10 new English words for 6 June 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 Extrapolate (verb)

Extrapolate  - Meaning: estimate or conclude (something) by extrapolating.

Meaning: estimate or conclude (something) by extrapolating.

Hindi meaning: निष्कर्ष निकालना

Synonyms: Infer, Induce, Conclude, Generalize, Deduce, Draw Conclusion

Example: It is possible to <strong>extrapolate</strong> future developments from current trends.

2 Affinity (noun)

Affinity  - Meaning: a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.

Meaning: a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.

Hindi meaning: लगाव, आकर्षण

Synonyms: Empathy, Rapport, Fondness, Sympathy, Affection

Antonyms: Aversion, Dislike, Distaste, Apathy

Example: She has a special <strong>affinity</strong> with horses.

3 Supplant (verb)

Supplant  - Meaning: supersede and replace.

Meaning: supersede and replace.

Hindi meaning: उखाड़ना, हटाकर अपना अधिकार करना

Synonyms: Override, Supersede, Usurp, Topple, Oust, Displace

Antonyms: Install, Appoint, Invest, Instate

Example: He was hanged for plotting to <strong>supplant</strong> the king.

4 Staunch (adjective)

Staunch  - Meaning: steadfast in loyalty or principle.

Meaning: steadfast in loyalty or principle.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़, कट्टर

Synonyms: Stalwart, Steadfast, Resolute, Unwavering, Firm

Antonyms: Fickle, Wavering, Irresolute, Uncommitted

Example: He's a <strong>staunch</strong> supporter of controls on government spending.

5 Acquiescence (noun)

Acquiescence  - Meaning: the reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Meaning: the reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Hindi meaning: मौन स्वीकृति, रज़ामंदी

Synonyms: Consent, Accession, Concurrence, Approbation, Conformity

Antonyms: Refusal, Disagreement, Defiance, Dissent

Example: I was surprised by her <strong>acquiescence</strong> to the scheme.

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6 Defunct (adjective)

Defunct  - Meaning: no longer existing or functioning.

Meaning: no longer existing or functioning.

Hindi meaning: मृत, अप्रचलित

Synonyms: Inoperative, Deceased, Obsolete, Passe, Extinct

Antonyms: Extant, Alive, Enduring, Operative

Example: “Oppy” rover was declared <strong>defunct</strong> by NASA lately.

7 Logjam (noun)

Logjam  - Meaning: a situation that seems irresolvable.

Meaning: a situation that seems irresolvable.

Hindi meaning: गतिरोध

Synonyms: Deadlock, Standstill, Gridlock, Impasse, Stalemate, Tailback

Antonyms: Progress, Headway, Improvement, Development

Example: A new initiative was needed to break the <strong>logjam</strong>.

8 Stonewall (verb)

Stonewall  - Meaning: delay or obstruct (a request, process, or person) by refusing to answer questions or by being evasive.

Meaning: delay or obstruct (a request, process, or person) by refusing to answer questions or by being evasive.

Hindi meaning: अवरोध करना

Synonyms: Stall, Impede, Resist, Evade, Put Off

Antonyms: Cooperate, Aid, Assist, Accommodate

Example: She has also <strong>stonewalled</strong> queries about her life.

9 Inimical (adjective)

Inimical  - Meaning: unfriendly.

Meaning: unfriendly.

Hindi meaning: विरोधी, प्रतिकूल

Synonyms: Hostile, Antagonistic, Ill-Disposed, Malevolent, Inhospitable

Antonyms: Friendly, Affable, Congenial, Amiable

Example: These policies are <strong>inimical</strong> to the interests of society.

10 Outstrip (verb)

Outstrip  - Meaning: to get ahead of; exceed.

Meaning: to get ahead of; exceed.

Hindi meaning: पीछे छोड़ना

Synonyms: Outshine, Overtake, Surpass, Overshadow, Outperform, Outdo

Antonyms: Fall Behind, Lose To

Example: We<strong> outstripped</strong> all our competitors in sales last year.

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