10 new English words for 19 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: अनुशासित करना
Synonyms: Humble, Squash, Bring down
Antonyms: Cheer, Boost, Promote
Example: He felt suitably <strong>chastened</strong> and apologized.
Hindi meaning: प्रवेश
Synonyms: Entry, Entrance, Access, Way in
Antonyms: Exit, Egress, Expulsion
Example: Railway systems depend on easy <strong>ingress</strong> and egress at numerous points along the route.
Hindi meaning: अभावग्रस्तता
Synonyms: Privation, Penury, Indigence, Extreme poverty
Antonyms: Prosperity, Opulence, Affluence
Example: They are by far the largest group amongst the fifth of India's population who live in extreme poverty and <strong>destitution</strong>.
Hindi meaning: निराश करना
Synonyms: Appall, Daunt, Horrify
Antonyms: Encourage, Please, Soothe
Example: Their reaction <strong>dismayed</strong> him.
Hindi meaning: युद्धरत
Synonyms: Threatening, Pugnacious, Bellicose, Militant
Antonyms: Friendly, Peaceful, Amicable
Example: He is always very <strong>belligerent</strong> towards me.
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Hindi meaning: समर्थन माँगना
Synonyms: Seek the favour of, Chase, Try to cultivate
Antonyms: Ignore, Discourage, Disregard
Example: Political parties have roped in Bollywood stars only to <strong>woo</strong> the young.
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.
Hindi meaning: पराजित करना
Synonyms: Defeat, Quash, Subjugate, Overcome
Antonyms: Lose, Surrender, Fail
Example: Government forces <strong>vanquished</strong> the rebels.
Hindi meaning: दायित्व
Synonyms: Duty, Obligation, Responsibility
Antonyms: Advantage, Benefit, Gain
Example: The <strong>onus</strong> is on employers to follow health and safety laws.
Hindi meaning: मुक्त करना
Synonyms: Extract, Liberate, Release, Disengage
Antonyms: Entangle, Embroil, Engage
Example: They managed to <strong>extricate</strong> the pilot from the tangled control panel.
