10 new English words for 30 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.
Hindi meaning: नाराज़, चिढ़ा हुआ, गुस्से में
Synonyms: Peeved, Irked, Irritated, Offended
Antonyms: Pleased, Happy, Delighted, Gratified
Example: When the paperboy continued to throw the newspaper into the puddle of water, the owner was <strong>miffed</strong> at the thoughtless boy.
Hindi meaning: विकल्प
Synonyms: Option, Substitute, Replacement, Other
Antonyms: Obligation, Necessity, Compulsion, Hobson’s Choice
Example: <strong>Alternative</strong> medicines are now winning greater acceptance among doctors.
Hindi meaning: जोखिम का
Synonyms: Precarious, Parlous, Hazardous, Jeopardizing, Venturesome
Antonyms: Harmless, Safe, Innocuous, Nonhazardous, Nonthreatening
Example: You should avoid driving during the snowstorm because the icy roads are <strong>perilous. </strong>
Hindi meaning: मुठभेड़
Synonyms: Encounter, Clash, Fracas, Argument, Squabble, Brawl
Antonyms: Truce, Peace, Agreement, Harmony, Accord
Example: One soldier was killed in the <strong>skirmish. </strong>
Hindi meaning: पूर्ण रूप से
Synonyms: Entirely, Absolutely, Utterly, Totally, Fully
Antonyms: Incomplete, Partial, Doubtful, Equivocal
Example: Arguing with the referee was<strong> outright</strong> wrong for the parent to do in front of his child since it set a bad example.
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Hindi meaning: मजबूर करना, विवश करना
Synonyms: Oblige, Coerce, Impel, Enforce, Constrain
Antonyms: Convince, Induce, Persuade, Satisfy
Example: At school, we were <strong>compelled</strong> to wear uniforms, which I hated.
Hindi meaning: हमले या नुकसान का जवाब देना, पलट कर हमला करना
Synonyms: Reciprocate, Revenge, Retort, Requite
Antonyms: Condone, Forgive, Pardon, Remit
Example: The army said it would <strong>retaliate</strong> against any attacks.
Hindi meaning: हिंसक, लुटेरा
Synonyms: Exploitative, Wolfish, Rapacious, Greedy, Acquisitive, Avaricious
Antonyms: Herbivorous, Gentle, Tame, Charitable, Generous
Example: The greedy hotel owner showed his <strong>predatory</strong> nature when he raised his prices during the power outage.
Hindi meaning: संख्या में बढ़ना
Synonyms: Multiply, Burgeon, Reproduce, Propagate
Antonyms: Dwindle, Decline, Wane, Deminish
Example: Amusement and theme parks are<strong> proliferating</strong> across the country.
Hindi meaning: विचारना, सोचना
Synonyms: Contemplate, Meditate, Ruminate, Mull, Cogitate
Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore, Overlook, Slight
Example: While sitting in rush hour traffic, James had plenty of time to<strong> ponder</strong> the miserable state of his marriage.
