10 new English words for 27 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 Fidgety (adjective)

Fidgety  - Inclined to fidget; restless or uneasy.

Inclined to fidget; restless or uneasy.

Hindi meaning: अधीर/बेचैन

Synonyms: Restless, Restive, Uneasy, Anxious, Agitated, Discomposed

Antonyms: Calm, Composed, Quiet, Relaxed

Example: The audience began to <strong>fidget</strong> and whisper due to late start of the event.

Trick: Summer me fridge ke bina sab Fidgety ho jate hai.

2 Euphemism (noun)

Euphemism  - A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Hindi meaning: शिष्टोक्ति /मंगलभाषी

Synonyms: Polite Term, Mild Alternative, Indirect Term

Antonyms: Dysphemism

Example: When I was a kid, my mother described sexual intercourse using a <strong>euphemism</strong> so I would not be shocked by her words.

Trick: Euphoria band apne song me Euphemism word use karta hai.

3 Ailment (noun)

Ailment  - An illness, typically a minor one.

An illness, typically a minor one.

Hindi meaning: बीमारी/ विकार

Synonyms: Illness, Disease, Disorder, Sickness, Affliction, Malady

Antonyms: Health, Fitness, Strength

Example: Even after several diagnostic tests, the physician could not identify the cause of Lance’s <strong>ailment. </strong>

Trick: Oil se massage karke man ailment se dhur rahte hai.

4 Modus operandi (noun)

Modus operandi  - A particular way or method of doing something.

A particular way or method of doing something.

Hindi meaning: कार्य-प्रणाली

Synonyms: Method of working, Method, Way, Manner, Technique, Style

Antonyms: Disorganization

Example: Every killer has his own special <strong>modus operandi. </strong>

Trick: Apna mode of operation alag hai matlab Modus operandi alag hai.

5 Taint (verb)

Taint  - Contaminate or pollute (something)/ affect with a bad or undesirable quality.

Contaminate or pollute (something)/ affect with a bad or undesirable quality.

Hindi meaning: भ्रष्ट होना / बिगड़ा हुआ होना

Synonyms: Corrupt, Contaminate, Pollute, Adulterate, Infect

Antonyms: Clean, Esteem, Honor, Decent

Example: The spilled chemicals worked to <strong>taint</strong> the experiment, forcing the students to start over.

Trick: IAS officer ten thousand se taint ho gya.

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6 Menace (noun)

Menace  - Express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture/ a threat or danger.

Express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture/ a threat or danger.

Hindi meaning: ख़तरा

Synonyms: Threat, Danger, Jeopardy, Hazard, Peril

Antonyms: Safety, Surety, Delight, Pleasure

Example: The weeds invading my vegetable garden are a huge <strong>menace</strong>.

Trick: Meena bazaar me land mines ka menace hai.

7 Malady (noun)

Malady  - A disease or ailment/ a serious problem.

A disease or ailment/ a serious problem.

Hindi meaning: बुराई/बीमारी

Synonyms: Illness, Sickness, Ailment, Disorder, Complaint, Disease, Infection, Indisposition

Antonyms: Comfort, Relief

Example: Her respiratory <strong>malady</strong> required her to carry oxygen with her wherever she went.

Trick: Ye lady bhout malady karti hai.

8 Acute (adjective)

Acute - Present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

Present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

Hindi meaning: विकट/अत्यधिक

Synonyms: Severe, Critical, Drastic, Dire

Antonyms: Calm, Dull, Mild, Modest

Example: I knew I needed to go to the doctor when the <strong>acute</strong> pain in my chest did not respond to my heart medicine.

Trick: Ye cute actor acute role me acha nhi lagta .

9 Affidavit (noun)

Affidavit  - ): A statement made under oath that is verified by a person of authority

): A statement made under oath that is verified by a person of authority

Hindi meaning: शपथ पत्र

Synonyms: Oath, Testimony, Affirmation, Sworn Statement

Antonyms: un-backed

Example: Once the <strong>affidavit</strong> is verified, it will be turned over to the judge so he can use it as a factor in his guardianship decision.

Trick: College ko affiliate hone ke liye Affidavit dena padta hai.

10 Liaison (noun)

Liaison  - Communication or cooperation which facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations.

Communication or cooperation which facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations.

Hindi meaning: संपर्क/संबंध

Synonyms: Cooperation, Contact, Association, Connection, Collaboration

Antonyms: Disconnection

Example: As the <strong>liaison</strong> between the police department and the public schools in our city, my aunt coordinates officer visits to each of the schools.

Trick: Liar hai mera son fir bi humare bich Liaison bhout acha hai.

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