10 new English words for 25 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 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: मरज़ी/सनक/इच्छा

Synonyms: Craze, Fancy, sudden wish or Desire

Antonyms: Dislike, Certainty

Example: Earlier he was excited to join us for the camp, but later he refused <strong>whimsically. </strong>

Trick: Him is whim

2 Convoluted (adjective)

Convoluted - (especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow.

(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow.

Hindi meaning: पेचीदा

Synonyms: Complicated, Complex, Intricate, Serpentine, Labyrinthine, Tortuous, Tangled

Antonyms: Simple, Straightforward, Understandable, Clear, Uncomplicated

Example: Because the medical procedure is a <strong>convoluted</strong> process, it takes a very long time to complete.

Trick: Inko lutna Convoluted hai.

3 Unilateral (adjective)

Unilateral - Relating to or affecting only one side of an organ, the body, or another structure/ performed only by one side.

Relating to or affecting only one side of an organ, the body, or another structure/ performed only by one side.

Hindi meaning: एकपक्षीय/एकतरफा

Synonyms: One-Sided, Inequitable

Antonyms: Bilateral, Many-Sided, Multilateral

Example: Since the legislators were slow to act on the issue, the president used his executive powers to make a <strong>unilateral</strong> solution.

Trick: Ek hi side letkar sota hai Unilateral hai.

4 Reconciliation (noun)

Reconciliation - The action of making one view or belief compatible with another/ the restoration of friendly relations.

The action of making one view or belief compatible with another/ the restoration of friendly relations.

Hindi meaning: सामंजस्य/फिर से मेल या मिलाप

Synonyms: Rapprochement, Harmony, Reuniting, Reunion

Antonyms: Disagreement, Dissension

Example: If the <strong>reconciliation</strong> between the two Indian tribes takes place, there will finally be peace in the area.

Trick: Recycle karke do kuch chizo ko Reconcile kra lena chahiye.

5 Destitute (adjective)

Destitute - Extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself.

Extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself.

Hindi meaning: निस्सहाय

Synonyms: Penniless, Impoverished, Poverty-Stricken, Poor, Impecunious, Indigent

Antonyms: Affluent, Rich, Solvent, Wealthy

Example: If you do not save your money when you are young, you may be <strong>destitute</strong> in your old age.

Trick: Mehnet nhi kaarne wala attitude rakange to Destitute ho jahenge.

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6 Injunction (noun)

Injunction - An authoritative warning or order.

An authoritative warning or order.

Hindi meaning: आदेश/आज्ञा

Synonyms: Order, Ruling, Direction, Directive, Command, Instruction

Antonyms: Permission, Allowance

Example: Because he had witnessed the murder, the man received an <strong>injunction</strong> to testify in court.

Trick: Jaipur junction pe police ne Injunction diya .

7 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: An example of <strong>tenet</strong> is the Christian belief that Jesus is the son of God.

Trick: Net pe baithe ka ten tenet hai.

8 Drastic (adjective)

Drastic  - Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect

Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect

Hindi meaning: प्रबल/असरदार

Synonyms: Extreme, Serious, Far-Reaching, Substantial, Effective

Antonyms: Nice, Calm, Easy, Mild

Example: After he lost the game, his <strong>drastic</strong> reaction was to punch a wall.

Trick: Global warming ki vajah se drass me drastic changes aa gye.

9 Discrimination (verb)

Discrimination  - The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Hindi meaning: भेदभाव

Synonyms: Prejudice, Bias, Unfairness, Inequity, One-Sidedness

Antonyms: Equity, Fairness, Impartiality, Justice

Example: The company insists it did not <strong>discriminate</strong> when it promoted the male employee instead of the female employee.

Trick: Crime karte hai apne nation me Discrimination karte hai.

10 Patriarchal (adjective)

Patriarchal - Relating to or denoting a system of society or government controlled by men. / pertaining to a system of authority in which males are the power holders.

Relating to or denoting a system of society or government controlled by men. / pertaining to a system of authority in which males are the power holders.

Hindi meaning: पुरुष-प्रधान

Synonyms: Paternal, Male Dominated, Man Dominated, Controlled or governed by men

Antonyms: Maternal, Matriarchal

Example: A typical Indian household is a <strong>patriarchy</strong> led by male person.

Trick: Papa uncle do ki soch Patriarchal hai.

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