10 new English words for 6 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 Waiver (noun)

Waiver  - The act of intentionally relinquishing or abandoning a known right, claim, or privilege

The act of intentionally relinquishing or abandoning a known right, claim, or privilege

Hindi meaning: अधिकार त्याग/त्याग

Synonyms: Disclaimer, Quitclaim, Abandonment, Relinquishment

Antonyms: Sanction, Claim

Example: The bank will <strong>waive</strong> the monthly account fee if I use my debit card five times in a thirty-day period.

Trick: Var ko dowry Waiver karna chahiye.

2 Marginal (adjective)

Marginal  - Minor and not important; not central.

Minor and not important; not central.

Hindi meaning: ग़ैरमामूली

Synonyms: Small, Minute, Minor, Insignificant

Antonyms: Important, Major, Significant, Central

Example: The pay raise is <strong>marginal</strong> and will increase my salary by only a few dollars.

Trick: Apni marzi se marginal hi time pass karna chahiye ache career ke liye

3 Distort (verb)

Distort  - To twist out of the true meaning or proportion / to alter to give a false or unnatural picture or account.

To twist out of the true meaning or proportion / to alter to give a false or unnatural picture or account.

Hindi meaning: विकृत करना

Synonyms: Warp, Contort, Bend, Buckle, Deform, Misshape, Disfigure

Antonyms: Be Tenacious, Straighten

Example: Growing up without a family caused her to <strong>distort</strong> her views on familial relationships.

Trick: This meaning ko glat taught karke distort karte hai.

4 Foolhardy (adjective)

Foolhardy  - Recklessly bold or rash./ making hasty decisions without regard to danger or possible consequences.

Recklessly bold or rash./ making hasty decisions without regard to danger or possible consequences.

Hindi meaning: असावधान/उतावला

Synonyms: Reckless, Rash, Incautious, Careless, Heedless, Unwise, Imprudent

Antonyms: Careful, Cautious, Heedful, Prudent

Example: It was <strong>foolhardy</strong> of Rick to think he could pass the college entrance exam without studying.

Trick: Fool hote hai aese log jo foolhardy wala kam karte hai.

5 Fiddle (noun)

Fiddle  - An act of defrauding, cheating, or falsifying.

An act of defrauding, cheating, or falsifying.

Hindi meaning: जालसाज़ी

Synonyms: Fraud, Swindle, Wangle, Ruse, Wile, Deceptive Trick

Antonyms: Honesty, Transparency

Example: A con has to <strong>fiddle</strong> to achieve his deceptive goals.

Trick: Middle me aake fiddle karte hai

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6 Succor (noun)

Succor  - Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.

Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.

Hindi meaning: राहत/सहायता

Synonyms: Aid, Help, Assistance, Support

Antonyms: Hurt, Injury

Example: While they waited for the ambulance to arrive, Beth did whatever she could to <strong>succor</strong> the people who had been injured in the crash.

Trick: Hmare soccer ko succor chahiye

7 Contagion (noun)

Contagion  - Literal - spread by close contact (a disease) <strong>figurative</strong> - The spreading of a harmful idea or theory.

Literal - spread by close contact (a disease) <strong>figurative</strong> - The spreading of a harmful idea or theory.

Hindi meaning: संक्रमण

Synonyms: Contamination, Infection, Transmission (Of Disease Or A Theory)

Example: Washing your hands is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of the fatal <strong>contagion</strong>.

Trick: Is continent me bhout Contagion hai.

8 Semblance (noun)

Semblance  - The outward appearance or apparent form of something

The outward appearance or apparent form of something

Hindi meaning: आकार/आकृति/रूप

Synonyms: Form, Shape, Façade, Face

Example: Even though I was nervous during my presentation, I tried to project a <strong>semblance</strong> of calmness while speaking.

Trick: Inka Semblance resemblance karta hai ash se

9 Fetter (verb)

Fetter  - Confine or restrict (someone).

Confine or restrict (someone).

Hindi meaning: रोक लगाना

Synonyms: Restrict, Restrain, Constrain, Limit, Hinder, Hamper, Impede, Obstruct

Antonyms: Let Go, Liberate, Allow, Permit

Example: Your fear is the <strong>fetter</strong> preventing you from going after your dream.

Trick: Feet me fetter bandte hai

10 Superintend (verb)

Superintend  - Be responsible for the management or arrangement of (an activity or organization)

Be responsible for the management or arrangement of (an activity or organization)

Hindi meaning: संचालन करना/निरीक्षण करना

Synonyms: Supervise, Oversee, Watch, Conduct

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect

Example: Parents should <strong>superintend</strong> their children's education for their good upbringing.

Trick: Super intention se hi Superintend hota hai aesa event

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