10 new English words for 10 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: यदाकदा, अनिरंतर
Synonyms: Intermittent, Occasional, Fitful, Desultory
Antonyms: Frequent, Regular, Perennial, Persistent
Example: Her attendance at school was <strong>sporadic</strong>.
Hindi meaning: सीमित करना
Synonyms: Restrict, Regulate, Kerb, Check, Curb
Antonyms: Lavish, Encourage, Promote
Example: Tea and sugar were scarce and were <strong>rationed</strong> during the war.
Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहित करना
Synonyms: Stimulate, Prod, Stir, Incite, Goad
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Deter, Hinder
Example: Her difficult childhood <strong>spurred</strong> her on to succeed.
Hindi meaning: मुख्य रूप से, प्रभावपूर्णता से
Synonyms: Chiefly, Largely, Principally, For The Most Part
Antonyms: Partially, Moderately, Somewhat, In Part
Example: She is <strong>predominantly</strong> a dancer, but she also sings.
Hindi meaning: यथासमय, तुरंत
Synonyms: Rapidly, Swiftly, Forthwith, ASAP
Antonyms: Slowly, Tardily, Sluggishly, Leisurely
Example: He paid the money back <strong>promptly</strong>.
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Hindi meaning: आधारभूत, केंद्रीय
Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Essential, Determining, Decisive, Paramount
Antonyms: Unimportant, Inconsequential, Minor, Unsubstantial
Example: The Bank of England has a <strong>pivotal</strong> role in the London money market.
Hindi meaning: बिना किसी तामझाम
Synonyms: Utilitarian, Unadorned, Austere, Plain
Antonyms: Fancy, Ornamental, Deluxe, Swanky
Example: It's a <strong>no-frills</strong> shop supplying only basic goods at affordable prices.
Hindi meaning: निष्क्रिय
Synonyms: Latent, Quiescent, Supine, Torpid, Sluggish
Antonyms: Active, Lively, Operational, Functional
Example: During the winter the seeds lie <strong>dormant</strong> in the soil.
Hindi meaning: अति उत्कृष्ट
Synonyms: Sublime, Glorious, Splendid, Masterly
Antonyms: Mediocre, Unexceptional, Substandard, Ordinary
Example: Roberto Carlos is remembered for his <strong>stellar</strong> free kick goal.
Hindi meaning: लगन, परिश्रम
Synonyms: Assiduity, Industry, Conscientiousness, Persistence
Antonyms: Indolence, Idleness, Inertia, Slothfulness
Example: <strong>Diligence</strong> is the mother of success.
