10 new English words for 16 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: उत्साह जोश
Synonyms: Passion, Zeal, Arduous, Vehemence, Keenness, Eagerness, Excitement
Antonyms: Lethargy, Apathy, Disinterest, Indifference
Example: He talked with all the <strong>fervour</strong> of a new convert.
Hindi meaning: आने वाला
Synonyms: Impending, Forthcoming, Approaching, Nearing
Antonyms: Distant, Unlikely, Doubtful
Example: An announcement about his resignation is <strong>imminent. </strong>
Hindi meaning: निजी सामग्री
Synonyms: Equipment, Stuff, Accoutrement, Impedimenta, Appurtenance, Implement
Example: Drills, saws, and other <strong>paraphernalia</strong> necessary for home improvements.
Hindi meaning: जुनून
Synonyms: Craze, Trend, Rage, Mania, Fad, Vogue
Antonyms: Indifference, Balance, Coolness
Example: The World Cup <strong>bandwagon</strong> is starting to roll.
Hindi meaning: समझना
Synonyms: Take up, Grasp, Get, Grab, Catch
Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard, Overlook
Example: It was a difficult concept to grasp, but I soon <strong>latched</strong> on.
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Hindi meaning: असरदार तरीके से इस्तेमाल करना
Synonyms: Use, Utilize, Employ, Put to use, Take advantage of
Antonyms: Misuse, Misapply, Misemploy
Example: She rejected the arguments that had been <strong>deployed</strong> against her.
Hindi meaning: थोड़ा
Synonyms: Inadequate, Scanty, Paltry, Limited, Insufficient, Deficient
Antonyms: Ample, Full, Abundant, Sufficient
Example: She supplements her <strong>meagre</strong> income by cleaning at night.
Hindi meaning: खराबी
Synonyms: Crash, Breakdown, Fault, Failure, Defect, Collapse
Antonyms: Function, Work, Run, Proper Operation
Example: The new system has too many bugs and <strong>glitches</strong> to be trusted.
Hindi meaning: बढ़ोतरी
Synonyms: Sudden Increase, Rise, Growth, Upswing, Boost, Escalation
Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Reduction, Downswing
Example: She felt a sudden <strong>surge</strong> of anger.
Hindi meaning: विपरीत
Synonyms: Opposite, Converse, Reverse, Inverse, Contrary
Antonyms: Same, Replica, Copy, Duplicate
Example: The current establishment is the <strong>antithesis</strong> of democracy.
