10 new English words for 12 February 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: व्यापार रक्षा वादी
Synonyms: Defensor, Shielder, Hedger, Firewall
Antonyms: Attacker, Threatener
Example: Trade frictions between the two countries had been caused by trade <strong>protectionists</strong>.
Hindi meaning: सख्त
Synonyms: Rigid, Rigorous, Demanding, Draconian, Stern
Antonyms: Lenient, Flexible, Tolerant, Lax
Example: Airplanes must pass <strong>stringent</strong> safety tests before they are allowed to be passenger carriers.
Hindi meaning: नतीजा
Synonyms: Outcome, Repercussion, Result, Out-Turn, Aftermath, Upshot
Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source
Example: Since killing yourself or someone else is a likely <strong>consequence</strong> of drunk driving, you should never drive under the influence.
Hindi meaning: रद्द कर देना
Synonyms: Cancel, Abort, Call Off, Do Away With
Antonyms: Keep, Continue, Carry On, Go On
Example: We had to <strong>scrub</strong> our plans when I lost my job.
Hindi meaning: अपेक्षित
Synonyms: Awaited, Scheduled, Slated, Predicted
Antonyms: Belated, Overdue, Unforeseen
Example: The <strong>anticipated</strong> launch of the product is before the big billion days.
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Hindi meaning: काट
Synonyms: Economizing, Cost-Cutting, Belt-Tightening, Curtailment
Antonyms: Increase, Amplification, Expansion
Example: The role of public opinion in the implementation of <strong>retrenchment</strong> policy is an obvious next step for analysis.
Hindi meaning: कट्टरता
Synonyms: Stubborness, Obduracy, Implacability, Recalcitrancy
Antonyms: Acquiescence, Subservience, Open-Mindedness
Example: Her <strong>intransigence</strong> on the issue was simply frustrating.
Hindi meaning: समझौता
Synonyms: Talks, Deliberation, Discussions, Conclusion, Arbitration
Antonyms: Disagreement, Argumentation
Example: We decided not to have peace <strong>negotiations</strong> with the invaders.
Hindi meaning: बाधा डालना
Synonyms: Hamper, Discourage, Restrict, Curb
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Facilitate, Help
Example: Roadblocks and checkpoints were put in place to <strong>inhibit</strong> drunk drivers from being able to cruise through the streets intoxicated.
Synonyms: Shatter, Breakup, Shred
Antonyms: Fix, Heal, Mend, Rebuild
Example: They are united in common purpose, with only one objective: to paper over the cracks that have <strong>riven</strong> them in the past few weeks.
