10 new English words for 13 May 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: प्रत्यक्ष
Synonyms: Perceptible, Noticeable, Visible, Observable, Perceivable
Antonyms: Imperceptible, Invisible, Unnoticeable, Obscure, Vague
Example: There is often no <strong>discernible</strong> difference between rival brands.
Hindi meaning: रूप-रेखा
Synonyms: Outline, Shapes, Figure, Curves
Example: She traced the <strong>contours</strong> of his face with her finger.
Hindi meaning: दक्षता
Synonyms: Nimbleness, Astuteness, Shrewdness, Sagacity, Acuity
Antonyms: Slowness, Ineptitude, Incompetence, Clumsiness
Example: Professional chess players display amazing mental <strong>agility</strong> to be able to think rapidly and creatively while under such pressure.
Hindi meaning: गठन को प्रभावित करना
Synonyms: Determine, Guide, Influence, Shape, Lead, Fashion
Antonyms: Destroy, Dismantle, Destroy, Ruin
Example: He was instrumental in <strong>moulding</strong> the policy and ideals of the journal.
Hindi meaning: प्रसार
Synonyms: Spread, Expansion, Amplification, Mushrooming, Escalation
Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Shrinkage, Depletion
Example: This muteness increases the sense of <strong>proliferation</strong> in his art.
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Hindi meaning: अभिमान अक्खड़पन
Synonyms: Arrogance, Vanity, Hauteur, Pomposity, Superciliousness, Haughtiness
Antonyms: Modesty, Decency, Simplicity, Meekness
Example: I should have known that such <strong>hubris</strong> would rebound.
Hindi meaning: तंग हालत नाज़ुक हालत
Synonyms: Morass, Imbroglio, Predicament, Quandary, Muddle, Mix-up
Antonyms: Solution, Blessing, Ease, Closure
Example: This political <strong>quagmire</strong> does relate closely to the economic situation.
Hindi meaning: अनाड़ी या अक्षमतापूर्वक किया गया
Synonyms: Botched, Mishandled, Screwed-up, Flubbed, Messed up
Antonyms: Managed, Fixed, Done well
Example: The gang <strong>bungled</strong> the job and got caught.
Hindi meaning: सहारा देना
Synonyms: Support, Accept, Adopt, Assist, Embrace, Take up
Antonyms: Oppose, Abandon, Hinder, Disprove
Example: He <strong>espouses</strong> the belief that true revolutionaries must anchor their efforts in an act of love of people and of life.
Hindi meaning: अहितकर हानिकारक
Synonyms: Harmful, Injurious, Detrimental, Noxious, Pestilent
Antonyms: Harmless, Beneficial, Innocuous, Advantageous
Example: The <strong>pernicious</strong> influence of TV violence on children.
