10 new English words for 19 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: खीज, रोष, झुंझलाहट
Synonyms: Irritation, Annoyance, Chagrin, Vexation, Anger, Fury, Rage, Wrath, Aggravation
Antonyms: Pleasure, Delight, Contentment, Gratification
Example: Because Nidhi has been in the doctor’s waiting room for two hours, she is upset and in a state of <strong>exasperation. </strong>
Hindi meaning: विनोदपूर्ण
Synonyms: Ridiculous, Preposterous, Ludicrous, Absurd, Laughable, Risible, Nonsensical
Antonyms: Serious, Sensible, Humorless, Lame, Unamusing, Uncomic
Example: Because Jim is known for his <strong>farcical</strong> behavior, no one was surprised when he put up his Christmas decorations in February.
Hindi meaning: दुर्बल करना, कमज़ोर करना
Synonyms: Weaken, Devitalize, Enervate, Enfeeble, Attenuate, Emasculate
Antonyms: Restorative, Strengthen, Fortify, Invigorating, Reviving
Example: The virus <strong>debilitates</strong> the body's immune system.
Hindi meaning: हल्के शब्द-प्रयोग के साथ
Synonyms: Controversially, Euphonically, Indirectly, Innocuously, Tactfully
Antonyms: Offensively, Polemically, Objectionably, Obnoxiously
Example: The prison is <strong>euphemistically</strong> called a “rehabilitation centreâ€.
Hindi meaning: निर्णायक रूप से पराजित होना
Synonyms: Whip, Beat, Thrash, Clobber, Trounce, Defeat, Overwhelm
Antonyms: Victory, Triumph, Conquest, Mastery
Example: Milind Soman <strong>drubs</strong> Thomas Jefferson in the race to be our nation's foremost Ironman.
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Hindi meaning: जुनून, बल, या उत्साह में कमी
Synonyms: Unenthusiastic, Indifferent, Halfhearted, Apathetic, Unconcerned, Desultory
Antonyms: Enthusiastic, Hearty, Passionate, Ardent, Fervent
Example: The president has seen his popularity grow <strong>tepid</strong> ever since he mishandled the budget crisis.
Hindi meaning: नष्ट करना, नाश करना
Synonyms: Demolish, Annihilate, Eradicate, Obliterate, Devastate, Extirpate
Antonyms: Construct, Create, Fabricate, Improve, Embellish
Example: The thieves decided to <strong>incinerate</strong> the building after leaving fingerprints on the wall.
Hindi meaning: चरम भावना से बेसुध होना
Synonyms: Succumb, Unconsciousness, Trance, Oblivion
Antonyms: Consciousness, Alertness, Presence, Cognizance
Example: Sharon felt like she was going to <strong>swoon</strong> upon hearing the news that her fiancé no longer wished to marry her.
Hindi meaning: ज़बरदस्त, प्रभावशाली , उत्कृष्ट
Synonyms: Whopping, Walloping, Enormous, Gargantuan, Immense
Antonyms: Negligibly, Minimally, Astute, Meagerly
Example: A <strong>thumping</strong> victory at the polls.
Hindi meaning: राजनीतिक व्यवस्था या सरकार को कमजोर करने या नष्ट करने का प्रयास
Synonyms: Trouble-Making, Rebellion, Insurrection, Destruction, Treason, Demolition
Antonyms: Allegiance, Loyalty, Fidelity
Example: He was arrested in parliament on charges of <strong>subversion</strong> for organizing the demonstration.
