10 new English words for 5 August 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: मंदी
Synonyms: Slump, Recession, Decline, Dip, Depression
Antonyms: Upturn, Expansion, Upsurge, Revival
Example: The latest <strong>downturn</strong> in sales shows just what a fickle business this is.
Trick: Maruti ki sales downturn ho gayi ab
Hindi meaning: आसन्न, निकट का
Synonyms: Impending, Imminent, Forthcoming, Approaching, In The Offing
Antonyms: Remote, Eventual, Far Off, Unlikely
Example: It seemed that nothing could prevent the <strong>looming</strong> disaster.
Trick: (loo + coming) modi ji raj mai sabke ghar mai loo (toilet) aa gaya
Hindi meaning: तीव्रता से
Synonyms: Severely, Intensely, Terribly, Sharply, Tremendously
Antonyms: Slightly, Somewhat, Rather, Faintly
Example: It was <strong>acutely</strong> embarrassing for us all.
Trick: Cute ladke acutely attact karte h ladkiyo ko
Hindi meaning: जटिल, पेचीदा
Synonyms: Convoluted, Tangled, Labyrinthine, Serpentine
Antonyms: Straightforward, Simple, Plain Sailing, Uncomplicated
Example: Police officers uncovered an <strong>intricate</strong> web of deceit.
Trick: Ye maths ki trick badi intricate h
Hindi meaning: शकुन देना, भविष्य-कथन करना
Synonyms: Augur, Presage, Portend, Herald, Betoken, Prophesy
Example: These recently published figures <strong>bode</strong> ill for the company's future.
Trick: Billi ki dead body bode ill ka sanket hoti h
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Hindi meaning: प्रतिक्रिया, प्रभाव
Synonyms: Impact, Ramification, Corollary, Aftermath, Fallout
Antonyms: Cause, Root, Origin, Foundation, Source
Example: The collapse of the company had <strong>repercussions</strong> for the whole industry.
Trick: Rapper log rap karke repercussion batate h
Hindi meaning: अनिश्चित, संकटमय
Synonyms: Unreliable, Perilous, Insecure, Hazardous
Antonyms: Secure, Firm, Assured, Reliable
Example: The museum is in a financially <strong>precarious</strong> position.
Trick: (pre+care) precarious things ke liye precaution lena padta h
Hindi meaning: रुकावट
Synonyms: Obstruction, Impediment, Hindrance, Logjam
Antonyms: Aid, Assistance, Help, Succour
Example: Animated films are still stymied by a technological <strong>bottleneck</strong>.
Trick: Bottle mai neck phans jaye situation bottleneck ho jati h
Hindi meaning: जिम्मेदारी डालना
Synonyms: Encumber, Lumber, Load, Land, Weigh Down
Antonyms: Relieve, Liberate, Divest, Release
Example: I've been <strong>saddled</strong> with organizing the whole party!
Trick: Aadult logo par hi sab saddle karte h
Hindi meaning: तेजी से वृद्धि
Synonyms: Soar, Escalate, Mount, Swell, Bloat
Antonyms: Plummet, Plunge, Tumble, Drop
Example: Membership of the club has <strong>ballooned</strong> beyond all expectations.
Trick: Ballon upar jata h
