10 new English words for 17 February 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: बहुत बड़ा, विपुल
Synonyms: Gargantuan, Gigantic, Enormous, Massive, Colossal, Tremendous, Prodigious
Antonyms: Tiny, Diminutive, Infinitesimal, Dinky, Bitty
Example: The company made a <strong>whopping </strong>75 million dollar loss.
Trick: Ek din me amir bnane ki hoping ,Whopping hai.
Hindi meaning: समान, बराबर, समकक्ष, अनुरूप
Synonyms: Equivalent, Alike, Identical, Indistinguishable, Corresponding, Commensurate
Antonyms: Diverse, Different, Contrasting, Antithetic, Contradictory, Conflicting
Example: His angry speech was <strong>tantamount</strong> to a declaration of war.
Trick: Kisi time ten ka amount bi dollar ke Tantamount tha .
Hindi meaning: विद्रोह, विप्लव, बग़ावत
Synonyms: Rebellion, Insurrection, Mutiny, Outbreak, Revolt, Revolution, Sedition
Antonyms: Compliance, Counterrevolution, Submission, Counterinsurgency, Pacification
Example: After taking up arms against his government, the man knew he would forever be an <strong>insurgent. </strong>
Trick: In sir ke time pe Insurgency bht hue.
Hindi meaning: नियंत्रण से बाहर, बेक़ाबू
Synonyms: Stubborn, Refractory, Obstinate, Unmanageable, Recalcitrant, Uncontrolled
Antonyms: Docile, Tractable, Manageable, Controllable
Example: Additional police officers were called to the scene when the crowd became <strong>intractable. </strong>
Trick: Intract karke Intractable kiya.
Hindi meaning: जनक, आरंभक, पहल करनेवाला
Synonyms: Precursor, Primogenitor, Creator, Originator, Founder, Instigator
Antonyms: Descendant, Progeny, Scion, Inheritor, Beneficiary
Example: Some scientists suggest that because we share similar DNA, the human’s closest <strong>progenitor</strong> is chimpanzee.
Trick: Generator ke janak ko bi Progenitor kahte hai.
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Hindi meaning: सनसनी, चिंता या निराशा की भावनाएं
Synonyms: Dismay, Perturbation, Anxiety, Disquietude, Angst, Trepidation, Stupefaction
Antonyms: Composure, Calmness, Tranquility, Serenity, Contentment
Example: This guideline caused <strong>consternation</strong> among representatives of these companies in these regions.
Trick: Syria jaise nation ki halat dekhar sabi Consternation ho jate hai..
Hindi meaning: अधीन, सहायक, अनुसेवी
Synonyms: Submissive, Deferential, Obsequious, Accommodating, Dutiful, Servile
Antonyms: Domineering, Independent, Adamant, Contumacious
Example: In the movie, you will play the role of a <strong>subservient</strong> son who never talks back to his father.
Trick: Sab servant hmare liye Subservient nhi hai.
Hindi meaning: भय या आशंका, डरावना
Synonyms: Terror, Apprehension, Panic, Horrendous, Frightful, Trepidation
Antonyms: Confidence, Sanguine, Anticipation, Excitement, Hope, Optimism
Example: The extremely shy speaker was filled with <strong>dread</strong> as she stepped in front of the microphone.
Trick: Dead man se sab Dread hote hai.
Hindi meaning: साज़िश, षड्यंत्र
Synonyms: Conspiracy, Machination, Fascinate, Connivance, Treachery
Antonyms: Righteousness, Reliability, Loyalty, Allegiance, Fidelity
Example: As a spy, Amar is constantly dealing with one <strong>intrigue</strong> after another in hopes of keeping his country safe.
Trick: Inke election me russia ne Intrigue kiya.
Hindi meaning: बढ़ावा देना, लंपटता में सहायता देना
Synonyms: Pimp, Deceptive, Fallacious, Illusory, Treacherous, Delusive, Devious
Antonyms: Honest, Plainspoken, Authentic, Outspoken, Ingenuous, Guileless
Example: I hate reality shows because I believe they <strong>pander</strong> to people who enjoy watching immoral activities.
Trick: Pheala gift mila pen ka ,to pander ho gya
