10 new English words for 25 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: अधिक सुस्पष्ट करना
Synonyms: Emphasize, Underscore, Highlight, Point up, Give prominence to
Antonyms: De-emphasize, Divert attention from
Example: Her short hair accentuated her huge eyes.
Hindi meaning: भयभीत करने वाला
Synonyms: Intimidating, Discouraging, Disheartening, Unnerving
Antonyms: Encouraging, Heartening, Supporting, Reassuring
Example: She has the daunting task of cooking for 20 people every day.
Hindi meaning: निर्वासन
Synonyms: Delegation, Deputation
Example: His <strong>relegation</strong> from prime minister to minister for power stations.
Hindi meaning: विरूपित
Synonyms: Distorted, Biased, One-sided, Slanted
Antonyms: Flawless, Exact, Accurate, Right
Example: The curriculum is <strong>skewed</strong> towards the practical subjects.
Hindi meaning: अनैतिक
Synonyms: Seamy, Sleazy, Seedy, Corrupt
Antonyms: Respectable, Honourable, Reputable, Venerable
Example: It was a shock to discover the truth about his <strong>sordid</strong> past.
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Hindi meaning: निंदनीय
Synonyms: Deplorable, Awful, Disgraceful, Terrible
Antonyms: Hopeful, Encouraging, Joyous
Example: She displayed a <strong>woeful</strong> ignorance of the rules.
Hindi meaning: अदम्य जंगली
Synonyms: Wild, Savage, Feral, Ferocious
Antonyms: Manageable, Tractable, Controllable
Example: He was so angry, he was like a <strong>untamed</strong> beast.
Hindi meaning: प्रच्छन्न रूप से
Synonyms: Subtle, Stealthy, Artful, Tricky
Antonyms: Harmless, Honest, Fair
Example: This trade recession will be just as <strong>insidious </strong>in its effects as any market blowout.
Hindi meaning: जिद अटलता
Synonyms: Stubbornness, Obstinacy, Inflexibility
Antonyms: Flexibility, Compliance
Example: MPs have accused the government of <strong>obduracy</strong> and called on ministers to reverse their decision.
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.
