10 new English words for 25 July 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: भौचक्का / विस्मित
Synonyms: Astonished, Confounded, Afraid, Scared, Bewildered, Amazed
Antonyms: Unsurprised, Nonchalant, Composed, Serene, Placid
Example: When the magician did his disappearing trick, the speechless audience was <strong>aghast. </strong>
Trick: Ghost aa gya to aghast ho gye.
Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहन
Synonyms: Incentive, Encouragement, Stimulation, Boost
Antonyms: Dampen, Dishearten, Demoralise, Curb, Restriction
Example: The halving of car tax would provide a <strong>fillip</strong> to sales.
Trick: Michael Phelps sabko filip karte hai.
Hindi meaning: नियंत्रण के बाहर /अप्रबंध्य
Synonyms: Unmanageable, Uncontrollable, Ungovernable, Difficult, Awkward, Complex, Rude
Antonyms: Manageable, Governable, Submissive
Example: Additional police officers were called to the scene when the crowd became <strong>intractable. </strong>
Trick: Able log Intractable chizo ko bi control kaar lete hai.
Hindi meaning: शिष्टाचार
Synonyms: Courtesy, Decorum, Decency, Protocol
Antonyms: Impropriety, Discourtesy, Immorality, Impoliteness, Rudeness
Example: The man was asked to leave when he displayed a complete lack of proper <strong>etiquette. </strong>
Trick: Quiet rehna bhi Etiquette hai.
Hindi meaning: कहावत
Synonyms: Saying, Adage, Proverb, Maxim, Dictum
Antonyms: Absurdity, Ambiguity, Foolishness, Nonsense
Example: The popular <strong>aphorism</strong> gives advice in a manner that is both witty and concise.
Trick: Ab to Aphorism padhte rahenge.
The first 5 words are free. Prime opens every word, every day — with tricks, quizzes and the full editorial vocabulary.
Get Prime Open in the Vocab24 app
Hindi meaning: अस्थिर / क्षणिक बुद्धि
Synonyms: Changeable, Erratic, Impulsive, Unpredictable, Unstable, Shaky, Volatile
Antonyms: Certain, Constant, Predictable, Stable, Steady, Reliable
Example: As my sister has <strong>mercurial</strong> moods, we never know how she will be feeling from one moment to the next.
Trick: Nepal gumne ja rhe the ab bol rhe hai mercury pe jauga ye Mercurial mind hai
Hindi meaning: सौहार्द
Synonyms: Cordiality, Comity, Amicability, Amicableness, Camaraderie
Antonyms: Disagreement, Misunderstanding
Example: This new <strong>entente</strong> with Great Britain, cemented by a visit paid by Prime Minister.
Trick: Tent leke travel Entente ke sath hi kar skte hai.
Hindi meaning: खाई / मनोबृत्ति का भेद
Synonyms: Ditch, Moat, Gulf, Entrenchment, Riffle, Alienation, Abysm
Antonyms: Closure, Juncture, Remembrance, Closing
Example: The consequence was the rapid extension and widening of the<strong> chasm</strong> that divided the people.
Trick: Khash ye Chasm me gir jaye .
Hindi meaning: चमक / व्याख्या
Synonyms: Brightness, Luster, Brilliance, Effulgence, Glaze, Gleam
Antonyms: Misinformation, Dullness, Sloth, Blur
Example: The skins from northern regions are more full and of a finer colour and <strong>gloss </strong>than those from more temperate climates, as are those of animals killed in winter compared to the same individuals in summer.
Trick: Kuch logo ke Gloss loss hote hi sab loss ho jata hai.
Hindi meaning: शांत / स्थिर
Synonyms: Dignified, Solemn, Sedate, Sober, Tranquil
Antonyms: Excited, Adventurous, Sporting
Example: Since my aunt is a nun, she always wears such a <strong>staid</strong> look on her face.
Trick: Is jgah pe stay karne se Staid milta hai.
