10 new English words for 1 October 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: अत्यधिक, हद से ज़्यादा
Synonyms: Extortionate, Inordinate, Plethoric, Excessive
Antonyms: Moderate, Modest, Reasonable, Temperate
Example: Some hotels charge <strong>exorbitant</strong> rates.
Trick: Ex government me bhi fuel price itni Exorbitant nhi thi.
Hindi meaning: आशाहीन, निराशाजनक
Synonyms: Despairing, Hopeless, Despondent, Miserable
Antonyms: Cheerful, Composed, Optimistic, Hopeful
Example: The situation is <strong>desperate</strong> - we have no food, very little water and no medical supplies.
Trick: This person is very Desperate
Hindi meaning: अदालती पूछ ताछ, न्यायिक जांच
Synonyms: Interrogation, Enquiry, Investigation, Catechism
Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Riposte
Example: The police subjected him to an <strong>inquisition</strong> that lasted twelve hours.
Trick: Question puche jate hai Inquisition me.
Hindi meaning: लूट-पाट, डकैती
Synonyms: Pillage, Plundering, Spoliation, Destruction
Antonyms: Protection, Safeguard
Example: Crops can be all too easily decimated by unchecked <strong>depredations</strong> by boars.
Trick: Humare nation me Depredation nhi hona chahiye
Hindi meaning: भारी, तगड़ा
Synonyms: Heavy, Massive, Ponderous, Weighty, Voluminous
Antonyms: Light, Weightless, Slender, Gaunt
Example: Her salary will go up by a <strong>hefty </strong>13 percent.
Trick: Hefty the isliye fifty bht mari.
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Hindi meaning: जुनून सवार, मनोग्रहीत, धुन में
Synonyms: Preoccupied, Possessed, Engrossed, Passionate
Antonyms: Insouciant, Apathetic, Nonchalant, Dispassionate
Example: Why are people so <strong>obsessed</strong> with money?
Trick: Oppo ke selfie phone se Obsessed hai
Hindi meaning: थोड़ा, तुच्छ
Synonyms: Paltry, Skimpy, Sparse, Exiguous
Antonyms: Abundant, Ample, Bountiful, Copious
Example: Her <strong>meagre</strong> salary is not enough to pay her living expenses.
Trick: Me is very Meagre in front of him.
Hindi meaning: खतरा, संकट
Synonyms: Peril, Risk, Hazard, Threat, Jeopardy
Antonyms: Asylum, Harbor, Haven, Refuge
Example: The world is still facing the <strong>menace</strong> of terrorism
Trick: This man is Menace to everyone .
Hindi meaning: दिखावटी
Synonyms: Imperial, Imposing Ostentatious, Pompous, Pretentious
Antonyms: Modest, Unpretentious, Humble
Example: The idea of throwing a party on top of the swimming pool seemed quite <strong>grandiose</strong> to everyone in the room.
Trick: Grand showoff karte hai Grandiose log .
Hindi meaning: तबाह
Synonyms: Devastated., Ruined, Desolate, Scourged
Antonyms: Preserve, Save, Construct, Repair
Example: A terrible fire could leave behind nothing but the <strong>ravaged</strong> remains of your house and possessions.
Trick: Savage me sab Ravage ho gya.
