Daily Vocabulary 23 September 2018 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms

10 new English words for 23 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.

1 Stalemate (noun)

A situation in which nothing can change or no action can be taken:

Hindi meaning: गतिरोध, स्थिति में अवरोध

Synonyms: Deadlock, Halt, Impasse, Standstill

Antonyms: Advance, Progress, Forward

Example: Tomorrow's meeting between the two leaders is expected to break a diplomatic stalemate that has lasted for ten years.

2 Rebuff (verb)

Reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner.

Hindi meaning: अस्वीकार करना, झिड़क देना

Synonyms: Refuse, Decline, Repudiate, Disdain, Snub

Antonyms: Approve, Acknowledge, Accept

Example: She rebuffed all suggestions that she should resign.

3 Cajole (verb)

To persuade (someone) by flattery or pleasing talk to do what one wants.

Hindi meaning: फुसलाना, खुशामद करना

Synonyms: Wheedle; Coax. Blandish

Antonyms: Coerce, Compel, Constrain

Example: He cajoled her into doing his laundry for him.

4 Curb (verb)

Restrain or keep in check.

Hindi meaning: नियंत्रण रखना, रोकना

Synonyms: Circumscription, Constraint, Fetter, Limitation, Stricture

Antonyms: Freedom, Liberty, Foster

Example: She promised she would curb her temper.

5 Affinity (noun)

The fact or state of having something in common.

Hindi meaning: संबंध, समानता

Synonyms: Association, Resemblance, Connection, Relationship, Similarity

Antonyms: Variance, Incompatibility, Incongruence

Example: A study showing an affinity between obesity and socioeconomic status.

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6 Prevail (verb)

To be common among a group of people or in an area at a particular time:

Hindi meaning: प्रचलित होना

Synonyms: Be prevalent, Be widespread, Occur, Be rife

Example: A custom that still prevails in many areas of Africa.

7 Legitimate (noun)

Allowed according to law, or reasonable and acceptable:

Hindi meaning: वैध, कानूनी

Synonyms: Lawful, Legal, Permissible, Licit

Antonyms: Illegal, Illegitimate, Illicit, Lawless, Wrongful

Example: Legitimate refugees should be treated with compassion.

8 Reiterate (verb)

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Hindi meaning: बार बार दुहराना

Synonyms: Recapitulate, Ingeminate, Rehearse, Repeat, Restate

Example: The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.

9 Resent (verb)

To be angry or upset about (someone or something that you think is unfair).

Hindi meaning: क्रोध करना, बुरा मानना

Synonyms: Begrudge, Feel Indignation, Feel Bitterness, Hate, Take Umbrage

Antonyms: Like, Love, Adore

Example: He resented his boss for making him work late.

10 Manipulate (verb)

To control or influence something or someone so that you get an advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly.

Hindi meaning: हेरफेर करना, चालाकी से काम निकालना

Synonyms: Contrive, Machinate, Intrigue, Conspire

Example: He can manipulate situations mostly to his benefit.

Daily Vocabulary – 23 September 2018