10 new English words for 13 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: हक्का-बक्का करने वाला
Synonyms: Confusing, Mystifying, Baffling, Perplexing, Puzzling
Antonyms: Clear, Straightforward, Uncomplicated, Comprehensible
Example: There is a <strong>bewildering</strong> variety of software available.
Hindi meaning: दुर्बल करना, क्षीण करना
Synonyms: Weaken, Undercut, Emasculate, Destabilize, Impair
Antonyms: Strengthen, Bolster, Reinforce, Enhance
Example: He constantly tried to <strong>undermine</strong> her self-confidence.
Hindi meaning: शमन
Synonyms: Conciliation, Propitiation, Palliation, Placation
Antonyms: Provocation, Aggravation, Incitement, Instigation
Example: The statues were devoted to the glory and <strong>appeasement</strong> of the gods.
Hindi meaning: नादानी, मूर्खता
Synonyms: Stupidity, Idiocy, Lunacy, Imbecility
Antonyms: Wisdom, Prudence, Sagacity, Judgement
Example: Giving up a secure job seems to be the height of <strong>folly</strong>.
Hindi meaning: चुनाव करना
Synonyms: Select, Pick Out, Single Out, Cull From, Opt For
Antonyms: Reject, Turn Down, Dismiss, Spurn
Example: They'll <strong>cherry-pick</strong> all the problems and ignore any positives.
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Hindi meaning: विभिन्न रूप के
Synonyms: Mixed, Motley, Varied, Assorted, Diverse
Antonyms: Uniform, Similar, Homogenous, Kindred
Example: The 32 paintings exhibited at the gallery prove how <strong>variegated</strong> were the thoughts and ideas of the artist.
Hindi meaning: असंख्य, बेशुमार
Synonyms: Countless, Multitudinous, Legion, Innumerable
Antonyms: Limited, Countable, Finite, Little
Example: Their shop is very popular in market for a <strong>myriad</strong> of toys.
Hindi meaning: नजरबन्दी
Synonyms: Imprisonment, Confinement, Impoundment, Incarceration
Antonyms: Release, Freedom, Liberty, Emancipation
Example: Of the 10 <strong>internment</strong> camps that were established, two of the larger ones were in Arizona.
Hindi meaning: उदय
Synonyms: Rise, Ascension, Elevation, Aggrandizement
Antonyms: Fall, Downgrading, Comedown, Descent, Decline
Example: His <strong>ascent</strong> to power was rapid and unexpected.
Hindi meaning: हस्तांतरण
Synonyms: Decentralization, Delegation, Transfer, Federalisation
Antonyms: Centralisation, Keeping, Retention
Example: The educational measures provided for the <strong>devolution</strong> of responsibility from the federal government to the state and local authorities.
