10 new English words for 15 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 Mantle (noun)

Mantle - An important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another.

An important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another.

Hindi meaning: दायित्व

Synonyms: Role, Onus, Duty, Responsibility, Function, Task, Job

Antonyms: Irresponsibility, Exemption

Example: Overwhelmed by the stress that came with the <strong>mantle</strong> of his office, the prime minister resigned from his position.

Trick: Jinke hath me Indian criket team ko chalane ka Mantle aata hai, vo mental ho jata hai.

2 Obeisance (noun)

Obeisance - Deferential respect/ a respectful obedient attitude.

Deferential respect/ a respectful obedient attitude.

Hindi meaning: सम्मान/आदर

Synonyms: Respect, Homage, Adoration, Reverence, Veneration, Respectfulness

Antonyms: Censure, Condemnation, Disdain, Dishonor, Disregard, Disrespect

Example: The young girl showed <strong>obeisance</strong> when she bowed before the queen.

Trick: Kisi ko obey karne ke sense ko Obeisance kehte hai.

3 Denunciation (noun)

Denunciation - Public condemnation of someone or something.

Public condemnation of someone or something.

Hindi meaning: निंदा/दोषारोपण

Synonyms: Censure, Condemnation, Arraignment, Castigation

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Commendation

Example: The cruel warden ignored his assistant when he made a <strong>denunciation</strong> about the mistreatment of the prisoners.

Trick: AB Devilliers ke ninth shot pe out hone pe sabne Denunciation kiya.

4 Deleterious (adjective)

Deleterious - Causing harm or damage.

Causing harm or damage.

Hindi meaning: हानिकारक/क्षतिकर

Synonyms: Harmful, Damaging, Detrimental, Injurious, Disadvantageous, Pernicious

Antonyms: Helpful, Aiding, Assisting

Example: The overpopulation of large snakes in the forest is <strong>deleterious</strong> to the wild rat population.

Trick: Zaruri File ka delete hona, Deleterious hai.

5 Stout (adjective)

Stout - Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

Hindi meaning: दृढ/मजबूत/कडा/पक्का

Synonyms: Strong, Solid, Robust, Firm, Sturdy, Tough

Antonyms: Timid, Weak, Afraid, Infirm

Example: He was so <strong>stout</strong> on his proposal that The CEO had to take it into consideration.

Trick: Scout ke students Stout hote hai.

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6 Pogrom (noun)

Pogrom  - The killing or destruction of a large proportion of a group or species.

The killing or destruction of a large proportion of a group or species.

Hindi meaning: सामूहिक हत्या

Synonyms: Massacre, Slaughter, Carnage, Genocide, Decimation

Antonyms: Protection, Guard, Save

Example: The dictator enlisted a <strong>pogrom</strong> to rid his country of those he considered undesirable.

Trick: Gujarat me 2002 ka program Pogrom tha.

7 Relentless (adjective)

Relentless - Unceasingly intense.

Unceasingly intense.

Hindi meaning: अनवरत/सतत/निष्ठुर

Synonyms: Continuous, Persistent, Non Stopping, Unceasing

Antonyms: Intermittent, Ending, Stopping

Example: During the battle, the <strong>relentless</strong> soldier continued to fight despite the bullet in his shoulder.

Trick: Aap rent time pe nahi doge to owner Rententless chilaega.

8 Grandiose (adjective)

Grandiose - Conceived on a very grand or ambitious scale.

Conceived on a very grand or ambitious scale.

Hindi meaning: भव्य/शानदार

Synonyms: Ambitious, Bold, Epic, Big, Noble, Lofty, Flamboyant

Antonyms: Insignificant, Low, Unimpressive

Example: When the drug company announced its new weight-loss product, it made some <strong>grandiose</strong> promises about instant weight reduction.

Trick: Grandiose party di grand pa ne birthday pe.

9 Benign (adjective)

Benign - Showing kindness and gentleness/ of a gentle disposition.

Showing kindness and gentleness/ of a gentle disposition.

Hindi meaning: अच्छा/सौम्य/हितकारी

Synonyms: Benevolent, Amiable, Mild, Generous, Beneficent

Antonyms: Disadvantageous, Harmful, Injurious, Malign

Example: The eco-friendly company will only drill for oil in areas where its practices are <strong>benign</strong>.

Trick: Bhai ke nine dost hai jo bhout Benign hai.

10 Infeasible (adjective)

Infeasible - Not possible to do easily or conveniently/ not capable of being carried out or put into practice.

Not possible to do easily or conveniently/ not capable of being carried out or put into practice.

Hindi meaning: अव्यावहारिक

Synonyms: Impractical, Unattainable, Unreasonable, Unworkable

Antonyms: Reasonable, Practical, Pragmatic, Attainable

Example: The plan submitted by Joy was so <strong>unfeasible</strong> that it was not even taken into discussion.

Trick: In flexibility zero hai, isliye inke liye bend hona Infeasible hai.

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