10 new English words for 10 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 Despot (noun)

Despot - A ruler or other person who holds absolute power

A ruler or other person who holds absolute power

Hindi meaning: तानाशाह /निरंकुश शासक

Synonyms: Tyrant, Dictator, Absolute Ruler, Totalitarian, Authoritarian, Autocrat

Antonyms: Democrat

Example: The military is joining forces with the rebels to dethrone the royal <strong>despot</strong> terrorizing their country.

Trick: This spot pe Despot rehte the

2 Imminent (adjective)

Imminent  - Being about to happen/ likely to occur at any moment.

Being about to happen/ likely to occur at any moment.

Hindi meaning: निकटस्थ

Synonyms: Impending, Proximate, Forthcoming, Likely

Antonyms: Distant, Remote

Example: Without some type of government funding, the closing of the NGO was <strong>imminent. </strong>

Trick: Inka rent house Imminent hai.

3 Dawn (noun)

Dawn  - The beginning of a phenomenon or period of time

The beginning of a phenomenon or period of time

Hindi meaning: आरंभ

Synonyms: Beginning, Start, Birth, Inception, Conception, Origination, Genesis, Emergence, Advent.

Antonyms: Sunset, Conclusion, Dusk, End

Example: With the <strong>dawn</strong> of the internet, concept of global village became true.

Trick: Inhone apne career me downfall ke baad fir se career Dawn kiya

4 Privileged (adjective)

Privileged  - Having special rights, advantages, or immunities.

Having special rights, advantages, or immunities.

Hindi meaning: विशेषाधिकारोंवाला

Synonyms: Advantaged, Entitled, Conferred With Rights

Antonyms: Disadvantageous, Underprivileged

Example: The president of our country has some the <strong>privileges</strong> under article 361.

Trick: Pre exam clear karne walo ko is library me Privileged milta hai.

5 Thwart (verb)

Thwart  - Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something./ to oppose successfully :  defeat the hopes or aspirations of.

Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something./ to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of.

Hindi meaning: विफल करना/रोकना

Synonyms: Oppose, Prevent, Balk, Stymie

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Facilitate, Support

Example: In order to <strong>thwart</strong> the advancing enemy troops, the captain ordered the explosives team to destroy the bridge.

Trick: War karke Thwart kiya tha

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6 Drastically (adverb)

Drastically  - In a way that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect.

In a way that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect.

Hindi meaning: प्रभावी रूप से

Synonyms: Exceedingly, Excessively, Immensely, Severely, Remarkably

Antonyms: Mildly, Moderately

Example: The effects of the drought were so <strong>drastic</strong> that everyone was without clean water.

Trick: Winters me drass sector me Drastically temperature girta hai

7 Attendant (adjective)

Attendant  - Something that accompanies/ occurring with or as a result of.

Something that accompanies/ occurring with or as a result of.

Hindi meaning: सम्बंधित/सहायक

Synonyms: Accompanying, Associated, Related, Connected, Concomitant, Accessory

Antonyms: Detached, Separated, Isolated, Divided

Example: Digitalization was an <strong>attendant</strong> motive of curbing the black shadow of the economy by demonetization.

Trick: Schools me Attendant teachers ki attendance lgane ka kam karta hai

8 Downtrodden (adjective)

Downtrodden  - Oppressed or treated badly by people in power.

Oppressed or treated badly by people in power.

Hindi meaning: रौंदा हुआ

Synonyms: Crushed, Oppressed, Persecuted, Tyrannized, Repressed

Antonyms: Advantaged, Privileged

Example: <strong>Downtrodden</strong> servants in the manor were subjected to severe treatment and had few rights.

Trick: 1999 me down hone ke baad bi Downtrodden kar diya

9 Decrepit (adjective)

Decrepit  - Weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age/ elderly and infirm.

Weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age/ elderly and infirm.

Hindi meaning: जीर्ण/जर्जर

Synonyms: Dilapidated, Broken-Down, Ramshackle, Derelict, Crippled, Feeble, Infirm

Antonyms: Solid, Stable, Strong, Sturdy

Example: Since Mitch purchased the <strong>decrepit</strong> car, he has spent over fifteen thousand rupees on repairs.

Trick: Gov. ne decree diya aur building ko Decrepit kar diya.

10 Bankrupt (adjective)

Bankrupt  - (of a person or organization) declared in law as unable to pay their debts.

(of a person or organization) declared in law as unable to pay their debts.

Hindi meaning: दिवालिया

Synonyms: Insolvent, Destitute, Skint, Stony Broke

Antonyms: Solvent, Wealthy, Rich, Affluent

Example: Heavy medical costs from a car accident would <strong>bankrupt</strong> the injured parties.

Trick: Vijay mallaya banko ka paisa khake Bankrupt ho gye.

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