10 new English words for 1 August 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: टकटकी
Synonyms: Stare, Gape, Fixed look
Antonyms: Glance, Glimpse
Example: The settlement would be reached somewhere away from the public <strong>gaze</strong> and media glare.
Hindi meaning: आलिंगन करना
Synonyms: Welcome, Accept, Take up, Adopt
Antonyms: Discard, Shun, Repudiate
Example: Besides traditional methods, artists are <strong>embracing</strong> new technology.
Hindi meaning: पालन-पोषण करना
Synonyms: Nourish, Foster, Bring Up, Cultivate
Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard
Example: Her teacher recognized and <strong>nurtured</strong> her musical talent from an early age.
Hindi meaning: हितकारी
Synonyms: Harmless, Safe, Innocuous, Inoffensive, Gentle
Antonyms: Harsh, Harmful, Malignant
Example: The industry's environmental impact is relatively <strong>benign</strong>, even positive.
Hindi meaning: आरंभिक
Synonyms: Initial, Embryonic, Introductory
Antonyms: Mature, Developed, Ripened
Example: He could feel <strong>incipient</strong> anger building up.
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Hindi meaning: दिखाना
Synonyms: Show, Indicate, Demonstrate
Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Hide
Example: She<strong> evinced</strong> little enthusiasm for the outdoor life.
Hindi meaning: प्रकट रूप से
Synonyms: Seemingly, Apparently, Supposedly
Antonyms: Truly, Genuinely, Really, Actually
Example: Troops were sent in, <strong>ostensibly</strong> to protect the civilian population.
Hindi meaning: प्रलयात्मक
Synonyms: Disastrous, Catastrophic, Calamitous
Antonyms: Blessed, Advantageous, Beneficial
Example: Twentieth century's final years witnessed some <strong>cataclysmic </strong>events unprecedented in history.
Hindi meaning: हिस्सा लेना
Synonyms: Participate in, Engage in, Join
Antonyms: Leave, Drop out, Quit
Example: They preferred not to <strong>partake</strong> in the social life of the town.
Hindi meaning: स्वीकार करना
Synonyms: Agree, Assent, Comply with, Go along with
Antonyms: Dissent, Deny, Refuse
Example: He <strong>acceded</strong> to demands for his resignation.
