10 new English words for 2 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: गंभीरता से
Synonyms: Severely, Solemnly, Grimly, Critically, Painfully
Antonyms: Trivially, Mildly, Lightly, Triflingly
Example: She is <strong>gravely</strong> ill.
Hindi meaning: गमगीन
Synonyms: Heartbroken, Devastated, Comfortless, Grief-Stricken
Antonyms: Happy, Jubilant, Blithe, Euphoric
Example: His widow, Jane, was <strong>inconsolable</strong>.
Hindi meaning: लूट-मार करने वाला
Synonyms: Looting, Prowling, Raiding, Foraging
Antonyms: Guarding, Protecting, Salvaging
Example: They were preparing commander to counter <strong>marauding</strong> terrorist attack.
Hindi meaning: भयावह ढंग से
Synonyms: Frighteningly, Terrifyingly, Blood-Curdlingly, Eerily
Antonyms: Calmingly, Reassuringly, Comfortingly, Soothingly
Example: It was <strong>chillingly</strong> clear that he wanted revenge.
Hindi meaning: मिथ्या आरोप
Synonyms: Insult, Smear, Slight, Slander
Antonyms: Praise, Flattery, Commendation, Extolment
Example: It has been a <strong>slur</strong> on my character and I take that very seriously indeed,’ he said.
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Hindi meaning: तोड़-फोड़ करना
Synonyms: Ravage, Wreck, Ruin, Mutilate, Sabotage
Antonyms: Build, Construct, Fix, Mend
Example: Some young people get drunk and <strong>vandalise</strong> property.
Hindi meaning: पश्चात्तापरहित
Synonyms: Unapologetic, Impenitent, Unremorseful, Uncontrite
Antonyms: Sorry, Regretful, Rueful, Shamefaced, Sheepish, Guilty
Example: He was <strong>unrepentant</strong> and said that his comments were completely accurate.
Hindi meaning: तेजी
Synonyms: Rise, Upsurge, Augmentation, Intensification
Antonyms: Reduction, Diminishment, Plunge, Decline, Diminution
Example: Ignoring the patient can also lead to <strong>escalation</strong>.
Hindi meaning: उपद्रव
Synonyms: Frenzy, Rage, Storm, Orgy, Ferment, Flurry
Antonyms: Peace, Tranquillity, Stillness, Harmony
Example: Youngsters went on the <strong>rampage</strong> in the city yesterday.
Hindi meaning: छोड़ देना
Synonyms: Leave Unhurt, Be Merciful To, Have Pity On, Let Go
Antonyms: Harm, Damage, Wound, Maltreat
Example: They killed the men but <strong>spared</strong> the girl.
