10 new English words for 26 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 Penultimate (adjective)

Penultimate - Occurring immediately before the last one.

Occurring immediately before the last one.

Hindi meaning: आखिरी से पहले का

Synonyms: Second Last, Penult, Right Before The Final

Antonyms: Last, Final

Example: Our team lost the <strong>penultimate</strong> series so we will not be competing in the final game.

Trick: Ultimate(last ) ke pheale Penultimate hota hai.

2 Contravention (noun)

Contravention - An action which offends against a law, treaty, or other ruling.

An action which offends against a law, treaty, or other ruling.

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन/विरोध में

Synonyms: Breach, Infraction, Infringement, Transgression, Trespass, Violation

Antonyms: Non-Infringement, Non-Violation

Example: Because your actions <strong>contravene</strong> school policy, you're being suspended for ten days.

Trick: Con mansion me aake Contravention karta hai.

3 Uncanny (adjective)

Uncanny - Strange or mysterious

Strange or mysterious

Hindi meaning: असामान्य/रहस्यमय/विचित्र

Synonyms: Eerie, Arcane, Strange, Abnormal, Exceptional, Abnormal

Antonyms: Fathomable, Intelligible, Understandable

Example: Jeff is an <strong>uncanny</strong> man who likes to eat raw meat.

Trick: Can ke ander parrot kese aata hai ye uncanny hai.

4 Angst (noun)

Angst - A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general.

A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general.

Hindi meaning: चिंता

Synonyms: Anxiety, Worry, Apprehension, Unease

Antonyms: Calmness, Composure, Peace

Example: A day before the fight, the inexperienced boxer was plagued with <strong>angst</strong> about losing his first match.

Trick: 15 august ko gov. security ko lekar Angst ho jati hai.

5 Deference (noun)

Deference - Polite submission and respect.

Polite submission and respect.

Hindi meaning: सम्मान/आदर

Synonyms: Respect, Respectfulness, Regard, Esteem

Antonyms: Dishonor, Disregard

Example: If you treat others with <strong>deference</strong>, then people will respect you back.

Trick: Defence walo ko hum Deference dete hai.

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6 Repudiation (noun)

Repudiation  - Rejection of a proposal or idea.

Rejection of a proposal or idea.

Hindi meaning: अस्वीकरण /इंकार

Synonyms: Rejection, Renunciation, Denial, Disavowal, Refusal

Antonyms: Confirmation, Acknowledgement, Acceptance

Example: If you want to stay sober, you need to <strong>repudiate</strong> all addictive substances.

Trick: Reputed log glat chizo ka Repudiation karte hai.

7 Intransigence (noun)

Intransigence  - Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.

Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.

Hindi meaning: हठ/अडिग होना

Synonyms: Obstinacy, Pertinacity, Stubbornness, Inflexibility

Antonyms: Acceptance, Acquiescence, Flexibility, Pliability

Example: When it comes to the safety of my children, I must always take an <strong>intransigent</strong> position to protect them.

Trick: Ye trance show me jane ko lekar Intransigence hai.

8 Interminable (adjective)

Interminable  - Endless or apparently endless.

Endless or apparently endless.

Hindi meaning: अन्तहीन

Synonyms: Endless, Non-Stop, Everlasting, Ceaseless, Incessant

Antonyms: Ceasing, Ending, Ephemeral

Example: Since his career was dependent upon his recovery, the injured football player struggled through the <strong>interminable</strong> physical therapy.

Trick: Able logo ke liye opportunities Interminable hoti hai.

9 Archaic (adjective)

Archaic - Very old or old-fashioned.

Very old or old-fashioned.

Hindi meaning: पुराना/अप्रचलित

Synonyms: Obsolete, Out of Date, Anachronistic, Old-Fashioned, Outmoded, Bygone

Antonyms: Contemporary, Current, In Vogue, Modern, new, up-to-date.

Example: Because my <strong>archaic</strong> computer is no longer useful to me, I am giving it away for free.

Trick: Ye architecture Archaic hai.  

10 Comatose (adjective)

Comatose - Extremely lethargic or sleepy.

Extremely lethargic or sleepy.

Hindi meaning: निष्क्रिय

Synonyms: Inert, Torpid, Inactive, Lethargic, Sluggish

Antonyms: Alive, Animated, Flourishing, Vibrant

Example: The <strong>comatose</strong> economy is expected to recover after new policies implementation.

Trick: Isko dekhar aesa lagta hai ki coma me chla gya ,bht Comatose hai.

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