10 new English words for 2 May 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 Tremors (noun)

Tremors  - An involuntary quivering movement

An involuntary quivering movement

Hindi meaning: कंपन / स्पंदन

Synonyms: Disorder, Quivering, Shake, Tremble, Upheaval

Antonyms: Stillness, Peace, Quiet, Serenity

Example: “We've had an incident a few hours ago, he said, with a <strong>tremor</strong> in his voice.

Trick: Kathmandu me Tremor aaya to bhout log mar gye.

2 Quests (noun)

Quests  - Search for something

Search for something

Hindi meaning: तलाश

Synonyms: Delving, Hunt, Inquiry, Probe, Pursuit

Antonyms: Escape, Hide, Retreat, Withdrawal

Example: Hopefully the jury’s <strong>quest</strong> for truth will lead them to find me innocent.

Trick: Bache request karke Quests karte hai ball ki.

3 Repercussions (noun)

Repercussions  - An unintended consequence of an event or action

An unintended consequence of an event or action

Hindi meaning: प्रतिक्रिया

Synonyms: Effect, Feedback, Impact, Reactions, Result

Antonyms: Cause, Motive, Principle

Example: Under the tolerant general’s command, soldiers often broke the rules without any type of <strong>repercussion</strong>.

Trick: Jaise pustak ke prakashan vese Repercussion

4 Impetus (noun)

Impetus  - Something that makes a process or activity happen

Something that makes a process or activity happen

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहन

Synonyms: Catalyst, Impulse, Motivation, Stimulant, Push

Antonyms: Block, Check, Discouragement, Hindrance

Example: The lack of donations is the <strong>impetus</strong> causing many non-profit agencies to reduce services offered to the public.

Trick: Aese pet hame impetus dete hai

5 Proactive (adjective)

Proactive  - Making things happen, instead of waiting for them to happen

Making things happen, instead of waiting for them to happen

Hindi meaning: सक्रिय

Synonyms: Ardent, Dedicated, Energetic, Enthused, Zealous

Antonyms: Retroactive, Sequent

Example: Emergency procedures are <strong>proactive</strong> measures to ensure everyone's safety.

Trick: Jo bhout active vo proactive

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6 Strive (verb)

Strive  - Make great efforts to achieve or obtain something

Make great efforts to achieve or obtain something

Hindi meaning: प्रयास करना

Synonyms: Aim, Attempt, Contend, Seek, Tackle

Antonyms: Neglect, Dissuade, Idle, Repress, Skip

Example: The Company has been <strong>striving</strong> for excellence for the last four years.

Trick: Bht bar straight drive marne ka strive karna padta hai

7 Exert (verb)

Exert  - Make an effort

Make an effort

Hindi meaning: परिश्रम करना

Synonyms: Apply, Endeavour, Exercise, Strive, Toil

Antonyms: Idle, Ignore, Laze, Relax, Rest

Example: He pulled back, having to <strong>exert</strong> considerable force against her surprising strength.

Trick: Kheto me axe chlana exert kam hai

8 Aid (noun)

Aid  - A grant of subsidy

A grant of subsidy

Hindi meaning: अनुदान / सहायता

Synonyms: Assistance, Bounty, Charity, Compensation, Subsidy

Antonyms: Blockade, Hindrance, Impediment, Stop

Example: The Government is providing <strong>aid</strong> to the poor through various Government Schemes.

Trick: Logo ko add kro aur inki aid karo

9 Jubilation (noun)

Jubilation  - A feeling of great happiness and triumph

A feeling of great happiness and triumph

Hindi meaning: जश्‍न / खुशी

Synonyms: Exultation, Festivity, Gladness, Happiness, Joy

Antonyms: Sadness, Sorrow, Unhappiness, Woe

Example: Laughing always puts us in a <strong>jubilant</strong> mood.

Trick: Is movie ki golden jublee pe bhout jubilation hua tha

10 Exemplary (adjective)

Exemplary  - Serving as a desirable model; very good

Serving as a desirable model; very good

Hindi meaning: उत्‍कृष्‍ट / अनुकरणीय

Synonyms: Classic, Excellent, Laudable, Model, Sterling

Antonyms: Bad, Erring, Poor, Unworthy

Example: An <strong>exemplary</strong> worker, Mr. Mishra never arrives late for work.

Trick: Excellent chize exemplary hoti hai.

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