10 new English words for 5 March 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 Commotion (adjective)

Commotion  - A state of confused and noisy disturbance.

A state of confused and noisy disturbance.

Hindi meaning: शोर-ग़ुल/हंगामा/खलबली

Synonyms: Racket, Uproar, Tumult, Ruckus, Clamor

Antonyms: Calmness, Peace, Quietude

Example: The locals were worried about the sounds of a <strong>commotion</strong> that emanated from the wilderness.

Trick: Demonetization ke baad congress no confidence motion leke aayi aur parliament me commotion ho gya.

2 Puritanical (adjective)

Puritanical  - Having or displaying a very strict or censorious moral attitude./ practicing very strict moral or religious behavior.

Having or displaying a very strict or censorious moral attitude./ practicing very strict moral or religious behavior.

Hindi meaning: सख़्त नैतिकतावादी

Synonyms: Priggish, Straight-Laced, Moralistic, Prudish

Antonyms: Permissive

Example: My parents are extremely <strong>puritanical</strong> and will not allow me to date.

Trick: Putin Puritanical hai.

3 Atrocity (noun)

Atrocity  - A horrific action.

A horrific action.

Hindi meaning: नृशंसता

Synonyms: Enormity, Heinousness, Nefariousness, Wickedness, Fiendishness

Antonyms: Kindness, Pleasantness, Gentleness, Mildness

Example: The 911 operator’s drinking problem led to an <strong>atrocity</strong> that resulted in the deaths of three children.

Trick: Is city me bhout Atrocity hoti hai.

4 Appalling (adjective)

Appalling  - Very bad in a way that causes fear, shock, or disgust./ very bad.

Very bad in a way that causes fear, shock, or disgust./ very bad.

Hindi meaning: घटिया/भयावह

Synonyms: Awful, Dire, Worse, Bad, Terrible, Horrible

Antonyms: Pleasing, Calming, Delightful, Comforting, Good, Nice

Example: The <strong>appalling</strong> crime garnered attention worldwide.

Trick: Ab app logo ke liye apple ka price Appalling hai.

5 Condone (verb)

Condone  - To disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, etc.)./to give tacit approval to

To disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, etc.)./to give tacit approval to

Hindi meaning: अनदेखी करना/भूल जाना

Synonyms: Forget, Forgive, Ignore, Overlook

Antonyms: Censure, Condemn

Example: To <strong>condone</strong> your recent absences from my class, I will need a written note from your parent or guardian.

Trick: Kon don ke kam ko Condone krega.

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6 Sentient (adjective)

Sentient  - Able to perceive or feel things.

Able to perceive or feel things.

Hindi meaning: संवेदनशील

Synonyms: Capable Of Feeling, Aware, Responsive, Reactive

Antonyms: Ignorant, Inattentive, Insentient

Example: Humans are not the only <strong>sentient</strong> beings, elephants are very emotional and perceptive mammals as well.

Trick: Jo zyada senti hote hai vo Sentient hote hai.

7 Turmoil (noun)

Turmoil  - A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

Hindi meaning: बखेड़ा/खलबली

Synonyms: Turbulence, Tumult, Disorder, Commotion, Disturbance, Disruption

Antonyms: Calmness, Composure, Contentment, Tranquility

Example: Because of the financial <strong>turmoil</strong> in our country, many people are losing their jobs.

Trick: Trinamool ki vajah se Bengal me Turmoil hai.

8 Cloak (verb)

Cloak  - Hide, cover, or disguise (something).

Hide, cover, or disguise (something).

Hindi meaning: छिपाना / आवरण डालना

Synonyms: Conceal, Hide, Cover, Veil, Shroud, Screen, Mask

Antonyms: Reveal, Uncover, Unwrap

Example: Due to his shy nature, he <strong>cloaked</strong> his singing talent in the company.

Trick: Time nhi dekh pa rha hu .bache ne ghar ki clock Cloak kar di.

9 Paraphernalia (noun)

Paraphernalia  - Miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity.

Miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity.

Hindi meaning: आडंबर/ साज-सामान

Synonyms: Equipment, Stuff, Things, Apparatus, Materials

Example: Inside of the supremacist’s camp, authorities stumbled upon a great deal of anti-government <strong>paraphernalia. </strong>

Trick: Paragraph ko likne ke liye Paraphernalia chahiye.

10 Sacred (adjective)

Sacred  - Dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.

Dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.

Hindi meaning: पूजनीय/पवित्र

Synonyms: Holy, Hallowed, Blessed, Consecrated, Sanctified

Antonyms: Profane, Ungodly, Unholy, Unsacred

Example: For most Christians, Christmas is a <strong>sacred</strong> holiday.

Trick: Parents sacred hote hai unse secret nhi chupana chahiye.

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