10 new English words for 8 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 Intermittent (adjective)

Intermittent  - Meaning: occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

Meaning: occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

Hindi meaning: रुक-रुक कर

Synonyms: Sporadic, Fitful, Spasmodic, Patchy

Antonyms: Continuous, Steady, Uninterrupted, Incessant

Example: After three hours of <strong>intermittent</strong> rain, the game was abandoned.

2 Cognitive (adjective)

Cognitive  - Meaning: relating to cognition.

Meaning: relating to cognition.

Hindi meaning: ज्ञान-संबंधी

Synonyms: Intellectual, Rational, Psychological, Ratiocinative, Sensible

Antonyms: Improbable, Implausible, Nonsensical, Illogical

Example: As children grow older, their <strong>cognitive</strong> processes become sharper.

3 Daunting (adjective)

Daunting  - Meaning: seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.

Meaning: seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.

Hindi meaning: कठिन, डरावना

Synonyms: Unnerving, Discouraging, Overwhelming, Demoralizing, Dismaying

Antonyms: Heartening, Encouraging, Reassuring, Cheering

Example: The trip seemed rather<strong> daunting</strong> for a young girl.

4 Undermine (verb)

Undermine  - Meaning: lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously.

Meaning: lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously.

Hindi meaning: दुर्बल करना, क्षीण करना

Synonyms: Demoralize, Undercut, Emasculate, Destabilize, Impair

Antonyms: Bolster, Reinforce, Boost, Strengthen, Enhance

Example: He constantly tried to <strong>undermine</strong> her self-confidence.

5 Oscillate (verb)

Oscillate  - Meaning: vary or fluctuate between two states, limits, opinions, etc.

Meaning: vary or fluctuate between two states, limits, opinions, etc.

Hindi meaning: बदल जाना, डगमगाना

Synonyms: Waver, Vacillate, Dither, Fluctuate, Teeter, Be Indecisive

Antonyms: Steady, Be Resolute, Be Certain

Example: My emotions<strong> oscillate</strong> between desperation and hope.

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6 Breakthrough (noun)

Breakthrough  - Meaning: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.

Meaning: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.

Hindi meaning: आकस्मिक उन्नति

Synonyms: Advance, Quantum Leap, Headway, Revolution, Leap Forward

Antonyms: Setback, Hitch, Mishap, Impediment

Example: Scientists are on the brink of a <strong>breakthrough</strong> in the treatment of cancer.

7 Sovereignty (noun)

Sovereignty  - Meaning: the authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

Meaning: the authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

Hindi meaning: संप्रभुता, स्वतंत्रता

Synonyms: Autonomy, Independence, Home Rule, Self-Determination

Antonyms: Subjugation, Dependence, Captivity

Example: She says the <strong>sovereignty</strong> of the Crown must be preserved.

8 Doctor (verb)

Doctor  - Meaning: change the content or appearance of (a document or picture) in order to deceive; falsify.

Meaning: change the content or appearance of (a document or picture) in order to deceive; falsify.

Hindi meaning: कपट करना, दस्तंदाज़ी करना

Synonyms: Massage, Forge, Rig, Alter, Fudge, Tamper With, Meddle With

Antonyms: Purify, Correct, Be Honest

Example: They <strong>doctored</strong> the prints to make her look as awful as possible.

9 Indigenous (adjective)

Indigenous  - Meaning: originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Meaning: originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Hindi meaning: स्वदेशी, स्थानीय

Synonyms: Native, Aboriginal, Primeval, Primordial, Home-Grown

Antonyms: Expatriate, Migrant, Adventitious, Alien

Example: Kangaroos are <strong>indigenous</strong> to Australia.

10 Subsume (verb)

Subsume  - Meaning: include or absorb (something) in something else.

Meaning: include or absorb (something) in something else.

Hindi meaning: शामिल करना

Synonyms: Include, Incorporate, Encompass, Comprehend

Antonyms: Exclude, Omit, Miss Out

Example: States <strong>subsume</strong> many of the responsibilities of governing from the county.

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