10 new English words for 21 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 Largesse (noun)

Largesse - Generosity in bestowing something.

Generosity in bestowing something.

Hindi meaning: उदारता

Synonyms: Generosity, Liberality, Munificence, Magnanimity

Antonyms: Malevolence, Un-Charitableness, Unkindness

Example: Because of the millionaire’s <strong>largesse, </strong> twenty underprivileged graduates now have college scholarships.

Trick: Large dil wale largesse dikate hai.

2 Congenitally (adverb)

Congenitally - Existing since birth/ present from birth.

Existing since birth/ present from birth.

Hindi meaning: जन्म से

Synonyms: Genetically, By Birth, Naturally, Natively

Example: Due to a <strong>congenital</strong> heart condition that ran in their family, the parents were worried about their unborn child.

Trick: India ki politices history me congress congenital hai.

3 Arbitration (noun)

Arbitration - The use of an arbitrator(mediator) to settle a dispute.

The use of an arbitrator(mediator) to settle a dispute.

Hindi meaning: मध्यस्थता

Synonyms: Mediation, Conciliation, Adjudication

Antonyms: Indecision

Example: Because Judge Peterman has no experience in financial matters, he will never be asked to <strong>arbitrate</strong> an accounting case.

Trick: Abhi bich me ration ki ladhai Arbitration se aage badhega.

4 Uproar (noun)

Uproar  - A state of commotion, excitement, or disturbance.

A state of commotion, excitement, or disturbance.

Hindi meaning: उपद्रव

Synonyms: Chaos, Clamor, Fracas, Turmoil, Bedlam

Antonyms: Calmness, Harmony, Peace

Example: The town was in an <strong>uproar</strong> over the proposal to build a jail.

Trick: Lion ke roar karne se uproar ho jata hai.

5 Prod (verb)

Prod - Stimulate or persuade (someone who is reluctant or slow) to do something.

Stimulate or persuade (someone who is reluctant or slow) to do something.

Hindi meaning: उकसाना

Synonyms: Stimulate, Stir, Rouse, Prompt

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Repress

Example: You need a gentle <strong>prod</strong> to remind you that life is only what you make it.

Trick: Golmaal movie me sharman joshi ,arshad warsi ko rod se devgan ko marne ke liye prod karta hai.

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6 Adrift (noun)

Adrift - Without purpose, direction, or guidance.

Without purpose, direction, or guidance.

Hindi meaning: दिशाहीन/डावांडोल

Synonyms: Unguided, Purposeless, Directionless

Antonyms: Purposeful, Determined

Example: The <strong>adrift</strong> policies of the company left it in an abysmal state.

Trick: Acha ad bnane ke liye adrift nhi hona chahiye .

7 Charade (noun)

Charade  - An absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance.

An absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance.

Hindi meaning: प्रहसन/स्वांग

Synonyms: Farce, Travesty, Pretence, Masquerade, Sham

Antonyms: Honesty, Reality, Truth

Example: They put on a convincing <strong>charade</strong> to keep her away from knowing about the surprise party.

Trick: Farzi 4 raid marke CBI charade karti hai .

8 Tentative (adjective)

Tentative - Not certain or fixed; provisional.

Not certain or fixed; provisional.

Hindi meaning: संभावित/अनिश्चित

Synonyms: Provisional, Unconfirmed, Unsettled, Indefinite

Antonyms: Certain, Conclusive, Decisive, Definite, Final

Example: Economists warn the government to not get excited about the <strong>tentative</strong> signs of economic recovery.

Trick: Ten date dene ke baad bi exam tentative hai.

9 Farcical (adjective)

Farcical - Relating to or resembling farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects.

Relating to or resembling farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects.

Hindi meaning: हास्यास्पद

Synonyms: Comical, Preposterous, Ludicrous, Absurd, Nonsensical

Antonyms: Sensible, Serious, Unfunny

Example: The actor was tired of playing <strong>farcical</strong> roles and asked his manager to find him serious work.

Trick: Bin baat hi kai movie me parsi logo ko farcical dikate hai. 

10 Rigmarole (noun)

Rigmarole - A lengthy and complicated procedure./ a complex and sometimes ritualistic procedure.

A lengthy and complicated procedure./ a complex and sometimes ritualistic procedure.

Hindi meaning: नीरस और निरर्थक प्रक्रिया

Synonyms: Fuss, Bafflegab, Double-Talk, Gibberish

Example: Jill deleted the password on her phone to avoid the <strong>rigmarole</strong> of typing in the code every time she wanted to use the phone.

Trick: Ase logo ke role se indian gov. ka kam rigmarole ban gya hai.

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