10 new English words for 19 March 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: लगन, झुकाव, इच्छा
Synonyms: Affinity, Inclination, Habitude, Impulse, Proclivity, Propensity
Antonyms: Aversion, Detachment, Apathy, Insouciance, Unconcern, Repugnance
Example: Hackers have a <strong>penchant</strong> for breaking into secure areas.
Trick: In ko chanting se penchant hai.
Hindi meaning: कठपुतली,जो केवल दूसरों की सहायता करने के लिए कार्य करता है
Synonyms: Minion, Lackey, Subordinate, Assistant, Henchman, Myrmidon, Puppet
Antonyms: Guardian, Commander, Chief, Dominant
Example: On election day, he and two other <strong>stooges</strong> jammed phone lines, preventing Democrats from reaching voters in need of a ride to the polls.
Trick: Stage show ke liye bht saare stooge kam karte hai.
Hindi meaning: कलह, लड़ाई
Synonyms: Ruckus, Fracas, Brawl, Affray, Disturbance, Scuffle
Antonyms: Harmony, Agreement, Tranquility
Example: As this year’s election heats up, more and more politicians are being drawn into the <strong>fray</strong>.
Trick: Friend ke sath fray nhi kro.
Hindi meaning: निहित, गर्भित, अनकहा
Synonyms: Implicit, Understood, Implied, Unstated,
Antonyms: Explicit, Stated, Voiced, Blatant, Apparent
Example: Even though my boyfriend and I have only been dating for three months, we have a <strong>tacit</strong> understanding to not date other people
Trick: Principal ke samne seat hona tacit nhi hai.
Hindi meaning: विश्वासशीलता, भोलापन, सहज विश्वास
Synonyms: Credulousness, Gullibility, Naiveness, Artlessness, Certainty
Antonyms: Worldliness, Suspicion, Incredulity, Skepticism, Agnosticism
Example: The amazing <strong>credulity</strong> of the customers didn't just apply to the product itself, but to the company.
Trick: Credible person pe Credulity rahti hai.
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Hindi meaning: उपहास करना, ताना देना
Synonyms: Ridicule, Mock, Jeer, Scoff, Jibe, Taunt, Flout, Gibe
Antonyms: Respect, Praise, Commend, Flatter, Applaud, Acclaim
Example: Because the book was written so poorly, the critic had no choice but to <strong>deride</strong> the book’s author in the review.
Trick: Aesi ride ko log deride karte hai.
Hindi meaning: पछताना, शोक करना
Synonyms: Regret, Lament, Bemoan, Regret, Repent, Deplore, Bewail
Antonyms: Admiration, Jollity, Relish, Revel, Glee, Euphoria
Example: Since I have lost a good portion of my savings on a bad investment, I <strong>rue</strong> the day I ever met my broker.
Trick: Ro ke rue mat kro.
Hindi meaning: गतिरोध, प्रगति में बाधा
Synonyms: Hinder, Obstruct, Foil, Impede, Baffle, Clog, Balk
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Facilitate, Ameliorate, Collaborate, Promote, Conduce
Example: Since my parents were unhappy about my college choice, they tried to <strong>stymie</strong> my decision by withholding their financial assistance.
Trick: Stop karna stymie karna ek hi baat hai
Hindi meaning: ढीठ, चिड़चिड़ा, तुनुकमिज़ाज, धृष्ट
Synonyms: Irritable, Irascible, Cranky, Waspish, Grouchy, Snappish, Grumpy
Antonyms: Affable, Companionable, Cordial, Pleasant, Gracious, Tolerant
Example: When the movie started, the <strong>petulant</strong> infant would not stop crying because of the loud noise.
Trick: Zyada pet wale log petulant zyada hote hai.
Hindi meaning: संवेदनशीलता, शिष्टता या बुद्धि की कमी
Synonyms: Stupid, Insensitive, Blundering, Vacuous, Mindless, Doltish, Boorish, Churlish
Antonyms: Intelligent, Sensitive, Elegant, Genteel, Sophisticated
Example: If you don’t want to hear <strong>crass</strong> comments about the way you dress, don’t wear that outfit to the night club.
Trick: Bin baat hi grass ko cut kar rha hai , crass hai.
