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Tuesday, 11 October 2022

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15 words · first 5 free, all 15 with Prime

6 Hindsight (noun)

मसा

Hindsight meaning

The understanding that you have of a situation only after it has happened and that means you would have done things in a different way.

Synonyms: Looking back, Retrospect, Recollection, Remembering

Antonyms: Foresight, Forethought, Anticipation, Attention

Example: But you don't have hindsight available at the time.

7 Misread (verb)

भूलना

Misread meaning

To understand somebody/something wrongly.

Synonyms: Misconstrue, Misinterpret, Misunderstand, Mistake

Antonyms: Comprehend, Understand, Apprehend, Figure out

Example: Apparently, I misread the cue card.

8 Upsurge (noun)

लहर

Upsurge meaning

A sudden large increase in something.

Synonyms: Surge, Rise, Increase, Growth

Antonyms: Contract, Decline, Decrease, Abate

Example: The upsurge is not limited to Asia.

9 Hubris (noun)

अहंकारी

Hubris meaning

The fact of being too proud.

Synonyms: Pride, Arrogance, Haughtiness, Self-importance

Antonyms: Humility, Humbleness, Modesty, Reticence

Example: And I suspect hubris will be his downfall.

10 Aversion (noun)

घृणा

Aversion meaning

A strong feeling of not liking somebody/something.

Synonyms: Antipathy, Distaste, Hate, Hatred

Antonyms: Desire, Love, Passion, Fondness

Example: In truth, there's a primary aversion involved.

11 Shrink (verb)

पीछे हटना

Shrink meaning

To become smaller, especially when washed in water that is too hot; to make clothes, cloth, etc. smaller in this way.

Synonyms: Contract, Reduce, Decrease, Diminish

Antonyms: Expand, Grow, Enlarge, Blow up

Example: Click to shrink or restore the dialogue box.

12 Procure (verb)

प्राप्त करना

Procure meaning

To obtain something, especially with difficulty.

Synonyms: Obtain, Acquire, Secure, Gain

Antonyms: Abandon, Lose, Give, Give away

Example: He persuaded a friend to procure him a ticket.

13 Pour (verb)

बहना

Pour meaning

To make a liquid or other substance flow from a container in a continuous stream, especially by holding the container at an angle.

Synonyms: Stream, Flow, Spill, Gush

Antonyms: Drizzle, Dribble, Trickle, Seep

Example: You better pour me another one first.

14 Prudent (adjective)

सावधान

Prudent meaning

Sensible and careful when you make judgements and decisions.

Synonyms: Careful, Judicious, Wise, Cautious

Antonyms: Imprudent, Foolish, Careless, Reckless

Example: I believe that is the prudent method.

15 Peril (noun)

खतरा

Peril meaning

Serious danger.

Synonyms: Hazard, Risk, Danger, Menace

Antonyms: Safety, Security, Haven, Guard

Example: I am deeply sorry this peril came to you.

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Every word here was picked from the day's newspaper editorials, so you learn the vocabulary that actually appears in SSC, Bank and other exam passages. Each word comes with its Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence; Prime members also get a trick to remember it. Read the editorial of the day to see the words in context, then test yourself in the daily English quiz.

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