10 new English words for 1 May 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.

1 Reconciliation (noun)

Reconciliation  - Meaning: the restoration of friendly relations.

Meaning: the restoration of friendly relations.

Hindi meaning: सुलह

Synonyms: Reunion, Propitiation, Resolution, Rapprochement, Concord

Antonyms: Estrangement, Alienation, Feud, Incompatibility

Example: She attempted <strong>reconciliation</strong> with her estranged brother.

Trick: Deal cancel krke Reconciliation kiya.

2 Cumulative (adjective)

Cumulative  - Meaning: increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions.

Meaning: increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions.

Hindi meaning: संचयी

Synonyms: Increasing, Accumulative, Progressive, Snowballing, Swelling

Antonyms: Decremental, Degressive, Decreasing

Example: The evolution of human life was a gradual, <strong>cumulative</strong> process.

Trick: Cumulative aur accumulative ek hi baat hai.

3 Stalemate (noun)

Stalemate  - Meaning: a situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible.

Meaning: a situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible.

Hindi meaning: गतिरोध

Synonyms: Logjam, Deadlock, Impasse, Standstill, Dead End, Dead Heat

Antonyms: Headway, Clearance, Leeway

Example: Efforts to break the<strong> stalemate</strong> in the peace talks continue.

Trick: Checkmate me Stalemate nhi hota hai.

4 Aggravate (verb)

Aggravate  - Meaning: make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.

Meaning: make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.

Hindi meaning: गंभीरता बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Exacerbate, Inflame, Augment, Exaggerate, Intensify, Heighten

Antonyms: Improve, Alleviate, Soothe, Assuage, Mollify

Example: Military intervention will only<strong> aggravate</strong> the conflict even further.

Trick: Aggressive hoke Aggravate kr diya

5 Wrangling (noun)

Wrangling  - Meaning: engagement in a long, complicated dispute or argument.

Meaning: engagement in a long, complicated dispute or argument.

Hindi meaning: तकरार

Synonyms: Squabble, Brouhaha, Fracas, Scuffle, Feud, Ruction

Antonyms: Consensus, Accord, Harmony, Rapport

Example: There had been a great deal of <strong>wrangling</strong> over the menu.

Trick: Wrong angle se overtake kiya to Wrangling ho gye.

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6 Tarnish (verb)

Tarnish  - Meaning: make or become less valuable or respected

Meaning: make or become less valuable or respected

Hindi meaning: कलंकति करना

Synonyms: Stain, Traduce, Slur, Calumniate, Denigrate, Stigmatize

Antonyms: Cleanse, Honor, Ennoble, Dignify

Example: The affair could <strong>tarnish</strong> the reputation of the prime minister.

Trick: Tar lungs ko Tarnish kr deta hai

7 Cohesiveness (noun)

Cohesiveness  - Meaning: the quality of forming a united whole.

Meaning: the quality of forming a united whole.

Hindi meaning: सामंजस्य, संयोगशीलता

Synonyms: Coherence, Adhesion, Harmony, Viscidity, Ropiness, Tackiness

Antonyms: Incoherence, Disintegration, Contention

Example: They had no group <strong>cohesiveness</strong>, they were in competition with each other all the time.

Trick: Company me sabko Cohesiveness se rehna chahiye.

8 Elusive (adjective)

Elusive  - Meaning: difficult to find, catch, or achieve

Meaning: difficult to find, catch, or achieve

Hindi meaning: पकड़ में न आने वाला

Synonyms: Evasive, Slippery, Shifty, Cagey, Impalpable

Antonyms: Palpable, Tangible, Confronting, Obtainable

Example: The answers to these questions remain as <strong>elusive</strong> as ever.

Trick: Elusive aur evasive ki hi baat hai.

9 Abandon (verb)

Abandon  - Meaning: Cease to support or look after (someone); give up completely (a practice or a course of action).

Meaning: Cease to support or look after (someone); give up completely (a practice or a course of action).

Hindi meaning: छोड़ देना

Synonyms: Relinquish, Disclaim, Abjure, Renounce, Forgo

Antonyms: Embrace, Maintain, Accept

Example: The captain gave the order to <strong>abandon</strong> ship.

Trick: Ab to Abandon kr do.

10 Interim (adjective)

Interim  - Meaning: in or for the intervening period.

Meaning: in or for the intervening period.

Hindi meaning: अन्तरिम

Synonyms: Provisional, Temporary, Provisory, Transitional, Meanwhile

Antonyms: Permanent, Perpetual, Everlasting, Continuity

Example: He only holds the post on an<strong> interim</strong> basis.

Trick: Interval time jitna bnaya hua Interim president

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