10 new English words for 7 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 Dissension (noun)

Dissension  - Disagreement that leads to discord.

Disagreement that leads to discord.

Hindi meaning: मतभेद

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Dissent, Conflict, Strife, Discord

Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Concurrence

Example: When the dictator took over the country, he swore to punish everyone who had dared to <strong>dissent</strong> with his rule in the past.

Trick: INC ke is session me dissension ho gya tha.

2 Grim (adjective)

Grim  - Very serious or gloomy.

Very serious or gloomy.

Hindi meaning: ख़राब/गिरता हुआ

Synonyms: Gloomy, Bad, Declining, Bleak, Dreary, Dingy

Antonyms: Bright, Cheerful, Joyful, Pleasant

Example: The soldiers were <strong>grim</strong> after losing many of their comrades in battle.

Trick: Gum me rahne wale log grim rahte hai.

3 Prognosis (noun)

Prognosis  - A forecast of the likely outcome of a situation.

A forecast of the likely outcome of a situation.

Hindi meaning: पूर्वानुमान

Synonyms: Forecast, Prediction, Projection, Prognostication, Prophecy

Example: Since the cancer has already spread through Jim’s body, his life expectancy <strong>prognosis</strong> is quite poor.

Trick: Doctor diagnosis karte hai Prognosis nhi.

4 Seductive (adjective)

Seductive  - Having alluring or tempting qualities.

Having alluring or tempting qualities.

Hindi meaning: आकर्षक/प्रलोभी

Synonyms: Tempting, Alluring, Captivating, Charming, Enticing, Fascinating

Antonyms: Disenchanting, Repellent, Repulsive, Unattractive

Example: strong>Seductive</strong> blobs of color drew the woman’s eyes to the most fascinating painting in the gallery.

Trick: Sid seductive attractive hote hai is movie me

5 Decimate (verb)

Decimate  - Literally - to destroy or greatly decrease in size or number. Figuratively- drastically reduce the strength or effectiveness of (something).

Literally - to destroy or greatly decrease in size or number. Figuratively- drastically reduce the strength or effectiveness of (something).

Hindi meaning: नुकसान पहुँचाना/प्रभावशीलता कम कर देना

Synonyms: Curtail, Dwindle, Diminish, Retrench

Antonyms: Ascend, Develop, Strengthen

Example: The Victory of BJP in Delhi MCD elections has <strong>decimated</strong> the claimed dominance of AAP.

Trick: Aese desi mate kabi team ko decimate nhi phuchate .

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6 Fledgling (adjective)

Fledgling  - A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.

A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.

Hindi meaning: अनुभवहीन

Synonyms: Apprentice, Novice, Inexperienced, Greenhorn, Neophyte

Antonyms: Mature, Experienced, Expert

Example: Because Jackson is a <strong>fledgling</strong> quarterback, he needs to train with the veteran players on his football team.

Trick: Flag isliye diya kyoki fledge nhi hai .

7 Rarity (noun)

Rarity  - The state or quality of being rare.

The state or quality of being rare.

Hindi meaning: दुर्लभता/अनूठापन

Synonyms: Infrequency, Rareness, Unusualness, Uncommonness, Uniqueness

Antonyms: Normality, Regularity, Standard, Usualness

Example: The <strong>rarity</strong> of the disease makes it difficult to diagnose.

Trick: Rare hi milte hai aese rarity log .

8 Trade-off (noun)

Trade-off - A balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features

A balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features

Hindi meaning: समझौताकारी तालमेल

Synonyms: Adjustment, Settlement, Compact

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement

Example: As a means of <strong>trade-off</strong>, she finally agreed to work overtime with flexible hours permission.

Trick: Trade karte hai to trade off bi karna padta hai.

9 Sift (verb)

Sift  - Examine (something) thoroughly so as to isolate that which is most important.

Examine (something) thoroughly so as to isolate that which is most important.

Hindi meaning: जाँच कर निकालना/परखना

Synonyms: Examine, Inspect, Scrutinize, Pore Over, Investigate, Analyze

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect

Example: With the hope of finding survivors, the rescuers slowly <strong>sift</strong> through debris.

Trick: Swift car ko sift kiya launching se phle.

10 Aberration (noun)

Aberration  - (A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected)

(A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected)

Hindi meaning: पथांतरण

Synonyms: Deviation, Divergence, Anomaly, Departure, Digression

Antonyms: Conformity, Regularity

Example: Shelley’s angry retort was an <strong>aberration</strong> from her normally quiet demeanor.

Trick: Drought me ration ki line bi aberration ho jatii hai.

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