10 new English words for 13 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 Malleable (adjective)

Malleable  - Easily influenced; pliable.

Easily influenced; pliable.

Hindi meaning: नरम/आघातवर्धनीय

Synonyms: Adoptable, Flexible, Pliant, Impressionable

Antonyms: Inflexible, Rigid, Stiff, Unadoptable, Firm

Example: Knowledge gives you power by making you less <strong>malleable</strong> to negative influences.

Trick: Ayurveda me khaete hai ki malai use karne se skin Malleable ho jati hai.

2 Rigorous (adjective)

Rigorous  - Extremely thorough and careful

Extremely thorough and careful

Hindi meaning: अत्यंत गहन

Synonyms: Meticulous, Punctilious, Conscientious, Careful, Diligent, Attentive, Scrupulous

Antonyms: Careless, Imprecise, Improper

Example: A <strong>rigorous</strong> discussion is always required for increasing the chances of a plan to be successful.

3 Tenet (noun)

Tenet  - A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy. / a belief or opinion considered valid by a group or individual

A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy. / a belief or opinion considered valid by a group or individual

Hindi meaning: मत/सिद्धान्त

Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Doctrine, Precept, Creed, Credo, Article Of Faith, Dogma

Antonyms: Disbelief, Doubt, Skepticism, Unbelief

Example: As a doctor, Kent strongly believes the <strong>tenet</strong> of never doing any harm.

Trick: Net pe baithe ka 10 rupee tenet hai.

4 Concomitant (adjective)

Concomitant  - The trait of being naturally accompanies or follows something.

The trait of being naturally accompanies or follows something.

Hindi meaning: सहवर्ती/जुड़ा हुआ

Synonyms: Accompanying, Associated, Collateral, Related, Connected, Linked

Antonyms: Unrelated, Separate, Distinct

Example: Pharmaceutical cocktails are designed to fight specific diseases by administering several <strong>concomitant</strong> drugs to the patient.

Trick: Shaadi me tent ki kami Concomitant hai.

5 Repugnant (adjective)

Repugnant  - In conflict or incompatible with.

In conflict or incompatible with.

Hindi meaning: विरुद्ध/प्रतिकूल

Synonyms: Contradictory, Incompatible, Against, Conflicting, Counter

Antonyms: Agreeable, Friendly, Enchanting

Example: The racist words were <strong>repugnant</strong> to everyone in the auditorium.

Trick: Pta nhi kyu ise is pug se Repugnant hai.

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6 Gargantuan (adjective)

Gargantuan  - Of tremendous size.

Of tremendous size.

Hindi meaning: बहुत बड़ा/विशालकाय

Synonyms: Enormous, Massive, Huge, Colossal, Vast, Tremendous, Gigantic, Giant, Mammoth

Antonyms: Dwarfed, Minute, Small, Tiny

Example: Although the woman started her business inside of a garage, her company is now a <strong>gargantuan</strong> firm in the international community.

Trick: Ye garden bhout gargantuan hai.

7 Anomaly (noun)

Anomaly  - Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Hindi meaning: असंगति

Synonyms: Oddity, Abnormality, Irregularity, Inconsistency, Incongruity, Deviation

Antonyms: Regularity, Standard, Usualness

Example: Since my son has a history of failing classes, his good grades are a welcome <strong>anomaly. </strong>

Trick: Away from the normal is Anomaly.

8 Unassailable (adjective)

Unassailable  - Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.

Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.

Hindi meaning: अभेद्य/अकाट

Synonyms: Impregnable, Invulnerable, Impenetrable, Inviolable, Invincible, Unconquerable

Antonyms: Imperfect, Conquerable, Pregnable

Example: When the runner looked back and did not see anyone in the distance, he knew he had an <strong>unassailable</strong> lead in the race.

Trick: Is fort ko assail karna Unassailable hai.

9 Disdainful (adjective)

Disdainful - Full of or expressing contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior. / full of or expressing scorn or disdain.

Full of or expressing contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior. / full of or expressing scorn or disdain.

Hindi meaning: उपेक्षा का/तिरस्कारपूर्ण

Synonyms: Scornful, Disrespectful, Contemptuous

Antonyms: Humble, Meek, Esteeming, Favoring

Example: You should not <strong>disdain</strong> handicap people based on their disabilities.

Trick: This drain ko hum Disdainful karte hai.

10 Whim (noun)

Whim - A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.

A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.

Hindi meaning: मर्ज़ी

Synonyms: Craze, Fancy, Sense, Desire

Antonyms: Dislike, Certainty

Example: The police officer acted on a <strong>whim, </strong> not thinking before he violently slammed the suspect to the ground.

Trick: Bar bar whim karke sim bdalta hai phone ki.

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