10 new English words for 25 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: स्मरण करना, उत्सव मनाना
Synonyms: Celebrate, Pay Homage To, Honour
Antonyms: Mournful, Unhappy, Melancholy
Example: The general will <strong>commemorate</strong> the soldier’s act of heroism by presenting him with a medal.
Hindi meaning: आक्रमण, धावा, यकायक आक्रमण
Synonyms: Attack, Infiltration, Invasion
Antonyms: Retreat, Defend, Recoil
Example: When the troops made an <strong>incursion</strong> across the border, they ruined any chance for peace between the two countries.
Hindi meaning: गतिरोध, तटस्थ बनाना
Synonyms: Deadlock, Stalemate, Impasse
Antonyms: Affable, Agreeable, Concordant
Example: The two governments are currently in a <strong>standoff</strong> over who has rights to the land.
Hindi meaning: निंदा, गुण-दोष की व्याख्या
Synonyms: Criticism, Censure, Blame,Condemnation.
Antonyms: Gratitude, Praise, Accolade, Advocacy
Example: By placing a <strong>stricture</strong> on their children’s sugar intake, the parents hoped their actions would reduce dental problems.
Hindi meaning: यद्यपि, हालांकि, तथापि
Synonyms: Though, Even Though, However
Example: I am a huge fan of Madonna’s music, <strong>albeit </strong>I do not own any of her albums.
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Hindi meaning: नगर का केन्द्र
Synonyms: Central Part, Business Area, Commercial Area (Of A City)
Antonyms: Suburbs, Outskirts, Purlieus
Example: The woman she saw in <strong>downtown</strong> Atlanta had reacted to her the same way.
Hindi meaning: ताम-झाम, किसी विशेष स्थिति,विशेषताओं या वस्तुएं
Synonyms: Outward Features, Frills, Extras, Ornaments, Decoration.
Example: The horror movie had all the usual <strong>trappings</strong> including screaming and blood.
Hindi meaning: एक ऊर्जावान या शोर तरीके से आगे बढ़ना
Synonyms: Lively, Full of activity (of a place), Energetic, Hustling
Antonyms: Laziness, Inactive, Quiet, Dormant
Example: On Valentine’s Day men <strong>bustle</strong> about the store trying to find last minute gifts.
Hindi meaning: तुच्छ, क्षुद्र
Synonyms: Weak, Fragile, Slender
Antonyms: Convincing, Substantial, Strong
Example: Because the evidence against her is <strong>tenuous</strong>, the accused murderer will be released from jail on bail.
Hindi meaning: गुप्त, अप्रकट, छिपा हुआ
Synonyms: Mysterious, Hard To Understand, Puzzling, Enigmatic, Perplexing
Antonyms: Clear, Straightforward, Evident, Explicit
Example: The teacher’s scribbles on the edges of my research paper were <strong>cryptic</strong> and hard to read.
