10 new English words for 21 December 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: गतिरोध
Synonyms: Standstill, Logjam, Impasse, Dead Heat
Antonyms: Progress, Headway, Clearance, Leeway
Example: Efforts to break the <strong>stalemate</strong> in the peace talks continue.
Hindi meaning: एक साथ
Synonyms: All Together, Simultaneously, In Unison, In Chorus
Antonyms: Singly, Individually, Separately, Seriatim
Example: Computers that can do many things <strong>at once</strong>.
Hindi meaning: बाधा
Synonyms: Hindrance, Encumbrance, Impediment, Trammel
Antonyms: Assistance, Catalyst, Boost, Spur, Impetus
Example: He came to be seen as a <strong>drag</strong> on his own party's prospects.
Hindi meaning: इच्छा-शक्ति, मर्जी
Synonyms: Determination, Commitment, Volition, Tenacity
Antonyms: Hesitation, Reluctance, Qualm, Scruple
Example: I think you have to have an iron <strong>will</strong> to build a body like Dwayne.
Hindi meaning: भीड़; जमाव
Synonyms: Crowding, Clogging, Jam, Gridlock, Cramming
Antonyms: Emptiness, Opening, Clear, Void
Example: Traffic <strong>congestion</strong> in large cities seems to be an insoluble problem.
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Hindi meaning: बाधा, चिढ़
Synonyms: Trouble, Pest, Irritant, Headache, Pain In The Neck
Antonyms: Help, Assistance, Succour, Comfort
Example: The dogs next door are a real <strong>nuisance</strong>.
Hindi meaning: अनुकूल बनाना
Synonyms: Adapt, Customise, Attune, Alter, Refashion
Antonyms: Resist, Reject, Disagree
Example: Treatment is <strong>tailored</strong> to the needs of each patient.
Hindi meaning: सैद्धांतिक रूप से
Synonyms: Theoretically, Hypothetically, Deductively, Notionally
Antonyms: Empirically, Factually, Practically
Example: One assumes, <strong>a priori, </strong> that a parent would be better at dealing with problems.
Hindi meaning: बुद्धिमान
Synonyms: Clever, Shrewd, Astute, Sharp-Witted, Perspicacious
Antonyms: Stupid, Dense, Vacuous, Imbecile
Example: Sherlock is a <strong>savvy</strong> veteran who knows all the trick.
Hindi meaning: विवश करना
Synonyms: Pressurise, Compel, Coerce, Dragoon
Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Dissuade, Advise Against
Example: When I <strong>pressed</strong> him for precise figures, he evaded the subject.
