10 new English words for 17 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 Consolidate (verb)

Consolidate  - Combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole.

Combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole.

Hindi meaning: मजबूत बनाना/समेकन करना

Synonyms: Combine, Unite, Merge, Integrate, Amalgamate

Antonyms: Decentralize, De-Concentrate, Divide, Separate

Example: The publishing company has decided to <strong>consolidate</strong> all of the author’s poems in one large book.

Trick: Solid nation ke liye aaj ki date me sabko Consolidate hona chahiye.

2 Overt (adjective)

Overt  - Done or shown openly; plainly apparent.

Done or shown openly; plainly apparent.

Hindi meaning: प्रत्यक्ष

Synonyms: Undisguised, Unconcealed, Apparent, Conspicuous

Antonyms: Unclear, Concealed, Hidden, Secret

Example: Since the detective is an observant fellow, he can easily notice facts that are not <strong>overt. </strong>

Trick: Relationship over hone ke baad,logo ko sab baate Overt nahi karni chahiye.

3 Persuade (verb)

Persuade  - Cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action/ win approval or support for.

Cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action/ win approval or support for.

Hindi meaning: विश्वास दिलाना

Synonyms: Coax, Convince, Cajole

Antonyms: Dissuade, Repel, Disenchant

Example: The lawyer tried to <strong>persuade</strong> his client to accept the generous settlement offer.

Trick: Parso aid karunga kam,ye maine papa ko Persuade kiya.

4 Odious (adjective)

Odious  - Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

Hindi meaning: निन्दनीय

Synonyms: Disgusting, Distasteful, Repugnant, Repulsive

Antonyms: Delightful, Likeable, Lovable, Pleasant

Example: Because Mark had an <strong>odious</strong> personality, he had very few friends.

Trick: Odour smell Odious hai.

5 Mordant (adjective)

Mordant  - Having or showing a sharp or critical quality.

Having or showing a sharp or critical quality.

Hindi meaning: विद्रूपपूर्ण/व्यंगामिश्रित

Synonyms: Acerbic, Biting, Scathing, Cynical

Antonyms: Calm, Mild, Pleasant

Example: When the <strong>mordant</strong> president entered the boardroom, all of his vice-presidents readied for his sarcastic attacks.

Trick: Kiran more Mordant comment karte the,wicket ke piche se.

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6 En masse (adverb)

En masse  - In a group; all together.

In a group; all together.

Hindi meaning: एक साथ

Synonyms: Wholly, Altogether, Bodily, As A Group

Antonyms: Singly, Separately, Dividedly

Example: The supporters of the leader arrived <strong>en masse</strong> for the rally.

Trick: En Masse log chahiye,Mass movement ke liye.

7 Resentment (noun)

Resentment  - Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Hindi meaning: अप्रसन्नता/रोष

Synonyms: Bitterness, Indignation, Displeasure, Dissatisfaction, Disgruntlement, Discontentment.

Antonyms: Friendliness, Affection, Liking

Example: Rather than <strong>resent</strong> others for having what you desire, work hard to get what you want.

Trick: Nepal ghumne gaya tha,Resent kar diya border pe se, Resentment ho gya.

8 Capacious (adjective)

Capacious  - Having the ability to hold a great amount/ having a lot of space inside.

Having the ability to hold a great amount/ having a lot of space inside.

Hindi meaning: विशाल/बड़ा/मजबूत

Synonyms: Ample, Spacious, Commodious, Roomy

Antonyms: Cramped, Small, Squeezed

Example: Since we have over five hundred people coming to the wedding, we need to find a <strong>capacious</strong> venue.

Trick: Jo spacious hai,vo Capacious hai.

9 Assiduous (adjective)

Assiduous  - Showing great care and perseverance.

Showing great care and perseverance.

Hindi meaning: परिश्रमपूर्ण

Synonyms: Diligent, Sedulous, Hard-Working, Persevering

Antonyms: Idle, Inactive, Unoccupied

Example: Give an <strong>assiduous</strong> performance on stage, and the audience will adore you.

Trick: Ass ki tarah day me kam karta hai, Assiduous hai.

10 Relentless (adjective)

Relentless - Persistent; unyielding.

Persistent; unyielding.

Hindi meaning: अनवरत

Synonyms: Continuous, Persistent, Non Stopping, Unceasing

Antonyms: Intermittent, Ending, Stopping, Halting

Example: The <strong>relentless</strong> efforts of Mr. Modi in elections brought the fruit to BJP.

Trick: Restless log Relentless mahnet karte hai.

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