10 new English words for 8 September 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: हानिकार, विद्वेषपूर्ण
Synonyms: Detrimental, Deleterious, Pernicious, Calamitous
Antonyms: Advantageous, Favorable, Friendly, Hospitable
Example: As long as the two countries remain <strong>inimical, </strong> there will never be a treaty between them.
Hindi meaning: पवित्र वस्तुओं का अनादर
Synonyms: Desecration, Profanity, Blasphemy, Impiety
Antonyms: Adoration, Glorification, Worship
Example: Spitting on the temple floor would be a great <strong>sacrilege. </strong>
Hindi meaning: कठोर नियंत्रण
Synonyms: Oppressive, Stringent, Ruthless, Strict
Antonyms: Humble, Submissive, Meek, Compassionate
Example: Despite the government’s <strong>iron hand, </strong> street crime is surging.
Hindi meaning: अफरा-तफरी, खलबली
Synonyms: Bedlam, Pandemonium, Tumult, Uproar, Turmoil
Antonyms: Peace, Calm, Harmony, Order
Example: <strong>Mayhem</strong> filled the arena as shots rang out and people tried to escape from all exits.
Hindi meaning: दूषित करना, मैला करना
Synonyms: Contamination, Befoulment, Debasement, Adulteration
Antonyms: Purification, Consecration, Sanctification, Immaculate
Example: The heinous <strong>defilement</strong> of their most sacred site.
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Hindi meaning: घिनौना, घृणित
Synonyms: Detestable, Loathsome, Obnoxious, Repugnant
Antonyms: Admirable, Palatable, Appreciative, Pleasant
Example: As I looked around the filthy apartment, I had to wonder who could live in such <strong>abhorrent</strong> conditions.
Hindi meaning: दंडात्मक
Synonyms: Disciplinary, Castigatory, Penalising, Retaliatory
Antonyms: Rewarding, Exculpating, Exonerating, Vindicating
Example: Any misbehavior was immediately met with a <strong>punitive</strong> response.
Hindi meaning: कायम रखना, समर्थन करना
Synonyms: Sustain, Support, Endorse, Advocate, Espouse
Antonyms: Abandon, Oppose, Deny, Contradict
Example: The Court of Appeals <strong>upheld</strong> his conviction.
Hindi meaning: अपराध करना, अपमान करना
Synonyms: Infringe, Transgress, Scandalise, Affront, Disrespect
Antonyms: Delight, Flatter, Please, Obey
Example: Since this is the first time you've <strong>offended, </strong> we'll let you off with a fine.
Hindi meaning: उदारता, ढिलाई
Synonyms: Clemency, Lenity, Mercy, Forbearance
Antonyms: Cruelty, Atrocity, Viciousness, Vengeance
Example: Since he had no history of priors, the thief begged the judge for some <strong>leniency</strong>.
