10 new English words for 15 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 Rout (verb)

Rout - To defeat completely/ forcing into disorderedly retreat.

To defeat completely/ forcing into disorderedly retreat.

Hindi meaning: पराजित करना/हराना

Synonyms: Defeat

Antonyms: Win, Victory

Example: In recent Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections BJP <strong>routed</strong> its opponents in and proved its political dominance.

Trick: India ne pakistan ko out karke Rout kiya.

2 Detract (verb)

Detract - To subtract or diminish something.

To subtract or diminish something.

Hindi meaning: कम होना /घटना

Synonyms: Depreciate, Derogate, Devalue, Underrate, Undervalue

Antonyms: Enlarge, Develop, Grow, Overrate, Upgrade

Example: But all these operations render the metals harder, and <strong>detract</strong> them from their plasticity.

Trick: Ladhkiyo ki taraf Distract ho gae,toh career Detract ho jaega.

3 Incumbent (adjective)

Incumbent  - (Of an official or regime) currently holding office.

(Of an official or regime) currently holding office.

Hindi meaning: पदस्थ/पदासीन

Synonyms: Current, Existing, Present, In Office, In Power, Reigning

Antonyms: Retired, Resigned, Superannuated

Example: The <strong>Incumbent</strong> President ordered to Implement new policies immediately.

Trick: Abhi inki income achi hai,kyuki inka Incumbent hai.

4 Hegemonic (adjective)

Hegemonic  - Domination of an authority over another authority. (Especially in politics or society aspects.)

Domination of an authority over another authority. (Especially in politics or society aspects.)

Hindi meaning: प्राधान्य/आधिपत्य

Synonyms: Dominance, Authority, superiority

Antonyms: Inferiority

Example: By Winning consecutive elections across the country, BJP has proved its <strong>hegemonic</strong> existence.

Trick: Hajj se aakar Hegemonic samjte hai.

5 Eclectic (adjective)

Eclectic  - Selecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various methods or styles.

Selecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various methods or styles.

Hindi meaning: संकलक/चयनशील

Synonyms: Catholic, Diverse, Inclusive, Liberal, Mingled, Varied

Antonyms: Homogenous, Orthodox, Standard, Uniform

Example: An <strong>eclectic</strong> set of all elements is needed for betterment of any society.

Trick: Election me Eclectic hona chahiye har party ko.

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6 Notorious (adjective)

Notorious - Widely known but especially for something bad.

Widely known but especially for something bad.

Hindi meaning: कुख्यात/कुप्रसिद्ध

Synonyms: Ill-Famed, Infamous, Disrepute

Antonyms: Famous, Popular, Reputed

Example: Marked by his <strong>notoriousness, </strong> the court denied his bail.

Trick: Naughty bache class me sabse Notorious hote hai.

7 Lucrative (adjective)

Lucrative - Producing a surplus/ something that seems profitable.

Producing a surplus/ something that seems profitable.

Hindi meaning: लाभ कर/फायदे का

Synonyms: Advantageous, gainful, paying, profitable, remunerative, worthwhile

Antonyms: Unprofitable, poorly-paid

Example: The company advertized the product in so <strong>lucrative</strong> way that it gained an immediate popularity.

Trick: Attractive life ke liye Lucrative kaam karte hai.

8 Desert (verb)

Desert  - To leave (anything that depends on one’s presence to survive, exist or succeed.)

To leave (anything that depends on one’s presence to survive, exist or succeed.)

Hindi meaning: त्यागना/छोड़ना

Synonyms: Leave, Abandon, Bare, Solitary Forsake

Antonyms: Accompany, Inhabited, Populated

Example: A true friend would never drive off and <strong>desert</strong> his friend in the middle of nowhere.

Trick: Desert me isko Desert kar diya, jine ke liye.

9 At the helm (Idiom)

At the helm  - To be at the top of something/ to establish oneself at the top.

To be at the top of something/ to establish oneself at the top.

Hindi meaning: शिखर पर

Synonyms: High, In authority

Antonyms: Irresponsible

Example: He won the elections as he as <strong>at the helm</strong> of his career.

10 Salience (noun)

Salience  - A highlighted or perpetual prominence.

A highlighted or perpetual prominence.

Hindi meaning: प्रमुखता

Synonyms: Prominence, growth

Antonyms: Depression, lack

Example: After winning several election, the party has secured a <strong>salient</strong> place in political atmosphere.

Trick: Silent logo ki aaj kal salience hai.

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