10 new English words for 15 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 Yield (verb)

Yield  - Give way to arguments, demands, or pressure.

Give way to arguments, demands, or pressure.

Hindi meaning: समर्पण करना

Synonyms: Surrender, Capitulate, Submit, Relent, Concede Defeat, Give In

Antonyms: Defy, Resist

Example: The debater refuses to <strong>yield</strong> the podium to his challenger.

Trick: Ye player field me injury me bi yield nhi karta hai.

2 Impugn (verb)

Impugn  - Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive)

Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive)

Hindi meaning: वाद-विवाद करना/खण्डन करना

Synonyms: Call Into Question, Challenge, Question, Dispute, Query

Antonyms: Agree, Support, Concede

Example: When the prosecutor tried to <strong>impugn</strong> the defendant’s character, the defense lawyer jumped to his feet and made an objection.

Trick: Ye peon Impugn karta hai.

3 Progeny (noun)

Progeny  - A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant

A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant

Hindi meaning: सन्तति/वंश

Synonyms: Descendant, Offspring, Successor

Antonyms: Parent, Predecessor, Ancestor

Example: Because the billionaire bachelor did not have a <strong>progeny</strong>, his entire estate went to charity when he died.

Trick: Ye Progeny bhout saalo India me jiya hai .

4 Vigilante (noun)

Vigilante  - A member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority

A member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority

Hindi meaning: निगरानी समिति सदस्य

Synonyms: Chaperone, Overseer, Watchdog, Custodian

Example: The danger of self-appointed <strong>vigilantes</strong> is that they sometimes trouble innocent people.

Trick: Ye aunty bi Vigilante hai.

5 Insightful (adjective)

Insightful  - Having or showing an accurate and deep understanding.

Having or showing an accurate and deep understanding.

Hindi meaning: गहरी पहुँच वाला/अनुबोधक

Synonyms: Discerning, Wise, Perceptive, Prudent, Sagacious, Sage, Sapient

Antonyms: Dull, Foolish, Idiotic, Imbecile

Example: The wedding planner offered <strong>insightful</strong> advice on how to throw a memorable wedding without overspending.

Trick: Jo Insight feeling ko samjh sake vo Insightful hai.

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6 Abomination (noun)

Abomination  - A thing that causes disgust or loathing.

A thing that causes disgust or loathing.

Hindi meaning: तिरस्कार

Synonyms: Atrocity, Disgrace, Bane, Stigma, Odium

Antonyms: Pleasure, Joy, Love

Example: Some people view the erotic sculpture as art while others see it as an <strong>abomination</strong>.

Trick: Noble man ko bumb se udda diya kesa crime Abomination crime.

7 Incontrovertible (adjective)

Incontrovertible  - Not able to be denied or disputed.

Not able to be denied or disputed.

Hindi meaning: निर्विवाद

Synonyms: Indisputable, Incontestable, Undeniable, Irrefutable, Unassailable, Unquestionable

Antonyms: Controvertible, Questionable, Uncertain

Example: Failing grades revealed an <strong>incontrovertible</strong> fact - no student properly studied for the test.

Trick: Jo controversy me nhi vo Incontrovertible hai.

8 Reverence (noun)

Reverence  - Deep respect for someone or something.

Deep respect for someone or something.

Hindi meaning: आदर/सम्मान

Synonyms: Acclaim, Veneration, Honor, Regard, Respect, Deference

Antonyms: Dishonor, Disregard, Disrespect, Condemnation

Example: As the president walked by, the veteran got out of his wheel chair and stood with <strong>reverence</strong>.

Trick: Is river ke liye sabke dim me Reverence hai.

9 Perish (verb)

Perish  - (die, especially in a violent or sudden way./ to become destroyed or ruined

(die, especially in a violent or sudden way./ to become destroyed or ruined

Hindi meaning: मर जाना/समाप्त होना

Synonyms: Cease, Crumble, Die, Pass Away, Succumb, Vanish

Antonyms: Begin, Born, Rise, Revive

Example: Many ancient languages have <strong>perished</strong> over time.

Trick: Kai log paris attack me perish ho gye the

10 Ostensibly (adverb)

Ostensibly  - As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Hindi meaning: प्रकट रूप से

Synonyms: Outwardly, Professedly, Apparently, Seemingly

Antonyms: Improbably, Obscurely, Unlikely

Example: <strong>Ostensibly</strong>, the candidate seemed in favor of lowering taxes during the election, but when he was elected, he reversed his opinion on the subject.

Trick: Bostan se hai sibal se Ostensible hai

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