10 new English words for 24 June 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 Palliative (adjective)

Palliative  - Relieving pain without dealing with cause of the condition.

Relieving pain without dealing with cause of the condition.

Hindi meaning: शांतिदेनेवाला, उपशामक

Synonyms: Sedative, Consoling, Mollifying, Tranquilizing

Antonyms: Aggregative, Enasperative

Example: Orthodox medicines tend to be <strong>palliative</strong> rather than curative.

2 Mastectomy (noun)

Mastectomy  - Medical term for the surgical removal of one or both breasts.

Medical term for the surgical removal of one or both breasts.

Hindi meaning: स्‍तन को काट कर हटा देना

Synonyms: Extirpation, Excision, Ablation, Cuttingout.

Example: Her operation of <strong>mastectomy</strong> goes well.

3 Colostomy (noun)

Colostomy  - It is an opening in the abdominal wall that’s made during surgery.

It is an opening in the abdominal wall that’s made during surgery.

Hindi meaning: ऑंतों का ऑपरेशन

Synonyms: Ostomy

Example: This resolved after 1 -2 days, allowing for <strong>colostomy</strong>

4 Paediatric (adjective)

Paediatric  - Relating to the branch of medicine dealing with children and their diseases.

Relating to the branch of medicine dealing with children and their diseases.

Hindi meaning: बाल‍चिकित्‍सा

Synonyms: Pediatric, Paediatry

Example: She is studying to be a <strong>paediatric</strong> nurse.

5 Debilitate (verb)

Debilitate  - Make very weak and infirm.

Make very weak and infirm.

Hindi meaning: कमजोर करना

Synonyms: Enfeeble, Enervate, Sap, Prostrate, Wearout

Antonyms: Invigorate, Fortify, Aid, Mend

Example: A scientist recently discovered a drug that can quickly <strong>debilitate</strong> the growth of cancer cells.

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6 Hobble (verb)

Hobble  - Walk in an awkward way, typically, because of pain from an injury.

Walk in an awkward way, typically, because of pain from an injury.

Hindi meaning: लड़खड़ाना, लंगड़ाकर चलना

Synonyms: Limp, Stumble, Hitch, Stagger, Totter

Antonyms: Assist, Encourage, Stride, Promote

Example: She picked up her cane and<strong>hobbled</strong> across the room.

7 Weary (adjective)

Weary  - Reluctanto see or experience any more of, tired of.

Reluctanto see or experience any more of, tired of.

Hindi meaning: सुस्‍त, थका हुआ

Synonyms: Fatique, Exhausted, Jade, Fag

Antonyms: Refresh, Enliven, Invigorate, Energetic

Example: We were all<strong>weary</strong> of waiting for you.

8 Collaborate (verb)

Collaborate  - Work jointly on an activity or project.

Work jointly on an activity or project.

Hindi meaning: मिलकर काम

Synonyms: Concur, Unite, Teamup, Conspire, Collude

Antonyms: Disagree, Complete, Resist, Divorce

Example: He had no way to <strong>collaborate</strong> with scientists in other places.

9 Intervention (noun)

Intervention  - The action or process of intervening.

The action or process of intervening.

Hindi meaning: हस्‍तक्षेप

Synonyms: Intrusion, Intercession, Interference, Meddling

Antonyms: Retreat, Assist, Surrender, Non Interference

Example: His personal<strong> intervention</strong> also alleviated the condition of the quakers.

10 Subsequently (adverb)

Subsequently  - After a particular thing has happened.

After a particular thing has happened.

Hindi meaning: बाद में तत्‍पश्‍चात

Synonyms: Later, After Words, There After, By And By

Antonyms: Previously, Before, Formerly, Prior

Example: The officer decided to stop and <strong>subsequently</strong> made and arrest.

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