10 new English words for 17 November 2021, 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: महत्व कम बताना
Synonyms: Belittle, Derogate, Downgrade, Disparage, Depreciate
Antonyms: Exaggerate, Amplify, Hyperbolize, Embellish
Example: This report <strong>downplays</strong> the seriousness of global warming.
Trick: Play me main lead ko downplay kiya hai
Hindi meaning: नष्टकरना
Synonyms: Wear Away, Destroy, Abrade
Antonyms: Maintain, Save, Conserve, Preserve
Example: This humiliation has <strong>eroded</strong> what confidence he has.
Trick: Ye road ab erode ho gayi hai
Hindi meaning: हल्का
Synonyms: Agile, Quick, Lithe, Sprightly, Light
Antonyms: Slow, Sluggish, Dull
Example: The magician does special exercises to keep his fingers <strong>nimble</strong> and body agile.
Trick: Nimbu pani pine se nimble ho sakte hai
Hindi meaning: प्रत्यक्ष
Synonyms: Perceptible, Noticeable, Visible, Observable, Perceivable
Antonyms: Imperceptible, Invisible, Unnoticeable, Obscure, Vague
Example: There is often no <strong>discernible</strong> difference between rival brands.
Trick: Disc me important data discernible hai
Hindi meaning: छिपा हुआ
Synonyms: Secret, Hidden, Furtive
Antonyms: Overt, Public
Example: Police have been monitoring the site and using <strong>covert</strong> surveillance to trap the troublemakers.
Trick: Agents covert rhte hai mission poora krne k lye
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Hindi meaning: अवरोधन
Synonyms: Shyness, Self- consciousness, Reserve
Example: Unfortunately, people have a lot of <strong>inhibitions</strong> and fears about going to a doctor.
Trick: Wo apni habit ke wajah se inhibition show kiya
Hindi meaning: झुँझलाना
Synonyms: Be impatient, be annoyed, be exasperated
Antonyms: Delight, Soothe
Example: The bank <strong>chafed</strong> at the restrictions imposed upon it.
Trick: Chef chafe ho gya dessert khrab hone ke bad
Hindi meaning: गम्भीर अत्यंत
Synonyms: Intense, Great, Extreme, Deep
Antonyms: Moderate, Light
Example: My father's death had a <strong>profound</strong> effect on us all.
Trick: Devdas kahani me Devdas kehta ki wo Paro ko profound pyar karta hai
Hindi meaning: नींव डालना
Synonyms: Settle, Base, Establish
Antonyms: Disprove, Invalidate
Example: The brilliant synthesis was <strong>grounded</strong> in his own practical experience.
Trick: First round se hi ground kar liya tha maine game me
Hindi meaning: अनिच्छुक
Synonyms: Unwilling, Disinclined, Resistant
Antonyms: Eager, Willing, Ready
Example: People are somewhat more <strong>reluctant</strong> to talk to foreigners than they were at the beginning.
Trick: Meri aunt reluctant hai zumba class join krne ke
