10 new English words for 2 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 Furtively (adverb)

Furtively  - In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention.

In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention.

Hindi meaning: गुप्त रूप से

Synonyms: Secretly, Clandestinely, Covertly, Confidentially

Antonyms: Overtly, Openly

Example: Students who cheat in exams employ their <strong>furtive</strong> tactics to avoid getting caught.

Trick: Chor phle firte hai charo taraf fir Furtively chori karte hai.

2 Lurk (verb)

Lurk - To be concealed but capable of being discovered/ to move furtively or Inconspicuously/ Be Or Remain Hidden.

To be concealed but capable of being discovered/ to move furtively or Inconspicuously/ Be Or Remain Hidden.

Hindi meaning: छिपा रहना

Synonyms: Hide, Conceal Oneself, Take Cover, Skulk

Antonyms: Come Out

Example: After the accident, we caught a glimpse of someone <strong>lurking</strong> around the corner.

Trick: Ladke garden me school se bunk karke lurk rahte hai.

3 Recalcitrant (adjective)

Recalcitrant  - Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

Hindi meaning: उद्दण्ड/आज्ञा न माननेवाला

Synonyms: Defiant, Incompliant, Fractious, Recusant, Obstreperous

Antonyms: Compliant, Docile, Obedient

Example: Despite being offered treats by his parents, the little boy was still <strong>recalcitrant</strong> about doing his homework.

Trick: Calcy ko high rate me sell karte hai Recalcitrant karte hai.

4 Palatable (adjective)

Palatable  - Acceptable or satisfactory.

Acceptable or satisfactory.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकार्य/तुष्टिकारक

Synonyms: Acceptable, Satisfactory, Acceptable, Good Enough

Antonyms: Inadequate, Insufficient, Unacceptable

Example: Obviously the black dress is more <strong>palatable</strong> for a funeral than the bright pink garment.

Trick: Table par Palatable food hai.

5 Unremitting (adjective)

Unremitting - Never relaxing or slackening.

Never relaxing or slackening.

Hindi meaning: अनवरत/निरंतर

Synonyms: Relentless, Unrelenting, Ceaseless Nonstop, Perpetual

Antonyms: Discontinuous, Interrupted

Example: Several months before the election, the mayor’s political rival launched an <strong>unremitting</strong> campaign against him.

Trick: Remittance bhejne ke liye Unremitting hona padta hai.

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6 Quest (noun)

Quest - A long or arduous search for something.

A long or arduous search for something.

Hindi meaning: तलाश

Synonyms: Hunt, Search, Pursuit, Delving

Antonyms: Reluctance

Example: During my <strong>quest</strong> to be healthier, I will seek assistance from both a nutritionist and a personal trainer.

Trick: Pheale ash kiye ab Quest kar rha hai job ki

7 Trump (verb)

Trump  - Surpass (something) by saying or doing something better.

Surpass (something) by saying or doing something better.

Hindi meaning: से बढ़ कर होना

Synonyms: Outshine, Outclass, Surpass, Outperform

Antonyms: Fall Behind, Lose, Lag

Example: Possessing an athletic attitude, he <strong>trumped</strong> his incurable disease and won the medal.

Trick: Donald trump trump karne ki koshish kar rhe hai

8 Postulate (verb)

Postulate - Suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.

Suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.

Hindi meaning: मान लेना

Synonyms: Hypothecate, Hypothesize, Assume, Premise, Presume

Antonyms: Challenge, Controvert, Disagree

Example: In an attempt to create controversy, some experts <strong>postulate</strong> alternatives to historical beliefs that have been accepted for years.

Trick: Agar video late post hoga to me Postulate kar lunga.

9 Quasi (Suffix)

Quasi - Being partly or almost./ in some significant sense or degree./ having features that are similar to another thing

Being partly or almost./ in some significant sense or degree./ having features that are similar to another thing

Hindi meaning: लग-भग

Synonyms: Partly, Partially, To A Limited Extent/Degree

Antonyms: Completely, Fully, Wholly

Example: Since my father was in the military for twenty-five years, he treats our home like it is a <strong>quasi-</strong>base camp.

Trick: Easy nhi hai aesi Quasi body bnana.

10 Perverse (adjective)

Perverse  - Contrary to the accepted or expected standard or practice./ not normal or proper.

Contrary to the accepted or expected standard or practice./ not normal or proper.

Hindi meaning: विकृत

Synonyms: Irrational, Contradictory, Deviant, Anomalous

Antonyms: Compliant, Reasonable

Example: The serial killer found <strong>perverse</strong> pleasure in every murder he committed.

Trick: Pervez Musharraf perverse the tabi attack kiya 1999 me .

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