10 new English words for 22 March 2019, 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: दंडात्मक
Synonyms: Retributive, Disciplinary, Vindictive, Castigating
Antonyms: Reprieving, Remitting, Pardoning
Example: <strong>Punitive</strong> action will be taken against the hooligans.
Hindi meaning: निवारक, सतर्कता के तौर पर किया गया
Synonyms: Precautionary, Preventive, Averting, Deterrent
Antonyms: Reactive, Responsive
Example: The prime minister authorized a <strong>pre-emptive</strong> air strike against the rebels.
Hindi meaning: सतही, तुच्छ, छिछला
Synonyms: Superficial, Glib, Facile, Flimsy, Trivial, Frivolous
Antonyms: Profound, Unfathomable, Abysmal, Inscrutable
Example: His analysis was always <strong>shallow</strong>.
Hindi meaning: घुसपैठ, अतिक्रमण
Synonyms: Encroachment, Invasion, Trespass, Infringement
Example: I really resented his<strong>intrusion</strong> in a family matter.
Hindi meaning: अल्पता
Synonyms: Sparsity, Scarcity, Deficiency, Dearth
Antonyms: Opulence, Affluence, Plentitude, Copiousness
Example: There was a <strong>paucity</strong> of water resources.
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Hindi meaning: आगामी
Synonyms: Imminent, Impending, Approaching, Prospective
Antonyms: Past, Bygone
Example: Keep an eye on the <strong>forthcoming</strong> elections.
Hindi meaning: प्रत्यक्ष, स्पष्ट
Synonyms: Apparent, Manifest, Discernible, Palpable
Antonyms: Obscure, Vague, Dubious, Concealed
Example: The applause made it<strong> evident </strong>the play was a hit.
Hindi meaning: प्रदर्शित करना
Synonyms: Demonstrate, Set Forth, Flaunt, Showcase, Unveil
Antonyms: Conceal, Disguise, Mantle, Muffle
Example: Most zoos try to <strong>exhibit</strong> animals in naturalistic settings.
Hindi meaning: अनदेखी करना, क्षमा करना
Synonyms: Excuse, Omit, Oversee, Pretermit, Absolve
Antonyms: Discern, Heed, Observe, Perceive
Example: I beg you <strong>overlook</strong> my rudeness.
Hindi meaning: ज्ल्दबाज़ी से
Synonyms: Swiftly, Briskly, Posthaste, Recklessly, Apace
Antonyms: Deliberately, Tardily, Sluggishly, Lingeringly
Example: I <strong>hastily</strong> wiped up the milk I had spilled.
