10 new English words for 17 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 Candor (noun)

Candor  - The quality of being open and honest/ the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression.

The quality of being open and honest/ the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्टवादिता

Synonyms: Bluntness, Candidness, Directness, Forthrightness, Outspokenness, Plain-Spokenness

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Artifice, Deception, Falsehood, Guile

Example: The politician’s <strong>candor</strong> and honesty made him the favorite candidate in the election.

Trick: Ye candidate Candor hai

2 Accusatory (adjective)

Accusatory  - Indicating or suggesting that one believes a person has done something wrong/ containing or expressing accusation.

Indicating or suggesting that one believes a person has done something wrong/ containing or expressing accusation.

Hindi meaning: दोषारोपणयुक्त/अभियोगात्मक

Synonyms: Of Blame, Of Indictment, Of Arraignment

Antonyms: Exonerating, Exculpating, Absolving

Example: Due to Peter’s location at the time of the incident, the police would <strong>accuse</strong> him of being an accomplice to murder.

Trick: Accuse kiya Accusatory ko.

3 Irk (verb)

Irk - Annoy or irritate someone.

Annoy or irritate someone.

Hindi meaning: गुस्सा दिलाना

Synonyms: Irritate, Annoy, Vex, Gall, Rattle, Pique

Antonyms: Delight, Help, Make Happy, Please, Soothe, Appease, Mollify

Example: The baby’s nonstop crying began to <strong>irk</strong> me.

Trick: Narak me jaoge Irk kroge to .

4 Incendiary (adjective)

Incendiary - Tending to stir up conflict.

Tending to stir up conflict.

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजक/ भड़काने वाला

Synonyms: Provocative, Fomenting, Rabble Rousing, Insurrectionary

Antonyms: Peaceful, Harmonic, Cordial

Example: If the reporter didn’t mean to cause such an uproar among the public, he shouldn’t have written such an <strong>incendiary</strong> article about the city leaders.

Trick: Insan dairy pe Incendiary karta hai.

5 Umbrage (noun)

Umbrage - A feeling of being offended by what someone has said or done.

A feeling of being offended by what someone has said or done.

Hindi meaning: अपमान/रोष/नाराज़ी

Synonyms: Resentment, Exasperation, Indignation, Offense, Dishonor

Antonyms: Cheer, Delight, Glee, Pleasure

Example: Principal Buckwald resigned following a senior prank, clearly taking <strong>umbrage</strong> to the pranksters.

Trick: Umbrage kiya to bacha bridge pe jake baith gya

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6 Diatribe (noun)

Diatribe - A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

Hindi meaning: आक्षेप

Synonyms: Tirade, Harangue, Verbal Onslaught, Verbal Attack, Denunciation

Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Rhapsody

Example: Upset about his demotion, Ed made an angry <strong>diatribe</strong> about his employer.

Trick: Tribe ke log pe Diatribe nhi karna chahiye

7 Quiescent (adjective)

Quiescent  - In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.

In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.

Hindi meaning: निष्क्रिय/सुप्त

Synonyms: Inactive, Inert, Latent, Fallow, Passive, Idle, Inoperative, Deactivated

Antonyms: Active, Dynamic, Energetic

Example: Ever since the police department hired ten new officers, crime has been rather <strong>quiescent</strong> in our town.

Trick: Quite ho gya Quiescent ho gya.

8 Dissimulate (verb)

Dissimulate  - Conceal or disguise (one's thoughts, feelings, or character).

Conceal or disguise (one's thoughts, feelings, or character).

Hindi meaning: छल-कपट करना

Synonyms: Deceive, Feign, Act, Dissemble, Masquerade, Sham

Antonyms: Be Honest, Uncover, Unmask

Example: The crooked car dealer often tricked car buyers by using <strong>dissimulation</strong> to hide flaws in the vehicles.

Trick: Dus omelet khane ke baat Dissimulate karte hai

9 Fervor (noun)

Fervor - Intense and passionate feeling.

Intense and passionate feeling.

Hindi meaning: उत्साह/तीव्रता/जोश

Synonyms: Ardor, Enthusiasm, Zeal, Euphoria, Rapture, Passion

Antonyms: Apathy, Lethargy, Disinterest, Dullness

Example: Although I love college football, I do not have the same <strong>fervor</strong> for the games as those fans that paint their faces with their team colors.

Trick: Kuch log farzi hi Fervor dikhate hai

10 Eclectic (adjective)

Eclectic  - Selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, methods, or styles/ something that is made up of various sources or styles.

Selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, methods, or styles/ something that is made up of various sources or styles.

Hindi meaning: उदार/असंकीर्ण

Synonyms: Extensive, Liberal, Broad, All-Embracing, Diverse

Antonyms: Narrow-Minded, Incomprehensive

Example: Because Leslie has travelled all over the world, her home is filled with many <strong>eclectic</strong> furnishings.

Trick: Ek ek chiz ko select karke Eclectic system bnate hai

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