10 new English words for 8 November 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: बाधित करना
Synonyms: Restrict, Limit, Curb, Restrain
Antonyms: Allow, Permit, Release
Example: Agricultural development is considerably <strong>constrained</strong> by climate. <br><br> He said problems of competitiveness would also severely <strong>constrain</strong> the small industry sector, which he feared would stagnate.
Hindi meaning: कमज़ोर कर देना
Synonyms: Subvert, Weaken, Impede, Enfeeble
Antonyms: Encourage, Strengthen, Invigorate
Example: This could <strong>undermine</strong> years of hard work. <br><br> That <strong>undermined</strong> the hard power strategy of the country in a very concrete way.
Hindi meaning: छोटा बहुत कम मात्रा में
Synonyms: Minute, Petty, Minuscule
Antonyms: Big, Substantial, Significant
Example: The highest rating that movie got was three <strong>measly</strong> stars. <br><br> He had made that long trek here for a few <strong>measly</strong> minutes of conversation.
Hindi meaning: छोड़ देना निकाल देना
Synonyms: Dispose of, Throw away, Throw out
Antonyms: Retain, Keep, Hold
Example: Whether it was her intent to consume the salad or <strong>discard</strong> it in the trash was not established. <br><br> When they stop being useful, we must be prepared to <strong>discard</strong> them.
Hindi meaning: राज्यों को केन्द्र द्वारा दिया गया अधिकार
Synonyms: Decenralization, Delegation, Transfer, Distribution
Example: Even after <strong>devolution</strong>, local government had little autonomy. <br><br> Even after <strong>devolution</strong>, local government had little autonomy.
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Hindi meaning: बहुत बड़ा
Synonyms: Immense, Tremendous, Prodigious
Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Little
Example: You are entitled to a <strong>whopping</strong> 40% off the recommended retail price. <br><br> What a huge <strong>whopping</strong> lie, I thought with self-derision.
Hindi meaning: बहुत वृद्धि होना
Synonyms: Escalate, Shoot up, Rise rapidly
Antonyms: Fall, Drop, Decline
Example: The cost of living continued to<strong> soar</strong>. <br><br> Prices have nearly doubled in the past year, <strong>soaring</strong> to their highest levels since 1988.
Hindi meaning: आरंभ
Synonyms: Foundation, Initiation, Origination, Setting up
Antonyms: End, Termination, Finish
Example: She has been on the board since its <strong>inception</strong> two years ago. <br><br> Sometimes the comparison will reveal a loss from the <strong>inception</strong> of the loan transaction.
Hindi meaning: विशाल
Synonyms: Huge, Massive, Giant, Mammoth
Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Minute, Little, Diminutive
Example: The singer earns a <strong>colossal</strong> amount of money. <br><br> It's a <strong>colossal</strong> mistake to dismiss the book blog community.
Hindi meaning: अधिक भावना प्रकट करना
Synonyms: Inundate, Swamp, Engulf
Antonyms: Underwhelm, Drain
Example: They were overwhelmed by farewell messages. The target's internet servers are <strong>overwhelmed</strong> by junk messages. <br><br> She is <strong>overwhelmed</strong> by the parental duties she now bears.
