Important English words from editorials and word-of-the-day with Hindi meanings, examples, synonyms and antonyms for SSC, Bank, UPSC and other exams.
| Word | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Hindi) | Part of Speech | Example Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abnormally | In a way that is not normal or usual | असामान्य रूप से, सामान्य से हटकर | Adverb | Temperatures were abnormally high this winter. | Unusually, Atypically, Exceptionally | Normally, Typically, Ordinarily |
| Wane | To decrease in strength, intensity, or importance | घटना, कम होना | Verb | Public interest in the issue began to wane. | Decline, Diminish, Fade | Rise, Increase, Grow |
| Contracted | Became smaller or reduced, especially economically | सिकुड़ना, घट जाना | Verb (past) | The manufacturing sector contracted by 2% last quarter. | Shrunk, Reduced, Declined | Expanded, Grew, Increased |
| Dragging | Moving slowly and causing delay | खिंचता हुआ, धीमा और भारी | Adjective/Verb | The negotiations have been dragging for months without a result. | Slow, Lingering, Protracted | Swift, Brisk, Rapid |
| Overwhelming | Very great in amount; very strong | बहुत अधिक, जबरदस्त | Adjective | The team received overwhelming support from the crowd. | Immense, Enormous, Overpowering | Minor, Limited, Weak |
| Ascertain | Find out something with certainty | पता लगाना, निश्चित करना | Verb | The committee will ascertain the facts before taking action. | Determine, Verify, Establish | Guess, Assume |
| Accelerate | Make something happen or move faster | तेज़ करना, गति बढ़ाना | Verb | The government plans to accelerate infrastructure projects. | Speed up, Hasten, Quickening | Slow down, Delay, Retard |
| Erosion | Gradual destruction or reduction of something | क्षरण, धीरे‑धीरे गिरावट | Noun | There is growing concern about the erosion of democratic values. | Wearing away, Deterioration, Decline | Strengthening, Preservation |
| Tackling | Dealing with a problem in a determined way | निपटना, समाधान की कोशिश करना | Verb (gerund) | The policy focuses on tackling unemployment among youth. | Addressing, Confronting, Handling | Ignoring, Evading, Avoiding |
| Remora | Hindrance or obstacle; also a suckerfish that clings to larger fish | रुकावट, बाधा (रूपक अर्थ) | Noun | Bureaucratic delays act as a remora on economic growth. | Hindrance, Drag, Obstacle | Aid, Support, Advantage |