10 new English words for 1 April 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 Intractable (adjective)

Intractable  - Hard To Control Or Deal With/ not easily governed, managed, or directed.

Hard To Control Or Deal With/ not easily governed, managed, or directed.

Hindi meaning: दुःसाध्य

Synonyms: Uncontrollable, Ungovernable, troublesome

Antonyms: Manageable, Governable

Example: Additional police officers were called to the scene when the crowd became <strong>intractable</strong>.

Trick: Agar inse glat interact kiya to ye dusri team ke liye Intractable ho jate hai

2 Porous (adjective)

Porous  - (Figuratively) Not retentive or secure.

(Figuratively) Not retentive or secure.

Hindi meaning: असुरक्षित व कमजोर

Synonyms: Insecure, Unretentive, Penetrative, Passable

Antonyms: Impassable, Impenetrable

Example: Since the small nation had <strong>porous</strong> borders, it was an easy target for invasion.

Trick: Alexander the Great  aur porus ki ladai me porus porous tha,

3 Foment (verb)

Foment  - To cause or try to cause the growth or development of (something bad or harmful).

To cause or try to cause the growth or development of (something bad or harmful).

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजित करना/भड़काना

Synonyms: Instigate, Incite, Provoke, Agitate, Stir Up, Whip Up

Antonyms: Tranquilize, Curb, Inhibit

Example: Some publicity-hungry politicians often make harsh statements about conflicting issues in order to <strong>foment</strong> unrest among the public.

Trick: Four men ko bhulakar Foment karte hai.

4 Refuge (noun)

Refuge  - The state of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or difficulty.

The state of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or difficulty.

Hindi meaning: शरण /आश्रय

Synonyms: Shelter, Harbor, Asylum, Haven

Example: A police station is a <strong>refuge</strong> for people who are in trouble.

Trick: Ab European countries ne bi refuse kar diya Refuge dene se.

5 Subversive (adjective)

Subversive  - Seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution/ intended to destroy the power or influence of a government or an established belief.

Seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution/ intended to destroy the power or influence of a government or an established belief.

Hindi meaning: उलट देने वाला/ध्वंसकारी

Synonyms: Overthrowing, Insurrectionary, Ruinous

Antonyms: Loyal, Obedient

Example: The government closely monitors <strong>subversive</strong> organizations to see if they pose a threat to the country.

Trick: India me sab pe shiv ka aashish isliye Subversive nhi karte.

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6 Conspiracy (noun)

Conspiracy  - A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Hindi meaning: षड़यंत्र/साजिश

Synonyms: Plotting, Collusion, Intrigue, Connivance, Counterplot

Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Loyalty

Example: The rebel group was charged with <strong>conspiracy</strong> to overthrow the government.

Trick: Congress ka spy BJP ke kilaf Conspiracy karta hai.

7 Dislodge (verb)

Dislodge  - Remove from a position of power or authority./ to force out of a secure or settled position.

Remove from a position of power or authority./ to force out of a secure or settled position.

Hindi meaning: हटाना

Synonyms: Remove, Move, Shift, Displace, Evict

Antonyms: Plant, Take in

Example: The army has <strong>dislodged</strong> enemy forces from their stronghold.

Trick: This lounge me se sabko Dislodge kiya

8 Ilk (noun)

Ilk  - A type of person or thing similar to one already referred to.

A type of person or thing similar to one already referred to.

Hindi meaning: उसी के जैसा

Synonyms: Type, Sort, Class, Category, Group, Genre

Example: Because I do not earn a huge salary like pro football players, rappers, and others of their <strong>ilk, </strong> I do not live in a mansion.

Trick: Silk and shine hair ilk ke liye bht dhayn rakna padta hai.

9 Myopic (adjective)

Myopic  - Lacking foresight or intellectual insight.

Lacking foresight or intellectual insight.

Hindi meaning: अदूरदर्शी

Synonyms: Unimaginative, Uncreative, Narrow-Minded, Lacking Foresight

Antonyms: Far-Sighted, Broad-Minded

Example: The conservative talk show host has a <strong>myopic</strong> viewpoint and is never willing to listen to his guests’ perspectives.

Trick: My pic ko bekar btaya , Myopic hai.

10 Scaremonger (noun)

Scaremonger  - A person who spreads frightening or ominous reports or rumors.

A person who spreads frightening or ominous reports or rumors.

Hindi meaning: आतंक फैलानेवाला

Synonyms: Stirrer, Prophet of doom, Doom-Monger, Alarmist

Antonyms: Pollyanna

Example: Putting things out in the public too soon, before final decisions are made, creates a <strong>scaremongering</strong> in the people.

Trick: Scare kar diya tha is monkey ne Scaremonger tha

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