10 new English words for 14 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 Jinx (verb)

Jinx  - Bring bad luck to; cast an evil spell on.

Bring bad luck to; cast an evil spell on.

Hindi meaning: अभाग्य या बदकिस्मती होना

Synonyms: Bewitch, Hoodoo, Hex

Antonyms: Boon, Luck, Advantage

Example: His luck has been so bad he feels <strong>jinxed. </strong>

Trick: Jinka luck acha nhi chalta ,tab unko bi Jinx samaj liya jata hai.

2 Stifle (verb)

Stifle  - Restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on

Restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on

Hindi meaning: दबाना

Synonyms: Suppress, Smother, Restrain

Antonyms: Allow, Release, Assist, Encourage, Free

Example: Some medical researchers believe the reduction of animal testing will have a <strong>stifling</strong> effect on drug innovation.

Trick: Terrorist ko rifle se mar kar Stifle kiya.

3 Articulate (verb)

Articulate  - Express clearly and distinctly.

Express clearly and distinctly.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट रूप से कहना

Synonyms: State Clearly, Express Distinctly, Say Lucidly

Antonyms: Inarticulate, Unclear, Vaguely Represent

Example: The president is known for his ability to <strong>articulate</strong> his thoughts in front of millions of people.

Trick: Arti late aati hai to true reason Articulate karti hai.

4 Patronage (noun)

Patronage  - Support or sponsorship/ the support given by a patron.

Support or sponsorship/ the support given by a patron.

Hindi meaning: संरक्षण/अधिकार

Synonyms: Backing, Sponsorship, Guardianship, Aegis

Antonyms: Obstruction, Opposition, Antagonism

Example: Since <strong>patronage</strong> of the food kitchen has decreased, we have had to reduce the number of meals we serve the homeless each day.

Trick: Parents hame Patronage dete hai.

5 Discomfiture (noun)

Discomfiture - A feeling of unease

A feeling of unease

Hindi meaning: घबराहट

Synonyms: Unease, Discomfort, Discomposure, Disconcertion

Antonyms: Delight, Composure, Equanimity

Example: The Political dominance has created a kind of <strong>discomfiture</strong> for honest voices in the country.

Trick: Discomfort hua to Discomfiture hua.

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6 Sacrosanct (adjective)

Sacrosanct - Too important or respected to be criticized or changed

Too important or respected to be criticized or changed

Hindi meaning: रक्षणीय

Synonyms: Inviolable, Unimpeachable, Unchallengeable

Antonyms: Profane, Unsacred

Example: During the financial meeting, the company president reminded everyone that no department was too <strong>sacrosanct</strong> to avoid a cut in its yearly budget.

Trick: Secret chizo ko saint Sacrosanct samjte hai

7 Mortgage (verb)

Mortgage  - Figurative form -expose to future risk or constraint for the sake of immediate advantage.

Figurative form -expose to future risk or constraint for the sake of immediate advantage.

Hindi meaning: गिरवी रखना

Synonyms: Pledge, Guarantee, Pawn

Example: In the U.S., many people have to <strong>mortgage</strong> their house to pay for the medical care of a family member who becomes seriously ill.

Trick: More money ke liye garage ko Mortgage kiya.

8 Partisan (adjective)

Partisan  - Prejudiced in favor of a particular cause

Prejudiced in favor of a particular cause

Hindi meaning: पक्षपातपूर्ण

Synonyms: Biased, Prejudiced, Discriminatory, Preferential, Partial, Factional

Antonyms: Fair, Unbiased, Impartial

Example: Please listen to the entire suggestion before you decide to make a <strong>partisan</strong> issue out of one part of the proposal!

Trick: Har party ke log Partisan hote hai.

9 Complicit (adjective)

Complicit  - Involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong.

Involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong.

Hindi meaning: सह-अपराधी

Synonyms: Cahoot, Conniving, Conspiring, Colluding

Antonyms: Clear, Honest, Straightforward

Example: Your <strong>complicity</strong> in the crime is probably going to earn you five years in prison.

Trick: Complete ash karne ke liye Complicit karte hai crime me .

10 Benevolent (adjective)

Benevolent  - Willing to help, do good, and be generous towards people

Willing to help, do good, and be generous towards people

Hindi meaning: हितैषी

Synonyms: Benign, Generous, Helpful, Unselfish, Unstinting

Antonyms: Stingy, Unkind, Malevolent, Selfish

Example: She was a <strong>benevolent</strong> woman, volunteering all of her free time to charitable organizations.

Trick: Movie me bna violent par hai bht Benevolent.

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