10 new English words for 1 April 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: घिनौना, अप्रिय, भद्दा
Synonyms: Abhorrent, Loathsome, Hateful, Despicable
Antonyms: Pleasant, Desirous, Honourable
Example: Colonists protested the <strong>abominable</strong> tax laws that were keeping them poor and in debt.
Hindi meaning: दीर्घस्थायी, अपरिवर्तनीय दृष्टिकोण, आदत, या विश्वास
Synonyms: Rooted, Fortified, Firm
Antonyms: Changeable, Irresolute, Dislodge, Superficial
Example: Will you continue to<strong> entrench</strong> yourself in work or enjoy your weekend off?
Hindi meaning: पूर्वधारणा
Synonyms: Preconception, Bias, Mindset, Assumption
Antonyms: Fairness, Impartiality, Indifference, Open-Mindedness, Neutrality
Example: He has a <strong>prejudice</strong> against fast-food restaurants.
Hindi meaning: पित्तंत्रात्मक, वंश या धर्म का प्रधान
Synonyms: Patricentric, Paternal, Fatherly, Authoritarian
Antonyms: Matriarchal, Maternal, Motherly
Example: Her mother wants to be sympathetic, yet as a representative of her father's <strong>patriarchal</strong> power, she can only follow the script laid out for her.
Hindi meaning: अपरिहार्य, अनिवार्य, अटल
Synonyms: Inescapable, Unpreventable, Certain, Inexorable, Unpreventable, Assured
Antonyms: Avoidable, Escapable, Uncertain
Example: Because the little boy would not stop playing with matches, it was <strong>inevitable</strong> he would burn himself.
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Hindi meaning: निष्कासित करना, समाज से बाहर निकालना
Synonyms: Blacklist, Exclude, Expel, Banish, Expatriate, Proscribe
Antonyms: Include, Admit, Accept, Accede, Append
Example: As a teacher, your job is not to <strong>ostracize</strong> your students but to show them support so they can become contributing members of society.
Hindi meaning: दंडात्मक
Synonyms: Punishing, Vindictive, Penal, Disciplinary, Retributive
Antonyms: Rewarding, Beneficial
Example: Since the <strong>punitive</strong> sanctions are not producing the desired results, the United Nations is sending troops into the distressed country.
Hindi meaning: मनाना, फुसलाना
Synonyms: Coax, Cajole, Influence, Prompt
Antonyms: Dissuade, Prevent
Example: When the salesman attempted to <strong>persuade</strong> me to buy a rundown car, I laughed in his face.
Hindi meaning: निराश या हतोत्साह करनेवाला
Synonyms: Distressed, Disincentive, Displeased, Discouragement
Antonyms: Encouragement, Incentive, Inducement, Fillip
Example: Detention acts as a <strong>deterrent</strong> for students who would otherwise misbehave at school.
Hindi meaning: निर्लज, बेशर्म
Synonyms: Shameless, Unabashed, Audacious, Insolent, Immodest
Antonyms: Shame, Abashed, Embarrassed
Example: If you wear that short dress to church, many people will consider you to be <strong>brazen. </strong>
