace</strong> by looking at the family photo album.
Trick: Pure din ke baad shoe lace ko kholne se solace milta hai
Hindi meaning: प्रवृत्ति/झुकाव
Synonyms: Affinity, Predilection, Proclivity, Propensity, Tendency
Antonyms: Antipathy, Apathy, Disinclination, Dislike, Hate
Example: To be an exceptional baseball player, you must have skill and a <strong>penchant</strong> for the game itself.
Trick: Chanting ko lekar ye penchant hai.
Hindi meaning: मजबूत करना/सहारा देना
Synonyms: Assist, Aid, Help, Strengthen, Support
Antonyms: Block, Halt, Hinder, Discourage, Undermine
Example: The Triple Talaq bill will <strong>shore up</strong> the position of Muslim Women.
Trick: Sure hai hum(wifistudy) aapko Shore up karenge.
Hindi meaning: शोक प्रकट करना/विलाप करना
Synonyms: Mourn, Grieve, Bemoan, Bewail
Antonyms: Celebrate, Laud
Example: When her grandmother passed away, everybody in her family <strong>lamented. </strong>
Trick: Ye man lament kar rha hai.
