10 new English words for 15 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: आशावादी
Synonyms: Hopeful, Optimistic, Assured, Positive, Buoyant
Antonyms: Pessimistic, Hopeless, Gloomy, Desperate
Example: Even though the company was closing stores, shareholders were <strong>sanguine</strong> about their future earnings.
Hindi meaning: अतिब्याजी
Synonyms: Excessive, Exorbitant, Extortionate
Antonyms: Moderate, Reasonable, Cheap, Low
Example: People who are trapped in poverty can encounter <strong>usurious</strong> rates.
Hindi meaning: संशोधन करना
Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify, Redraft
Antonyms: Worsen, Aggravate, Exacerbate, Debase
Example: The juvenile told the judge that he would <strong>amend</strong> his ways and contribute to the betterment of society.
Hindi meaning: जल्दी करना
Synonyms: Speed Up, Accelerate, Hurry, Hasten
Antonyms: Delay, Slow, Retard
Example: If you would like to <strong>expedite</strong> the shipping of your order, please pay the express shipping fee.
Hindi meaning: बढ़ाना
Synonyms: Increase, Amplify, Expand, Swell, Magnify
Antonyms: Reduce, Lessen, Lower, Curtail
Example: We need the business loan in order to <strong>augment</strong> our warehouse so we can fulfill more orders.
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Hindi meaning: व्यवहार्य
Synonyms: Feasible, Workable, Practicable, Applicable, Doable
Antonyms: Impossible, Impracticable, Unlikely
Example: If there was any delay then the rescue plan would cease to be <strong>viable</strong>.
Hindi meaning: जल्दी ला देना
Synonyms: Cause, Lead To, Give Rise To, Induce
Antonyms: Stop, Halt, Block
Example: The rising level of unemployment is going to <strong>precipitate</strong> a huge crowd at the welfare office.
Hindi meaning: जिस के बारे में भरोसे से कुछ कहना संभव न हो
Synonyms: Risky, Uncertain, Unpredictable, Touch-And-Go, Precarious
Antonyms: Certain, Sure, Definite
Example: The <strong>dicey</strong> situation thankfully didn’t turn tragic when the toddler was found crawling in the middle of a crowded highway.
Hindi meaning: तेज़
Synonyms: Speedy, Quick, Fast, Hasty
Antonyms: Slow, Tardy, Sluggish
Example: You must be <strong>swift</strong> if you want to run in the Olympics.
Hindi meaning: सख़्त
Synonyms: Strict, Stern, Rigorous, Harsh, Austere, Draconian
Antonyms: Easy, Lenient, Flexible, Lax
Example: It was a strict regime and punishments were <strong>severe</strong>.
