10 new English words for 19 June 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: खास बोली
Synonyms: Slang, Cant, Argot, Vernacular
Example: Trying to avoid using too much technical <strong>jargon</strong>.
Hindi meaning: सौम्यता
Synonyms: Insipidity, Suavity, Vapidity
Antonyms: Brightness, Liveliness, Asperity
Example: The overall <strong>blandness</strong> of his performance.
Hindi meaning: मार्ग से फिर जाना
Synonyms: Turn aside, Divert, Avert
Antonyms: Stay, Boost
Example: The bullet was <strong>deflected</strong> harmlessly into the ceiling.
Hindi meaning: दृढ़
Synonyms: Firm, Fixed, Steadfast, Rigid
Antonyms: Easy, Gentle, Mild
Example: There was a <strong>steely</strong> edge to his questions.
Hindi meaning: क्लेशित तंग
Synonyms: Annoyed, Irritated, Inflamed, Enraged
Antonyms: Calm, Pleased, Content
Example: She was starting to feel a bit <strong>vexed</strong> and it displeased her greatly.
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Hindi meaning: जानना
Synonyms: Discover, Make out, Come to know, Diagnose
Antonyms: Overlook, Ignore, Neglect
Example: I can <strong>discern</strong> no difference between the two policies.
Hindi meaning: अनुमति
Synonyms: Approval, Authorization, Sanction, Approbation
Antonyms: Veto, Rejection, Disapproval, Refusal
Example: The project cannot go ahead without the <strong>imprimatur</strong> of the Treasury.
Hindi meaning: चरम सीमा
Synonyms: Peak, Pinnacle, Summit, Highest point
Antonyms: Decrescendo, Base, Bottom
Example: The hysteria reached a <strong>crescendo</strong> around the spring festival.
Hindi meaning: तिरस्कार
Synonyms: Insult, Sneer, Jibe, Scoff
Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Commend
Example: This lyrical work also contained hidden <strong>barbs. </strong>
Hindi meaning: अग्निकाण्ड
Synonyms: Inferno, Blaze, Firestorm
Example: The fire services were not adequate to deal with major <strong>conflagrations. </strong>
