10 new English words for 23 August 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: किले की दीवार
Synonyms: Palisade, Bulwark, Bastion, Fortification, Embankment
Example: Without a <strong>rampart</strong>built around the area to protect the kingdom, the empire was susceptible to attacks from outsiders.
Hindi meaning: आकर्षण
Synonyms: Captivation, Entrancement, Bewitchment, Fascination, Allure, Enticement;
Antonyms: Repulsion, Unpleasantness, Obnoxiousness
Example: The <strong>enchantment</strong> of the mountains.
Hindi meaning: कुशाग्रता, सूक्ष्म बुद्धि
Synonyms: Astuteness, Shrewdness, Sagacity, Perspicacity
Antonyms: Obtuseness, Ineptness, Doltishness, Fatuity
Example: Even though Henri was a fantastic chef, he was unable to run a profitable restaurant because he lacked business <strong>acumen</strong>.
Hindi meaning: जो अलग किया न जा सके ,अविच्छेद्य
Synonyms: Untransferable, Inviolable, Absolute, Sacrosanct, Unchallengeable,
Antonyms: Transferrable, Conveyable, Impermanent
Example: The shareholders have the <strong>inalienable</strong> right to dismiss directors.
Hindi meaning: आदर, इज्जत
Synonyms: Veneration, Awe, Adoration, Homage
Antonyms: Contempt, Disdain, Disrespect
Example: She has/shows/feels great <strong>reverence</strong> for her professors.
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Hindi meaning: बेमेल, बेतुका
Synonyms: Discordant, Dissonant, Conflicting, Contradictory
Antonyms: Appropriate, Harmonious, Accordant, Congruent
Example: Wearing a rain jacket in sunny weather is quite<strong> incongruous</strong>.
Hindi meaning: अनिश्चित, अस्थिर, खतरनाक
Synonyms: Perilous, Hazardous, Insecure, Unsafe, Uncertain
Antonyms: Safe, Secure, Certain, Stable
Example: The economy is looking <strong>precarious</strong> as our currency becomes less valuable.
Hindi meaning: विशेष रुचि, लगन
Synonyms: Disposition, Predilection, Predilection, Affinity
Antonyms: Aversion, Disinclination, Antipathy, Indifference
Example: He has a <strong>penchant</strong> for adopting stray dogs
Hindi meaning: अनियमित ढंग से, अनिश्चित रूप से
Synonyms: Unpredictably, Irregularly, Unsteadily, Fitfully
Antonyms: Systematically, Methodically, Predictably, Orderly
Example: The police officer pulled over the driver, who had been spotted driving very <strong>erratically</strong>
Hindi meaning: खरीद, प्राप्ति
Synonyms: Attainment, Acquisition, Purchase, Acquirement
Antonyms: Selling, Vending, Disposal
Example: You may have to barter with Jim for the <strong>procurement</strong> of the essential supplies you need.
