10 new English words for 4 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: घिनौना; अपमानपूर्ण
Synonyms: Disgraceful, Abominable, Abhorrent, Atrocious
Antonyms: Acceptable, Welcome, Delightful, Gratifying
Example: I must apologise for my <strong>outrageous</strong> behaviour.
Hindi meaning: प्रेरित करना
Synonyms: Urge, Spur, Beseech, Goad, Implore
Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Dehort, Put Off
Example: The agent <strong>exhorted</strong> the couple to take insurance cover from his company.
Hindi meaning: नियंत्रण
Synonyms: Suppression, Clampdown, Squelching, Kerb
Antonyms: Encouragement, Incitement, Backing
Example: The government is calling for a <strong>crackdown</strong> on drivers who speed through red lights.
Hindi meaning: शपथ लेना
Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Plight, Avow, Guarantee
Antonyms: Disavow, Disclaim, Repudiate, Rebut
Example: They <strong>vowed</strong> for lifetime togetherness when they got married.
Hindi meaning: निर्लज्ज; खुले तौर पर
Synonyms: Bold, Barefaced, Blatant, Audacious, Brash
Antonyms: Discreet, Abashed, Timid, Shamefaced
Example: There were instances of <strong>brazen</strong> cheating in the exams.
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Hindi meaning: चिरायु बनाना; यादगार बनाना
Synonyms: Maintain, Preserve, Disseminate, Propagate, Immortalise
Antonyms: Put An End To, Cease, Discontinue, Let Go
Example: The aim of the association is to <strong>perpetuate</strong> the skills of traditional furniture design.
Hindi meaning: सताना, कष्ट देना
Synonyms: Pester, Torment, Hassle, Badger, Bait, Bedevil
Antonyms: Comfort, Console, Soothe, Reassure
Example: They <strong>persecute</strong> those who do not conform to their ideas.
Hindi meaning: कोलाहल
Synonyms: Commotion, Ruckus, Tumult, Ado, Kerfuffle
Antonyms: Order, Peace, Tranquillity, Harmony, Accord
Example: Those customers who have kicked up a <strong>fuss</strong> have received refunds.
Hindi meaning: शांति करने वाला
Synonyms: Peacemaker, Mediator, Go-Between, Pacifier, Intercessor
Antonyms: Troublemaker, Rabble-Rouser, Firebrand, Ringleader
Example: She will need all her skills as a <strong>conciliator</strong> if agreement is to be reached in this dispute.
Hindi meaning: दबाव डालना; विवश करना
Synonyms: Oppress, Coerce, Steamroller, Dragoon, Bludgeon
Antonyms: Persuade, Convince, Talk Into, Win Over
Example: They failed to <strong>bulldoze</strong> the amendment through Congress.
