10 new English words for 26 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 Infringement (noun)

Infringement  - The action of breaking the terms of a law.

The action of breaking the terms of a law.

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Contravention, Violation, Transgression, Breach, Breaking, Non-Compliance

Antonyms: Compliance, Obedience

Example: Having that much work to do at home will only <strong>infringe</strong> upon my time with my family.

Trick: Inhe freeze kro inhone infringement kiya hai.

2 Deplorable (adjective)

Deplorable  - Deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable.

Deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable.

Hindi meaning: खेदजनक

Synonyms: Disgraceful, Shameful, Dishonourable, Disreputable, Discreditable, Contemptible, Despicable

Antonyms: Admirable, Commendable, Creditable, Laudable, Meritorious, Praiseworthy

Example: When I saw the pictures of the dead women and children, I could think of no reason for such a <strong>deplorable</strong> act.

Trick: Aesa kya explore kiya ki ab log deplorable bta rhe hai.

3 Perpetrate (verb)

Perpetrate  - Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).

Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).

Hindi meaning: पाप करना/दोष करना

Synonyms: Commit, Carry Out, Bring About, Be Guilty Of, Be To Blame For

Example: During outdoor time, a group of prisoners may <strong>perpetrate</strong> an escape plan.

Trick: Per pet ke aese rate lgahoge to perpetrate kam hoga.

4 Savagery (noun)

Savagery  - A cruel or violent quality/ an exploit involving brutality and viciousness.

A cruel or violent quality/ an exploit involving brutality and viciousness.

Hindi meaning: क्रूरता

Synonyms: Brutality, Ferocity, Fierceness, Violence, Viciousness, Cruelty, Barbarity

Antonyms: Love, kindness

Example: Dictators in communist governments usually rule through <strong>savagery</strong> and fear by killing citizens who do not completely follow their laws.

Trick: Seva ke nam pe savagery karte the.

5 Ransack (verb)

Ransack  - Go through (a place) stealing things and causing damage.

Go through (a place) stealing things and causing damage.

Hindi meaning: लूटना

Synonyms: Plunder, Pillage, Rob, Loot

Antonyms: Protect, Save, Guard

Example: The thieves continued to <strong>ransack</strong> the house until they came across the shoebox stuffed with money.

Trick: Run karte huye aaya aur ransack kar gya.

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6 Lavish (adjective)

Lavish  - Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious/ luxurious or elegant.

Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious/ luxurious or elegant.

Hindi meaning: अपव्ययी/भव्य

Synonyms: Sumptuous, Luxurious, Luxuriant, Lush, Gorgeous, Costly, Opulent

Antonyms: Depressed, Destitute, Scanty

Example: Every room in the five-star hotel was filled with <strong>lavish</strong> furnishings.

Trick: Sabi wish karte hai lavish life ke liye.

7 Banish (verb)

Banish  - Get rid of (something unwanted).

Get rid of (something unwanted).

Hindi meaning: निर्वासित करना/निकाल देना

Synonyms: Dispel, Dismiss, Oust, Deport, Displace

Antonyms: Admit, Allow, Include

Example: The ghost hunters tried to <strong>banish</strong> the ghosts from the house.

Trick: Punish kiya banish karke.

8 Somber (adjective)

Somber  - Having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness./ grim or miserable.

Having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness./ grim or miserable.

Hindi meaning: निराशापूर्ण/विषादपूर्ण

Synonyms: Grim, Dour, Gloomy, Depressed, Sad, Melancholy, Dismal, Doleful

Antonyms: Bright, Cheerful, Joyful, Happy

Example: After Bill was unexpectedly fired, he was in a <strong>somber</strong> mood for weeks.

Trick: Bache somvaar ko somber ho jate hai.

9 Tantamount (adjective)

Tantamount  - Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.

Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.

Hindi meaning: तुल्य/बराबर

Synonyms: Commensurate, Identical, Alike, Same As, Equal

Antonyms: Different, Opposite, Reverse

Example: For some environmentalists, cutting down trees is <strong>tantamount</strong> to destroying our ecosystem.

Trick: Is tent ka amount dusre tent ke amount ke tantamount hai.

10 Abjure (verb)

Abjure  - Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).

Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).

Hindi meaning: त्यागना

Synonyms: Renounce, Relinquish, Disavow, Disclaim

Antonyms: Assert, Avow, Claim

Example: As part of my religious faith, I <strong>abjure</strong> meat and only eat vegetables and fruits.

Trick: Ab jury ne kam se preshan hokar abjure kiya.

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