10 new English words for 28 July 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: मित्र
Synonyms: Comrade, Companion, Associate, Chum, Alter Ego
Antonyms: Foe, Nemesis, Adversary, Antagonist
Example: He went gambling with his <strong>cronies</strong>.
Hindi meaning: वृद्धि करना
Synonyms: Escalate, Boost, Balloon, Raise
Antonyms: Diminish, Dwindle, Shrink, Plummet
Example: The principal effect of the demand for new houses was to <strong>inflate</strong> prices.
Hindi meaning: लालायित होना
Synonyms: Yearn, Crave, Pant, Fancy
Antonyms: Despise, Loathe, Hate, Be Averse
Example: Even after all these years, I still <strong>hanker</strong> after a motorbike.
Hindi meaning: बात फैलाना
Synonyms: Rumor, Circulate, Purvey, Broadcast, Propagate
Antonyms: Be Quiet, Ignore
Example: The stories being <strong>bandied</strong> about are completely false.
Hindi meaning: बाधा डालना, रोकना
Synonyms: Impede, Hamper, Thwart, Hamstring, Retard
Antonyms: Expedite, Facilitate, Smooth, Promote, Aid
Example: While his career has <strong>stalled</strong>, hers has taken off.
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Hindi meaning: कयामत
Synonyms: Apocalypse, Catastrophe, Devastation, Annihilation
Antonyms: Construction, Erection, Raising, Restoration
Example: The arms race between the two great powers can lead to <strong>Armageddon</strong>.
Hindi meaning: आदरणीय
Synonyms: Hallowed, August, Esteemed, Revered
Antonyms: Disreputable, Dishonorable, Ignominious, Contemptible
Example: The cathedral is a <strong>venerable</strong> building.
Hindi meaning: अभाव
Synonyms: Shortfall, Deficiency, Scarcity, Dearth
Antonyms: Surplus, Surfeit, Superfluity, Glut
Example: Many countries have a big <strong>deficit</strong> in food supply.
Hindi meaning: धीरे से कहना; अस्पष्ट बोलना
Synonyms: Murmur, Mumble, Whisper, Talk Under One’s Breath
Antonyms: Speak Up, Exclaim, Shout, Articulate
Example: Stop <strong>muttering</strong> and speak up!
Hindi meaning: थोड़ा
Synonyms: Minute, Negligible, Minimal, Infinitesimal
Antonyms: Considerable, Substantial, Ample, Plentiful
Example: There was a <strong>slight</strong> chill in the air.
