10 new English words for 1 January 2020, 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: पवित्र
Synonyms: Sacred, Hallowed, Unimpeachable, Inviolable
Antonyms: Profane, Blasphemous, Irreverent, Sacrilegious
Example: In India, the cow is a <strong>sacrosanct</strong> animal.
Hindi meaning: कम करना, शान्त करना
Synonyms: Relieve, Alleviate, Mitigate, Palliate
Antonyms: Inflame, Aggravate, Exacerbate, Worsen
Example: The government has tried to <strong>assuage</strong> the public's fears.
Hindi meaning: सहयोगी
Synonyms: Co-Operative, Concerted, Collective, Synergetic
Antonyms: Solitary, Sole, Unilateral, Individual
Example: The presentation was a <strong>collaborative</strong> effort by all the children in the class.
Hindi meaning: संदेहवादी
Synonyms: Disbeliever, Cynic, Questioner, Doubting Thomas
Antonyms: Believer, Follower, Naïve Person
Example: She is a <strong>sceptic</strong> and deeper thinker and likes to judge by intuition.
Hindi meaning: प्रशंसनीय
Synonyms: Praiseworthy, Commendable, Exemplary, Creditable
Antonyms: Blameworthy, Reprehensible, Deplorable, Despicable
Example: His noble ideas and polite behaviour are<strong> laudable</strong>.
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Hindi meaning: भुगतान करना
Synonyms: Pay, Distribute, Expend, Lay Out, Hand Out
Antonyms: Claim, Demand, Ask For, Put In For
Example: $67 million of the pledged aid had already been <strong>disbursed</strong>.
Hindi meaning: बहुत अच्छा; विशिष्ट
Synonyms: Remarkable, Terrific, Outstanding, Stupendous
Antonyms: Abysmal, Terrible, Awful, Appalling
Example: He was the <strong>standout</strong> in last Saturday's game.
Hindi meaning: मोहभंगित; निराश होना
Synonyms: Disappointed, Disheartened, Disenchanted, Disabused
Antonyms: Starry-Eyed, Trusting, Unquestioning
Example: The minority groups were completely <strong>disillusioned</strong> with the party.
Hindi meaning: आवश्यक
Synonyms: Mandatory, Indispensable, Obligatory, Prerequisite
Antonyms: Optional, Non-Compulsory, Unessential, Expendable
Example: He possessed all the <strong>requisite</strong> skills required for this job.
Hindi meaning: साहिसकता
Synonyms: Courage, Pluck, Mettle, Moxie, Spunk
Antonyms: Cowardice, Pusillanimity, Cravenness, Spinelessness
Example: With his <strong>gumption</strong> he will make a success of himself.
