10 new English words for 14 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 Mundane (adjective)

Mundane  - Of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.

Of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.

Hindi meaning: सांसारिक

Synonyms: Earthly, Worldly, Terrestrial, Material, Non-Spiritual

Antonyms: Extraordinary, Heavenly, Supernatural

Example: Prayer and meditation helped her put her <strong>mundane</strong> worries aside.

Trick: Monday ko mundane chizo ke liye bhagte hai.

2 Pander (verb)

Pander - Gratify or indulge

Gratify or indulge

Hindi meaning: सन्तुष्ट करना/ख़ुश करना

Synonyms: gratify, satiate, please, cater to.

Antonyms: anger, annoy, disappoint, disturb, frustrate, upset.

Example: I hate reality shows because I believe they <strong>pander</strong> to people who enjoy watching immoral activities.

Trick: Phla gift mila pen ka ,to pander ho gya.

3 Amenable (adjective)

Amenable  - Easily persuaded or controlled.

Easily persuaded or controlled.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिसंवेदी तथा आज्ञाकारी

Synonyms: Compliant, Acquiescent, Manageable, Controllable, Governable

Antonyms: Obstinate, Ungovernable, Unmanageable

Example: Since the superintendent does not want the teachers to go on strike, he is very <strong>amenable</strong> to listening to their concerns.

Trick: Mena kumari able thi , amenable thi.

4 Fulcrum (noun)

Fulcrum  - A thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation.

A thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation.

Hindi meaning: आधार/प्रमुख बिन्दु

Synonyms: Pivot, Nucleus, Centre, Hub, Crux, Keystone

Antonyms: Exterior, Insignificant

Example: The factory is the <strong>fulcrum</strong> of our town because most of our citizens work there.

Trick: Ye chiz phal ka fulcrum hai .

5 Omnipresent (noun)

Omnipresent  - Widely or constantly encountered; widespread.

Widely or constantly encountered; widespread.

Hindi meaning: सर्वव्यापी

Synonyms: Ubiquitous, Universal, Worldwide, Global, All-Pervasive

Antonyms: Limited, Confined

Example: My religious grandmother believes God is an <strong>omnipresent</strong> being who sees all and knows all.

Trick: Ek time pe omni gadi har jgah omnipresent thi.

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6 Perpetually (adverb)

Perpetually  - Without interruption /everlastingly; for all time

Without interruption /everlastingly; for all time

Hindi meaning: निरंतर रूप से

Synonyms: Constantly, Endlessly, Always, Forever, Continuously, Everlastingly

Antonyms: In a halted or interrupted way

Example: The region(Syria) is in a state of <strong>perpetual</strong> war.

Trick: Ye person pero se perpetual chalte rahte hai.

7 Solace (noun)

Solace  - Comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness.

Comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness.

Hindi meaning: सांत्वना/तसल्ली

Synonyms: Consolation, Condolence, Assuagement

Antonyms: Distress, Torture, Affliction, Torment

Example: Although Liza was distraught during her father’s funeral, she later found <strong>solace</strong> by looking at the family photo album.

Trick: Pure din ke baad shoe lace ko kholne se solace milta hai.

8 Ephemeral (adjective)

Ephemeral  - Lasting for a very short time.

Lasting for a very short time.

Hindi meaning: अल्पकालिक/क्षणिक

Synonyms: Transient, Fleeting, Short-Lived, Momentary, Fugacious

Antonyms: Enduring, Lasting, Long-Lived, Permanent, Perpetual

Example: The thunderstorm was <strong>ephemeral</strong>, starting suddenly and gone within seconds.

Trick: Jo mar jaye vo ephemeral.

9 Satiation (noun)

Satiation  - The state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more.

The state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more.

Hindi meaning: संतृप्ति/ संतोष

Synonyms: Satisfaction, Indulgence, Gratification, Contentment, Fulfillment

Antonyms: Hunger, Starvation, Want, Lack

Example: A trip to the library will <strong>satiate</strong> Jeremy’s thirst for knowledge.

Trick: Saturday ko satiation ke liye pub jate hai.

10 Beckon (verb)

Beckon  - To summon or signal

To summon or signal

Hindi meaning: संकेत करना या होना

Synonyms: Signal, Gesture, Sign, Summon, Entice, Invite

Antonyms: Repel, Repulse, Deter

Example: Because I was hungry, the restaurant seemed to <strong>beckon</strong> to me.

Trick: Beck me se gadi aati hai to beckon dete hai dosto ko

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