10 new English words for 12 February 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 Revoke (verb)

Revoke - Officially cancel (a decree, decision, or promise).

Officially cancel (a decree, decision, or promise).

Hindi meaning: रद्द करना/वापस लेना

Synonyms: Cancel, Repeal, Rescind, Reverse, Abrogate, Annul, Nullify, Invalidate

Antonyms: Affirm, Allow, Approve, Corroborate, Enact, Establish

Example: The court has decided to <strong>revoke</strong> Jimmy’s parole and send him back to prison.

Trick: Reebok ne kai shop ki franchise revoke ki.

2 Rescind (verb)

Rescind  - Revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

Revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

Hindi meaning: निरस्त करना/रद्द करना

Synonyms: Revoke, Repeal, Cancel, Reverse, Abrogate, Overturn, Nullify, Annul

Antonyms: Approve, Enact, Enforce, Establish, Institute

Example: When new evidence in favor of the defendant came to light, the judge had no choice but to <strong>rescind</strong> the trial verdict.

Trick: Indus valley civilization ke time pe Sindh ke logo ne kai law rescind kiye.

3 Dominant (adjective)

Dominant - Having power and influence over others.

Having power and influence over others.

Hindi meaning: प्रभावी

Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling, Commanding, Supreme, Authoritative, Preeminent

Antonyms: Impotent, Incapable, Ineffective, Inferior, Minor Secondary, Subordinate

Example: Male elephants are driven from their herd by the <strong>dominant</strong> females when they reach adolescence.

4 Unfathomable (adjective)

Unfathomable  - Impossible to come to understand. / incapable of being fully explored or understood.

Impossible to come to understand. / incapable of being fully explored or understood.

Hindi meaning: समझ से परे या बाहर होना

Synonyms: Inscrutable, Incomprehensible, Enigmatic, Indecipherable, Obscure, Esoteric

Antonyms: Calculable, Comprehensible, Explainable, Explicable, Fathomable

Example: The elementary student looked at the physics book and found the work completely <strong>unfathomable. </strong>

Trick: Fathe se nhi naap skte Unfathomable hai.

5 Orthodox (adjective)

Orthodox - Following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice.

Following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice.

Hindi meaning: धर्मनिष्ठ/कट्टरपंथी

Synonyms: Conservative, Traditional, Observant, Conformist, Devout

Antonyms: Unconventional, Unorthodox, Untraditional

Example: While my brother is quite adventurous and likes to try new things, I hate change and prefer to maintain an <strong>orthodox</strong> lifestyle.

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6 Jettison (verb)

Jettison  - (to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering

(to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering

Hindi meaning: बाहर करना/अलग करना/निकाल फेंकना

Synonyms: Abandon, Discard, Dump

Antonyms: Defend, Hold, Keep, Maintain, Retain

Example: When I ended my awful marriage, I decided to <strong>jettison</strong> my past and start a new life.

Trick: Jet ke son ne alcoholic ko pub se Jettison kiya.

7 Dwarf (verb)

Dwarf  -

Hindi meaning: cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison. कम आंकना

Synonyms: Undervalue, Underrate, Belittle, Disparage, Vilipend

Antonyms: Overestimate, Overrate, Overstate, Overvalue

Example: Anyone who <strong>Dwarfs</strong> other’s potential, eventually loses to them.

8 Wield (verb)

Wield  - Have and be able to use (power or influence).

Have and be able to use (power or influence).

Hindi meaning: उपयोग करना/बरतना

Synonyms: Exercise, Exert, Be Possessed Of, Command, Control

Antonyms: Misuse, Idle

Example: When the soldier started to <strong>wield</strong> the bat like a weapon, his attacker fled in fear.

Trick: Dhoni field me dimag ka Wield karte hai.

9 Cataclysmic (adjective)

Cataclysmic  - Causing sudden and violent upheaval.

Causing sudden and violent upheaval.

Hindi meaning: ध्वंसात्मक

Synonyms: Calamitous, Catastrophic, Disastrous, Ruinous, Destructive

Antonyms: Advantageous, Blessed, Fortunate

Example: A severe attack upon the Internet could cause a <strong>cataclysm</strong> in the financial world.

Trick: CAT ke exam me kal Cataclysmic ho gya.

10 Mogul (noun)

Mogul  - An important or powerful person (especially for a particular group or organization.)

An important or powerful person (especially for a particular group or organization.)

Hindi meaning: शक्तिशाली तथा महत्वपूर्ण व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Tycoon, Notable, Personage, Baron, Nabob

Antonyms: Common, Infamous, Inferior, Ordinary

Example: The president of the studio is a movie <strong>mogul</strong> who can turn anyone into a Hollywood star.

Trick: Mugal log mogul the.

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