10 new English words for 12 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: सख्त
Synonyms: Harsh, Vitriolic, Caustic
Antonyms: Pleasing, Agreeable, Kind
Example: Throughout his career he was known for his <strong>abrasive</strong> manner.
Hindi meaning: छिपे रह कर इंतज़ार करना
Synonyms: Hide, Loiter, Take Cover, Keep out of Sight
Example: Eyes <strong>lurked</strong> in the shadows waiting for the right moment to strike.
Hindi meaning: उत्कृष्ट
Synonyms: Wonderful, Magnificent, Marvellous, Delightful
Antonyms: Ordinary, Insignificant, Awful
Example: She had made many friends and had worked with a <strong>splendid</strong> committee who gave her wonderful support.
Hindi meaning: शस्त्रागार
Synonyms: Armoury, Repository, Magazine, Weaponry
Example: A group of soldiers unsuccessfully attacked an <strong>arsenal</strong> close to the airport.
Hindi meaning: प्रतिप्रभाव
Synonyms: Consequence, Effect, Outcome
Antonyms: Cause, Reason
Example: The collapse of the company will have <strong>repercussions</strong> for the whole industry.
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Hindi meaning: ख़राब करना
Synonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Make worse
Antonyms: Improve, Better, Alleviate
Example: His aggressive reaction only <strong>exacerbated</strong> the situation.
Hindi meaning: प्रचार करना
Synonyms: Advocate, Suggest, Recommend
Antonyms: Discourage, Disapprove, Condemn
Example: He criticized his fellow candidate for <strong>peddling</strong> risky ideas.
Hindi meaning: दहलीज़
Synonyms: Starting point, Beginning, Brink
Antonyms: Ending, Close, Completion, Omega
Example: She was on the <strong>threshold</strong> of a dazzling career
Hindi meaning: विशिष्ट पहलू
Synonyms: Aspect, Feature, Side, Dimension, Factor
Antonyms: Whole, Entire, Total, Full
Example: The report examines every <strong>facet</strong> of the prison system.
Hindi meaning: लड़खड़ाना
Synonyms: Falter, Trip over, Lose one’s balance
Antonyms: Continue, Persist, Maintain
Example: We were <strong>stumbling</strong> around in the dark looking for a candle.
