10 new English words for 26 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: अपकार, नाराज़ी
Synonyms: Dudgeon, Peeve, Pique, Resentment
Antonyms: Contentment, Delight, Gratification, Pleasure
Example: She took <strong>umbrage</strong> at his remarks.
Hindi meaning: आज्ञसूचक
Synonyms: Brusque, Imperious, Commanding, Bossy, Despotic
Antonyms: Non-Arrogant, Humble, Modest
Example: In his usual <strong>peremptory</strong> manner, he ordered us all into the conference room.
Hindi meaning: मेल-मिलाप
Synonyms: Communion, Fellowship, Rapport
Antonyms: Disgruntlement, Estrangement, Animosity, Antagonism
Example: There were signs of a growing <strong>rapprochement</strong> between the two countries.
Hindi meaning: जीवनी
Synonyms: Journal, Account, Chronicle, Biography, Narrative
Example: My father penned a <strong>memoir</strong> about his thirty-year tour in the military.
Hindi meaning: संकीर्ण, सीमित
Synonyms: Insular, Narrow-Minded, Illiberal, Conservative
Antonyms: Broad-Minded , Liberal, Receptive, Tolerant
Example: John’s view of life is <strong>parochial</strong> and does not include anything outside of his own happiness.
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Hindi meaning: भड़कना, नाराज़ होना
Synonyms: Fester, Vex, Rile, Infuriate
Antonyms: Delight, Gratify, Allay, Assuage
Example: The fact the plane is leaving two hours late is certainly going to <strong>rankle</strong> the passengers.
Hindi meaning: मेहनती, परिश्रमी
Synonyms: Sedulous, Assiduous, Indefatigable, Painstaking
Antonyms: Lethargic, Languid, Lazy, Sluggish
Example: Adam is a <strong>diligent</strong> student who goes above and beyond to earn great grades at school.
Hindi meaning: सम्मानित, आदरणीय
Synonyms: Hallowed, Revered, Reputable, Respectable
Antonyms: Despicable, Disgraceful, Ignominious
Example: The title of country president should only be held by a <strong>venerable</strong> man who has earned the respect of his countrymen.
Hindi meaning: भावोत्तेजक
Synonyms: Electrifying, Exciting, Exhilarating, Galvanising
Antonyms: Boring, Tedious, Humdrum, Monotonous
Example: A <strong>stirring</strong> rendition of the national anthem.
Hindi meaning: श्रेष्ठता, प्रतिष्ठा
Synonyms: Prestigiousness, Primacy, Superiority , Distinction
Antonyms: Insignificance, Inferiority, Mediocrity, Anonymity
Example: Apple’s <strong>eminence</strong> in phone and computer technology has only made the brand’s popularity and sales increase.
