10 new English words for 15 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: समानता
Synonyms: Relationship, Affinity, Connection, Kindred
Antonyms: Variability, Incongruity
Example: They felt a <strong>kinship</strong> with architects.
Hindi meaning: कल्पना
Synonyms: Illusion, Delusion, Dream
Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Fact, Actuality
Example: It is obvious from all the tension in the country that racial tolerance is a <strong>chimera</strong>.
Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन करना
Synonyms: Violate, Defy, Disobey, Contravene, Flout
Antonyms: Obey, Follow, Comply, Abide by
Example: She had <strong>transgressed</strong> an unwritten social law.
Hindi meaning: खोल देना
Synonyms: Release, Vent, Express, Air, Take out
Antonyms: Control, Handle, Manage, Hold, Restrain
Example: The government’s proposals <strong>unleashed</strong> a storm of protest in the press.
Hindi meaning: बदनाम करना
Synonyms: Defame, Denigrate, Calumniate, Tarnish
Antonyms: Praise, Laud, Glorify
Example: They were accused of <strong>slandering </strong>the head of state.
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Hindi meaning: अवरोध
Synonyms: Restriction, Limitation, Deterrent, Obstruction
Antonyms: Encouragement, Boost, Stimulation, Support
Example: Their boycott of the talks constitutes a serious <strong>impediment</strong> to peace negotiations.
Hindi meaning: बचाव करना
Synonyms: Ward off, Resist, Repel, Secure
Antonyms: Attack, Assault, Assail, Smite
Example: I raised myself up on my right arm and <strong>fended</strong> the bike off.
Hindi meaning: संयुक्त
Synonyms: Joint, Coordinated, Combined, Collaborative, United
Antonyms: Separate, Individual, Sole, Solitary
Example: A <strong>concerted</strong> effort from community residents led to the formation of an effective neighborhood watch.
Hindi meaning: सत्यता
Synonyms: Truthfulness, Accuracy, Authenticity, Fidelity
Antonyms: Deceit, Mendacity, Falsity, Inaccuracy
Example: They questioned the <strong>veracity</strong> of her story.
Hindi meaning: विघटित करना
Synonyms: Dissemble, Take apart, Take to pieces
Antonyms: Assemble, Construct, Build
Example: I had to <strong>dismantle</strong> the engine in order to repair it.
