10 new English words for 15 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: आश्रय
Synonyms: Sanctuary, Refuge, Shelter, Asylum
Example: In the blizzard, many highway travelers searched for a <strong>haven</strong> from the freezing wind.
Hindi meaning: बात से नाराज
Synonyms: Peeved, Nettle, Riled, Pique, Irk
Antonyms: Tranquil, Calm, Serene, Peaceful
Example: She was slightly <strong>miffed</strong> at not being invited.
Hindi meaning: क्षति पहुंचाना
Synonyms: Damage, Spoil, Harm
Antonyms: Benefit, Improve
Example: Based on all this water damage, it seems that leak really<strong> took a toll</strong> on our ceiling tiles.
Hindi meaning: संघर्षण, घिसाई
Synonyms: Corrosion, Erosion, Abrasion, Detrition
Antonyms: Build, Increase, Gain, Strengthen
Example: Stones are smoothed and polished by <strong>attrition. </strong>
Hindi meaning: गतिरोध
Synonyms: Deadlock, Gridlock, Logjam, Impasse
Antonyms: Advance, Progress
Example: The new agreement could break the <strong>stalemate</strong>.
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Hindi meaning: धांधली करना
Synonyms: Manipulate, Devise, Contrive, Deceive
Example: Previous elections in the country have been <strong>rigged</strong> by the ruling party.
Hindi meaning: शक्ति
Synonyms: Influence, Power, Control, Advantage
Antonyms: Impotence, Weakness
Example: The union's size gave it <strong>leverage</strong> in the labor contract negotiations.
Hindi meaning: संशय, संकोच
Synonyms: Reticence, Introversion, Timidness, Reserve
Antonyms: Confidence, Boldness, Brashness
Example: She overcame her natural <strong>diffidence</strong> and spoke with great frankness.
Hindi meaning: वैधता
Synonyms: Lawfulness, Legality, Authenticity, Validity
Antonyms: Illegality, Illegitimacy, Unlawfulness, Wrongfulness
Example: The company is challenging the <strong>legitimacy</strong> of the deal.
Hindi meaning: अंतरिम, कामचलाऊ
Synonyms: Provisional, Temporary, Pro Tem, Short-Term
Antonyms: Permanent, Long-Term
Example: While Mrs. Carter is on maternity leave, Mr. Garret will act as <strong>interim</strong> choir director.
