Daily Vocabulary 29 April 2018 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms

10 new English words for 29 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.

1 Prod (verb)

An act of persuading or encouraging someone to do something).i

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित करना, उकसाना

Synonyms: Spur, stimulate, stir, push, galvanize, motivate, encourage, persuade, urge, chivvy incite, goad, provoke.

Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Dissuade, Curb, Hold Back, Inhibit, Restrain

Example: After Some Prodding, Maureen Reluctantly Sang For Me.

2 Ruckus (noun)

A noisy situation or argument.

Hindi meaning: हंगामा

Synonyms: Rumpus, Fracas, Affray, Melee, Ruction, Din, Racket, Commotion, Cacophony

Antonyms: Serenity, Hush, Tranquility, Placid, Composure, Imperturbable

Example: She was determined to shed her inhibitions and have a good time.

3 Slack (adjective)

To work less hard or to be less than is usual or necessary.

Hindi meaning: सुस्त, ढीला, लापरवाह

Synonyms: Careless, Derelict, Lax, Negligent, Remiss, Irresponsible, Delinquent

Antonyms: Attentive, Careful, Conscientious, Meticulous, Punctilious, Gingerly

Example: He accused the government of slack supervision of nuclear technology.

4 Sabotage (verb)

To damage or destroy equipment, weapons, or buildings in order toprevent the success of an enemy or competitor.

Hindi meaning: तोड़-फोड़, नुक़सान पहुंचाना

Synonyms: Vandalize, Destroy, Obstruct, Disrupt, Cripple, Impair, Incapacitate, Wreck

Antonyms: Build, Repair, Create, Restore, Preserve

Example: The rebels had tried to sabotage the oil pipeline.

5 Devolution (noun)

The moving of power or responsibility from a main organization to a lower level, or from a central government to a local government.

Hindi meaning: सौंपना, दे देना, बांट देना

Synonyms: Decentralization, Delegation, Dispersal, Distribution, Transfer, Surrender

Antonyms: Centralization, Progress, Improvement, Upgrade, Development

Example: The Solomon Islands is a constitutional monarchy with substantial devolution of power to provincial governments.

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6 Grossly (adverb)

(Esp. in a way that is bad or wrong) extremely and obviously:

Hindi meaning: भारी रूप से

Synonyms: Incredibly, Extraordinarily, Enormously, Outstandingly

Antonyms: Slightly, Pleasantly, Politely

Example: Medical insurance has become grossly expensive.

7 Patronage (noun)

The support and money given by someone to a person or a group such as a charity.

Hindi meaning: संरक्षण

Synonyms: Sponsorship, Backing, Funding, Financing, Promotion, Assistance, Support

Antonyms: Antagonism, Detraction, Opposition

Example: The charity enjoys the patronage of many prominent local business people.

8 Kickbacks (noun)

An amount of money that is paid to someone illegally in exchange for secret help or work.

Hindi meaning: रिश्वत

Synonyms: Bribe, Lure, Pay-Off, Boodle

Antonyms: Compensation, Earnings, Guerdon, Remuneration, Wages

Example: Bankhead got a contract to supply computers to the department in exchange for a kickback.

9 Supercede (verb)

To replace something, especially something older or more old-fashioned:

Hindi meaning: किसी की जगह ले लेना

Synonyms: Displace, Displant, Relieve, Replace, Substitute, Supplant.

Antonyms: Precede, Follow, Succed

Example: Most of the old road has been superseded by the great interstate highways

10 Farce (noun)

A situation that is very badly organized or unfair and which is a subject of ridicule.

Hindi meaning: मज़ाक

Synonyms: Absurdity, Mockery, Travesty, Sham, Pretence, Masquerade, Charade

Antonyms: Seriousness, Sobriety, Tragedy, Solemnity

Example: No one had prepared anything so the meeting was a bit of a farce.

Daily Vocabulary – 29 April 2018