10 new English words for 27 December 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: कोहराम
Synonyms: Turmoil, Commotion, Tumult, Hysteria
Antonyms: Placidity, Repose, Tranquillity
Example: The storeʼs going-out-of-business sale caused such a <strong>furore</strong> that security guards had to be called in to restore order.
Trick: Few log bhout jaldi furore kar dete hai.
Hindi meaning: निगरानी, चौकसी
Synonyms: Supervision, Vigil, Inspection, Scrutiny
Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance
Example: The police have kept the nightclub under <strong>surveillance</strong> because of suspected illegal drug activity.
Trick: In sir ka kam hai surveillance ka.
Hindi meaning: अस्पष्ट, अनेकार्थक
Synonyms: Equivocal, Ambivalent, Esoteric, Recondite
Antonyms: Definite, Explicit, Clear
Example: The government has been <strong>ambiguous</strong> on this issue.
Trick: Guess nhi Kr pate hai hmesha ambiguous rehte hai.
Hindi meaning: रोक देना
Synonyms: Forestall, Prevent, Anticipate, Obstruct
Example: The minister held a press conference in order to <strong>pre-empt</strong> criticism in the newspapers.
Trick: Pre clear karne se koi pre-empt nhi kar sakta.
Hindi meaning: व्यावहारिक, यथार्थ
Synonyms: Practical, Realistic, Utilitarian, Rational
Antonyms: Idealistic, Impractical, Unrealistic, Utopian
Example: If you are traveling a great distance, the <strong>pragmatic</strong> approach is to take a plane.
Trick: Prague me log bhout Pragmatic hai
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Hindi meaning: किसी चीज को बहुत अधिक करना, हद करना
Synonyms: Overdo, Go, Too Far, Exaggerate, Overindulge
Antonyms: Play Down
Example: Women sometimes damage their skin by <strong>going overboard</strong> with abrasive cleansers.
Trick: Over karna kisi chiz ko mtlb to go overboard karna.
Hindi meaning: स्वाभाविक परिणाम
Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Consequence, Aftermath
Antonyms: Reason, Causation
Example: Love was a stormy passion and jealousy its normal <strong>corollary. </strong>
Trick: Gary ke coach hone se ache corollary mile.
Hindi meaning: विलंबित, ठीक समय पर अदा न किया हुआ
Synonyms: Behind, Delinquent, Late, Tardy
Antonyms: Early, Precocious, Prompt
Example: The rent was nearly three months <strong>overdue</strong>.
Trick: Lambe time tak kam due karna overdue ho jata hai.
Hindi meaning: अतिक्रमण, घुस पड़ना
Synonyms: Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass, Infringement, Infraction
Example: The new censorship laws are serious <strong>encroachments</strong> on freedom of expression.
Trick: Punishment milta hai encroachment karne pe.
Hindi meaning: सच्चा, निष्ठावान
Synonyms: Faithful, Stalwart, Steadfast, Unwavering
Antonyms: Disloyal, Faithless, Perfidious, Treacherous
Example: A <strong>staunch</strong> supporter of Manchester United, he attended their recent league game against Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford.
Trick: Is town ke log bhout Staunch hai.
