10 new English words for 13 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.
Hindi meaning: लड़खड़ाना
Synonyms: Lurch, Reel, Sway, Teeter, Wobble
Antonyms: Steady, Calm, Advance
Example: The treasury <strong>staggered</strong> from one crisis to the next.
Hindi meaning: उत्साह, जोश-ख़रोश
Synonyms: Ebullience, Buoyancy, Exhilaration, Elation, Vivacity
Antonyms: Gloom, Dejection, Melancholia, Despondency
Example: The speaker's <strong>exuberance</strong> enlivened a boring conference.
Hindi meaning: तर्कहीन
Synonyms: Groundless, Unfounded, Unsound, Absurd, Untenable
Antonyms: Rational, Reasoned, Cogent, Judicious, Astute
Example: His behaviour was becoming increasingly <strong>irrational</strong>.
Hindi meaning: बाधा डालना, रोकना
Synonyms: Impede, Hamper, Thwart, Balk, Hamstring, Retard
Antonyms: Expedite, Facilitate, Smooth, Promote, Aid
Example: While his career has <strong>stalled</strong>, hers has taken off.
Hindi meaning: बहुत वृद्धि होना
Synonyms: Escalate, Skyrocket, Ascend, Shoot Up, Zoom
Antonyms: Fall, Plummet, Slump, Nosedive, Plunge
Example: Air pollution will soon<strong> soar</strong> above safety levels.
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Hindi meaning: संचयी
Synonyms: Increasing, Accumulative, Progressive, Snowballing, Swelling
Antonyms: Decremental, Degressive, Decreasing
Example: Some have argued that change has a <strong>cumulative</strong> effect.
Hindi meaning: देखभाल करना, संचालन करना
Synonyms: Superintend, Administer, Run, Direct, Moderate, Supervise
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Disregard
Example: You must employ someone to <strong>oversee</strong> the project.
Hindi meaning: तंग करना
Synonyms: Afflict, Bedevil, Torment, Badger, Hound
Antonyms: Comfort, Help, Succor, Console
Example: We were <strong>plagued</strong> by a myriad tiny flies.
Hindi meaning: प्रचुर
Synonyms: Adequate, Passable, Opulent, Copious, Lavish
Antonyms: Insufficient, Meagre, Scanty, Sparse, Inadequate
Example: You'll have <strong>ample</strong> time for questions later.
Hindi meaning: दृढ़, कठोर
Synonyms: Resolute, Steadfast, Dogged, Inflexible
Antonyms: Irresolute, Hesitant, Indecisive, Vacillating
Example: He would stare hard at you with <strong>steely</strong> eyes.
