10 new English words for 17 November 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: बहुतायत
Synonyms: Bulk, Majority, Greater Quantity, Multitude
Antonyms: Tininess, Handful, Minority
Example: There is a <strong>preponderance</strong> of female students in the music department.
Hindi meaning: राज्य-हरण
Synonyms: Seizure, Occupation, Takeover, Expropriation
Antonyms: Letting Go, Liberation, Release
Example: The <strong>annexation</strong> of Austria by Nazi Germany in 1938.
Hindi meaning: मूलतत्त्व
Synonyms: Core, Crux, Essence, Nucleus
Antonyms: Complete Details
Example: The <strong>nub</strong> of the problem lies elsewhere
Hindi meaning: भरपाई करना
Synonyms: Compensate, Indemnify, Make Amends To, Reimburse
Antonyms: Penalize, Fine
Example: Offenders should <strong>recompense</strong> their victims.
Hindi meaning: गुणगान
Synonyms: Praise, Eulogy, Paean, Panegyric
Antonyms: Condemnation, Censure, Criticism, Blame
Example: ‘I also feel happy to know that it is receiving <strong>encomiums</strong> from various quarters,’ he added.
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Hindi meaning: अभिमान
Synonyms: Arrogance, Haughtiness, Airs, Superciliousness
Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Meekness, Respect
Example: Her smile was a mixture of pity and <strong>condescension</strong>.
Hindi meaning: पंडित
Synonyms: Intellectual, Scholar, Sage, Solomon
Antonyms: Ignoramus, Blockhead, Dimwit, Moron
Example: When it comes to music, I'm a complete <strong>savant. </strong>
Hindi meaning: नरमी, दो देशों के संबंध सुधारना
Synonyms: Restoration of Friendly Relations, Rapprochement, Amity, Agreement
Antonyms: Unfriendliness
Example: The talks are aimed at furthering <strong>detente</strong> between the two countries.
Hindi meaning: अपवित्रीकरण
Synonyms: Violation, Defilement, Sacrilege, Despoliation
Antonyms: Consecration, Sanctification, Hallowing, Dedication
Example: People were horrified at the <strong>desecration</strong> of the cemetery.
Hindi meaning: वर्णभेद दूर करना
Synonyms: Integrate, Unify, Merge, Amalgamate
Antonyms: Segregate, Set Apart, Separate, Ghettoise
Example: The plans to <strong>desegregate</strong> the universities were met with opposition.
