10 new English words for 12 May 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: उत्साही
Synonyms: Zealous, Fervent, Passionate, Avid, Vehement
Antonyms: Lukewarm, Frigid, Reserved, Impassive, Stoic
Example: When the rock star checks his mail, he almost always finds one or two bizarre gifts from some of his <strong>ardent</strong> fans.
Hindi meaning: कमी होना, घटना
Synonyms: Abate, Plummet, Wane, Taper
Antonyms: Aggrandize, Augment, Amplify, Burgeon
Example: We have seen our natural resources <strong>dwindle</strong> in all areas of the world, and it is time for an international effort to do something about it.
Hindi meaning: दंगा करना, विरोध करना
Synonyms: Protest, Rebel, Revolt, Fight
Antonyms: Cooperate, Comply, Agree, Obey
Example: Common man took <strong>to the streets</strong> when their hard earned money was embezzled in scams by the ministers.
Hindi meaning: अत्याचारी, उत्पीड़क, सताने वाला
Synonyms: Tyrannical, Despotic, Stifling, Austere
Antonyms: Gentle, Humane, Hospitable, Snug
Example: The<strong> oppressive</strong> laws in some countries do not allow females to attend school.
Hindi meaning: त्यागना, छोड़ देना
Synonyms: Abandon, Desert, Relinquish, Disown, Maroon
Antonyms: Reclaim, Harbour, Redeem, Retain
Example: To save my parents money, I decided to <strong>forsake</strong> my plans for a large wedding ceremony.
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Hindi meaning: विवेकी, समझदार
Synonyms: Circumspect, Frugal, Sagacious, Cautious, Provident
Antonyms: Unwise, Extravagant, Incautious, Inexpedient
Example: It's always <strong>prudent</strong> to read a contract carefully before signing it..
Hindi meaning: पालन करना
Synonyms: Adhere, Conform, Follow, Hew
Example: Teachers are expected to <strong>fall in line</strong> with the new regulations.
Hindi meaning: अवज्ञापूर्ण
Synonyms: Recalcitrant, Contumacious, Insolent, Ungovernable
Antonyms: Amenable , Conformable, Docile, Obedient, Tractable
Example: The prisoner was <strong>defiant</strong> and refused to go back into his cell
Hindi meaning: अव्यक्त
Synonyms: Tacit, Implied, Inherent, Unsaid, Inferred
Antonyms: Explicit, Stated, Unequivocal, Unambiguous
Example: The handshake between the two men was their <strong>implicit</strong> agreement to the terms of the contract.
Hindi meaning: तैयार करना, बनाना
Synonyms: Build, Construct, Form, Create, Establish
Antonyms: Destroy, Dismantle, Demolish, Wreck
Example: The Prime Minister is determined to <strong>forge</strong> a good relationship with America's new leader.
