10 new English words for 26 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: चूर चूर करना
Synonyms: Shatter, Destroy, Ruin, Devastate, spoil
Antonyms: Restore, Build, Raise, Mend
Example: Her hopes were cruelly <strong>dashed</strong> when her parents refused to let her go.
Trick: Desh ko dash mat kro
Hindi meaning: निरुत्साहपूर्ण
Synonyms: Half-Hearted, Unenthusiastic, Passionless, Indifferent
Antonyms: Enthusiastic, Excited, Energetic, Interested
Example: He has a <strong>lackadaisical</strong> approach to finding a job.
Trick: Lack of care is Lackadaisical
Hindi meaning: झगड़ा
Synonyms: Argument, Quarrel, Squabble, Contretemps
Antonyms: Peace, Harmony, Agreement
Example: There was a <strong>skirmish</strong> over the budget.
Trick: Sky me Skirmish ke liye space force
Hindi meaning: पलट कर हमला करना
Synonyms: Revenge, Reciprocate, React, Counterattack
Antonyms: Forgive, Pardon, Excuse, Absolve
Example: The country will more than likely <strong>retaliate</strong> against the sanctions with its own trade restrictions.
Trick: Retailer ab Retaliate kr rhe hai
Hindi meaning: प्रारम्भ करना
Synonyms: Begin, Start, Commence, Initiate
Antonyms: Finish, End, Stop, Cease
Example: The world famous orchestra will <strong>embark</strong> on its international tour after tomorrow’s concert.
Trick: Bar ke licence se business Embark kiya.
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Synonyms: Stay, Visit, Stop, Stopover, Residence
Antonyms: Continuation
Example: As a teacher, I am looking forward to my <strong>sojourn</strong> at the beach during spring break.
Trick: Journey me Sojourn liya.
Hindi meaning: बहुत ज्यादा कटौती करना
Synonyms: Reduce, Drop, Cut, Bring Down
Antonyms: Raise, Increase, Put Up
Example: The workforce has been <strong>slashed</strong> by half.
Trick: Luxury item ke tax me Slash nhi kiya.
Hindi meaning: वक्रपटुता
Synonyms: Oratory, Eloquence, Elocution, Diction
Antonyms: Inarticulateness
Example: His speech was dismissed as mere <strong>rhetoric</strong> by the opposition.
Trick: Ek ek heater denge ye baat Rhetoric hai.
Hindi meaning: ख़्याल लाना
Synonyms: Produce, Make Something Appear, Generate
Example: Her grandfather taught her to <strong>conjure</strong>.
Trick: Jury ne shi judgement Conjure kiya.
Hindi meaning: घबड़ा देना
Synonyms: Bother, Disturb, Perturb, Unsettle, Unnerve
Antonyms: Settle, Comfort, Calm, Soothe
Example: She was clearly <strong>flustered</strong> by Marshall’s unexpected arrival.
Trick: Last me pdane se Fluster ho jate hai
