10 new English words for 3 January 2017, 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.

1 Sanctions (noun)

Sanctions - A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.

A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबंध

Synonyms: Penalty, Punishment, Deterrent, Punitive Action, Boycott, Barrier, Restriction

Antonyms: Aid, Help, Assist, Support

Example: Because of disobeying the rules, king has put <strong>sanctions</strong> on counties.

Trick: Sachin pe koi bowler Sanction nahi laga paya.

2 Foe (noun)

Foe - A personal enemy/

A personal enemy/

Hindi meaning: शत्रु/दुश्मन

Synonyms: Adversary, Antagonist, Enemy, Rival, Hostile

Antonyms: Ally, Assistant, Friend, Helper, Supporter

Example: The king demanded to know the whereabouts of his <strong>foe</strong>, because he wanted him dead.

Trick: Mere ek friend ke bhout Foe hai.

3 Ironically (noun)

Ironically - In an ironic manner. / used in reference to a paradoxical, unexpected, or coincidental situation.

In an ironic manner. / used in reference to a paradoxical, unexpected, or coincidental situation.

Hindi meaning: विडम्बना से// विपरीततया

Synonyms: Satirically, Scoffingly, in a squid manner

Antonyms: Simply, Straightly, Directly, in a straightforward manner

Example: The weight loss product was very ineffective, but <strong>ironically</strong>, its sales are very high in the market.

Trick: Aruna irani ke baare me Ironically comment diye the.

4 Collapse (noun)

Collapse - An instance of a structure falling down or giving way.

An instance of a structure falling down or giving way.

Hindi meaning: पतन

Synonyms: Downfall, Disintegration, Ruination, Crackdown, Give Way

Antonyms: Success, Creation, Build-Up, Increase, Rise

Example: The government was <strong>collapsed</strong> immediately as the allies stopped to support it.

Trick: Earthquake me college ki building Collapse hogae.

5 Annexation (noun)

Annexation - The action of annexing something, especially territory.

The action of annexing something, especially territory.

Hindi meaning: समामेलन /राज्य-हरण/कब्जा करना

Synonyms: Seizure, Invasion, Conquest, Takeover, Expropriation, Arrogation, Usurping

Antonyms: Detachment, Loss, Subtraction

Example: Because the people in the area enjoy their sense of self-governance, they are rejecting the proposal for <strong>annexation</strong> imposed by the new government.

Trick: Australia ka Annexation bhout muskil hai.

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6 Intervention (noun)

Intervention - The action or process of intervening/interfering.

The action or process of intervening/interfering.

Hindi meaning: हस्तक्षेप

Synonyms: Interruption, Interference, Obstruction, Hindrance

Antonyms: Aid, Assistance

Example: In mythological tales, the divine <strong>intervention</strong> of the gods can change anyone’s fate.

Trick: Office me roz enter karke kaam me Intervention karta hai.

7 Regime (noun)

Regime - A system or ordered way of doing things. / a style of management or rule.

A system or ordered way of doing things. / a style of management or rule.

Hindi meaning: शासन

Synonyms: Administration, Establishment, Government, Reign, Organization

Antonyms: Disarranged, Random Placed

Example: Our government believes it can use military force to overthrow the brutal <strong>regime</strong> that is terrorizing the small nation.

Trick: South me Rajnikanth ka Regime hai.

8 Conflict (noun)

Conflict - A disagreement that may be mental, verbal, physical, or associated with scheduling or the accuracy of information.

A disagreement that may be mental, verbal, physical, or associated with scheduling or the accuracy of information.

Hindi meaning: विवाद

Synonyms: Dispute, Quarrel, Squabble, Disagreement, Difference Of Opinion, Dissension

Antonyms: Agreement, Calm Harmony Surrender, Accord, Concord

Example: If a peace treaty does not end the <strong>conflict</strong>, there is a possibility of an international war.

Trick: Do con me appas me flight me Conflict hogya.

9 Deftly (adverb)

Deftly - In a skillful and clever manner.

In a skillful and clever manner.

Hindi meaning: चतुराईपूर्वक

Synonyms: Cleverly, Skillfully, Finely, Elegantly, Cautiously

Antonyms: Indelicately, Uncarefully

Example: The <strong>deft</strong> musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time.

Trick: Deaf bankar sabko Deftly kiya.

10 Assess (verb)

Assess - Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.

Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.

Hindi meaning: आकलन/निर्धारित करना

Synonyms: Evaluate, Judge, Gauge, Estimate, Appraise, Weigh, Valuate, Reckon

Antonyms: Guess, Conjecture, Ignore

Example: The <strong>assessment</strong> made by the judge was true as the convicted person was actually guilty.

Trick: File ko access karke Assess kiya.

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