10 new English words for 12 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 Rambunctious (adjective)

Rambunctious  - Something that becomes very difficult to control and happens to be boisterous.

Something that becomes very difficult to control and happens to be boisterous.

Hindi meaning: कोलाहलकारी/अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Boisterous, Raucous, Rowdy, Unruly

Antonyms: Ordered, Calm, Quiet, Noiseless

Example: After the football match was over, the winning team was <strong>rambunctious, </strong> and went on a parting spree till the late hours and well into the morning of the next day.

Trick: Ramke barn Rambunctious nhi chalte the.

2 Sullen (adjective)

Sullen  - Bad-tempered and sulky.

Bad-tempered and sulky.

Hindi meaning: रुखा/विषादी

Synonyms: Bleak, Cheerless, Depressive, Desolate, Elegiac, Morose

Antonyms: Cheerful, Bright, Joyful, Grinning

Example: When my toddler is <strong>sullen, </strong> he can usually be cheered by music.

Trick: Itne sun ki doop me ghumega to Sullen ho jaega.

3 Sorely (adverb)

Sorely  - To a very high degree or level of intensity.

To a very high degree or level of intensity.

Hindi meaning: गम्भीर रूप से

Synonyms: Greatly, Intensely, Extremely, Immensely, Hugely

Antonyms: Mildly, Moderately

Example: Shifting to their new house, the child misses old ambience <strong>sorely</strong>.

Trick: Ye rally me Sorely Participated karte hai

4 Chastise (verb)

Chastise  - Rebuke or reprimand severely.

Rebuke or reprimand severely.

Hindi meaning: निंदा करना/फटकारना

Synonyms: Scold, Upbraid, Berate, Reprimand, Reprove, Rebuke, Admonish, Chide, Lambaste

Antonyms: Compliment, Laud, Praise, Extol

Example: I like my coach because he encourages me frequently and rarely looks for a reason to <strong>chastise</strong> me.

Trick: Chest pe marega to Chastise kruga

5 Blatant (adjective)

Blatant  - Completely lacking in subtlety; very obvious.

Completely lacking in subtlety; very obvious.

Hindi meaning: प्रबल/स्पष्ट/ज़बरदस्त

Synonyms: Obvious, Undisguised, Unconcealed, Overt, Conspicuous, Palpable

Antonyms: Concealed, Hidden, Inconspicuous

Example: When the waitress ignored the African American family, everyone felt as though it was a <strong>blatant</strong> case of racism.

Trick: Blade se seat katna Blatant kam hota hai

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6 Delusion (noun)

Delusion  - An idiosyncratic belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument.

An idiosyncratic belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument.

Hindi meaning: ग़लतफ़हमी/मति भ्रम

Synonyms: Misapprehension, Mistaken Impression, False Impression, Misbelief, Misconception.

Antonyms: Fact, Reality, Truth, Actuality

Example: Though she is popular, my classmate is under the <strong>delusion</strong> that everyone likes her.

Trick: Illusion hua matlab Delusion hua

7 Finesse (noun)

Finesse  - Impressive delicacy and skill.

Impressive delicacy and skill.

Hindi meaning: कुशलता/कौशल

Synonyms: Skill, Subtlety, Expertise, Flair, Knack, Adroitness

Antonyms: Inability, Incapability, Ineptness

Example: The chess champion played the game with a <strong>finesse</strong> that allowed him to easily beat all the other players.

Trick: Company , finance dekhne ke liye Finesse person ko hire karti hai

8 Primordial (adjective)

Primordial  - Existing in or persisting from the beginning / basic and fundamental.

Existing in or persisting from the beginning / basic and fundamental.

Hindi meaning: आरंम्भिक/मौलिक

Synonyms: Earliest, Primitive, Elemental, Primary, Primeval

Antonyms: Modern, New, Last, Latest

Example: Researchers are still trying to determine the number of planets that originally existed in the <strong>primordial</strong> galaxy.

Trick: Prime minister ko dial karna Primordial se muskil hai.

9 Subservient (adjective)

Subservient  - Prepared to obey others unquestioningly/ obsequiously submissive.

Prepared to obey others unquestioningly/ obsequiously submissive.

Hindi meaning: अधीन/दासवत्

Synonyms: Submissive, Obeisant, Acquiescent, Compliant

Antonyms: Disobedient, Domineering

Example: If a slave wanted to avoid punishment, he had no choice but to be completely <strong>subservient</strong> to his owner.

Trick: Sab servant Subservient nhi hote.

10 Dog (verb)

Dog  - Follow (someone) closely and persistently.

Follow (someone) closely and persistently.

Hindi meaning: अनुसरण करना

Synonyms: Pursue, Follow, Hound, Shadow

Antonyms: Guide, Lead

Example: A follower always <strong>dogs</strong> the principles of his Guru.

Trick: Raat ko ek dog dusre dog ki bark ka dog karta hai.

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