10 new English words for 29 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 Fraternity (noun)

Fraternity  - People engaged in a particular occupation/persons of the same class, profession, character, or tastes.

People engaged in a particular occupation/persons of the same class, profession, character, or tastes.

Hindi meaning: भ्रातृत्व

Synonyms: Brotherhood, Companionship, Togetherness, Solidarity

Example: A <strong>fraternity</strong> circle must be developed in an organization for its growth.

2 Aristocratic (adjective)

Aristocratic - Belonging to, having the qualities of, or favoring aristocracy.

Belonging to, having the qualities of, or favoring aristocracy.

Hindi meaning: अभिजातीय/कुलीन

Synonyms: Noble, Elite, High-Born, Blue-Blooded

Antonyms: Plebeian, Low-Born

Example: Most countries are no longer ruled by the <strong>aristocracy</strong> but by elected officials.

3 Monarchic (adjective)

Monarchic - Of, relating to, suggestive of, or characteristic of a monarch or monarchy.

Of, relating to, suggestive of, or characteristic of a monarch or monarchy.

Hindi meaning: राजकीय

Synonyms: Kingly, Royal, Regal, Imperial

Antonyms: Common

Example: In a complete <strong>monarchy</strong>, the royal who runs the country makes all the major decisions for the nation.

4 Enshrine (verb)

Enshrine  - Preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected.

Preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected.

Hindi meaning: सुरक्षित रखना/प्रतिष्ठापित करना

Synonyms: Exalt, Aggrandize, Ennoble, Preserve

Antonyms: Abase, Degrade, Demean

Example: The right of all workers to strike was <strong>enshrined</strong> in the new constitution, which was formed at the time of last strike.

5 Remuneration (noun)

Remuneration - Money paid for work or a service.

Money paid for work or a service.

Hindi meaning: पारिश्रमिक

Synonyms: Compensation, Disbursement, Pay, Remittance, Payment

Example: Since you are an hourly worker, your <strong>remuneration</strong> is dependent upon the hours you put in each day.

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6 Unanimously (adverb)

Unanimously - With the agreement of all people involved.

With the agreement of all people involved.

Hindi meaning: सर्वसम्मति से

Synonyms: Harmoniously, Collectively, Cooperatively, In Unison

Antonyms: Differently, Divergently

Example: The <strong>unanimous</strong> consent of all the shareholders was required to approve the merger.

7 Divest (verb)

Divest  - Deprive someone of (power, rights, or possessions).

Deprive someone of (power, rights, or possessions).

Hindi meaning: वंचित रहना या कर देना

Synonyms: Deprive, Dispossess, Expropriate, Oust

Antonyms: Confer, Give

Example: Under the new deal, the company agreed to <strong>divest</strong> itself of half its revenues, so they could distribute it among their creditors.

8 Foster (verb)

Foster  - Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

Hindi meaning: बढ़ावा देना/प्रोत्साहन देना

Synonyms: Encourage, Promote, Forward, Assist, Nurture, Strengthen, Enrich

Antonyms: Block, Cease, Discourage, Dissuade, Halt, Hinder, Impede

Example: The teacher's task is to <strong>foster</strong> learning among the students.

9 Legacy (noun)

Legacy  - Something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Hindi meaning: विरासत

Synonyms: Bequest, Inheritance, Patrimony, Endowment

Example: Though none of his family was famous, he intended to leave a mark on the world, creating a <strong>legacy</strong> that would be remembered around the world.

10 Marvel (noun)

Marvel - A wonderful or astonishing person or thing.

A wonderful or astonishing person or thing.

Hindi meaning: चमत्कार/आश्चर्य

Synonyms: Wonder, Miracle, Phenomenon, Portent, Prodigy

Antonyms: Normality

Example: Many scientists view the three-year-old boy with the extremely high IQ as a <strong>marvel</strong>.

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