10 new English words for 29 October 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: दबाव डालना
Synonyms: Coerce, Oblige, Impel, Necessities
Antonyms: Persuade, Convince, Coax
Example: Santos' supporters are attempting to <strong>steamroll</strong> his appointment through Congress.
Hindi meaning: सुचारू, कुशल
Synonyms: Efficient, Smooth-Running, Well-Organised, Effective
Antonyms: Disorganised, Inept, Inefficient
Example: The office runs like a <strong>well-oiled</strong> machine.
Hindi meaning: विनयशील
Synonyms: Modest, Decorous, Retiring, Bashful, Coy
Antonyms: Bold, Brazen, Shameless, Brash
Example: Old photos of Maggie show her young and <strong>demure</strong>.
Hindi meaning: नीरसता, ऊब
Synonyms: Boredom, Languor, Tedium, Monotony
Antonyms: Excitement, Exhilaration, Vigour, Animation
Example: You too would suffer from <strong>ennui</strong> if you had to spend days in travelling.
Hindi meaning: विलक्षण; अद्भुत
Synonyms: Extraordinary, Phenomenal, Wonderful, Remarkable
Antonyms: Average, Usual, Ordinary, Common
Example: His memory was <strong>prodigious</strong>.
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Hindi meaning: ताकत, प्रभाव
Synonyms: Authority, Sway, Leverage, Dominance
Antonyms: Impotency, Powerlessness, Disability, Debility
Example: He has a lot of <strong>clout</strong> within the party.
Hindi meaning: अधिक बल देना; अतिशयोक्ति करना
Synonyms: Overemphasize, Exaggerate, Overstress, Overdo
Antonyms: Underplay, Downplay, Make Little Of, Minimise
Example: He thinks the bottle cap challenge is much <strong>overplayed</strong> by celebs.
Hindi meaning: निर्दय
Synonyms: Merciless, Severe, Unrelenting, Harsh
Antonyms: Generous, Merciful, Gracious, Forbearing
Example: He is <strong>unsparing</strong> of his own peace and comfort.
Hindi meaning: बच निकालना; दरकिनार कंरना
Synonyms: Outwit, Elude, Skirt, Outmaneuver
Antonyms: Confront, Face, Encounter, Take On
Example: They opened an office abroad in order to <strong>circumvent</strong> the tax laws.
Hindi meaning: समतावादी
Synonyms: Democratic, Classless, Uncensored, Equal, Open
Antonyms: Elitist, Discriminatory, Snobbish, Snooty
Example: I still believe in the notion of an <strong>egalitarian</strong> society.
