10 new English words for 16 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 Tailor (verb)

Tailor  - Make or adapt for a particular purpose or person.

Make or adapt for a particular purpose or person.

Hindi meaning: अनुकूल बनाना

Synonyms: Customize, Adapt, Adjust, Modify, Change, Convert, Alter, Attune

Antonyms: Unfit, Disturb

Example: Kurt had to <strong>tailor</strong> to cooking and cleaning for himself when his marriage crumbled.

Trick: Tailor kapdo ko tailor bnate hai.

2 Orchestrate (verb)

Orchestrate  - Plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect.

Plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect.

Hindi meaning: आयोजित करना

Synonyms: Organize, Arrange, Compose, Coordinate, Set Up, Bring About, Manage

Antonyms: Disperse, Disorganize

Example: To take responsibility away from the bride and groom, an event planner was hired to <strong>orchestrate</strong> the wedding.

Trick: Orchestra bhulakar show Orchestrate kraya.

3 En route (adverb)

En route  - (During the course of a journey;) रास्ते में/के दौरान

(During the course of a journey;) रास्ते में/के दौरान

Synonyms: On The Way, In Transit, On The Journey, During The Journey, En Voyage

Example: <strong>En route</strong> to the Delhi, we stopped at the restaurant for a quick bit of refreshment.

Trick: Root se nikal dete hai jo inke en route me aa jate hai

4 Critique (noun)

Critique  - A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory.

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory.

Hindi meaning: समीक्षा

Synonyms: Analysis, Evaluation, Assessment, Appraisal

Antonyms: Negligence

Example: The author was angry when he received a negative <strong>critique</strong> of his novel.

Trick: Criticize karne ka kam hai critique ka.

5 Fleet (adjective)

Fleet  - Fast and nimble in movement.

Fast and nimble in movement.

Hindi meaning: वेगवान/शीघ्रगामी

Synonyms: Speedy, Fast, Rapid, Swift, Agile

Antonyms: Slow, Sluggish, Clumsy

Example: Since the thief was so <strong>fleet, </strong> it made it difficult to track his movements.

Trick: Inke feet bht fleet hai.

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6 Prodigious (adjective)

Prodigious  - Remarkably or impressively great

Remarkably or impressively great

Hindi meaning: अद्भुत/उत्कृष्ट

Synonyms: Amazing, Marvelous, Remarkable, Wonderful, Phenomenal, Miraculous, Impressive

Antonyms: Ordinary, Unremarkable, Insignificant

Example: She is very proud of her son who has a <strong>prodigious</strong> talent for playing the guitar.

Trick: Ye professor us ko prodigious lagte hai.

7 Apportion (verb)

Apportion  - Divide up and share out.

Divide up and share out.

Hindi meaning: विभाजित करना/बांट देना

Synonyms: Allocate, Distribute, Allot, Assign, Dispense

Example: The charity will <strong>apportion</strong> funds in a manner that will allow it to feed as many people as possible.

Trick: 1947 me ye portion tumhara , ye portion hmara karke , apportion kiya.

8 Idiosyncrasy (noun)

Idiosyncrasy  - A distinctive or peculiar feature or characteristic of a place or thing.

A distinctive or peculiar feature or characteristic of a place or thing.

Hindi meaning: विशिष्टता

Synonyms: Characteristic, Specialty, Quality, Feature, Individuality

Antonyms: Usualness

Example: Frustrated by his wife’s <strong>idiosyncrasy</strong> of following him around town, Jerry filed for divorce two months after his wedding.

Trick: Synergy bi apne aap me Idiosyncrasy hai .

9 Delve into (Phrasal verb)

Delve into  - To examine or study something carefully.

To examine or study something carefully.

Hindi meaning: समीक्षा करना/जांचना

Synonyms: Examine, Inspect, Scrutinize, Appraise, Investigate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect

Example: As a possible business investor, you should <strong>delve into</strong> the financial records before signing any agreement.

Trick: Evidence me drive karna padta hai delve into karne ke liye.

10 Bruise (verb)

Bruise  - Hurt (someone's feelings).

Hurt (someone's feelings).

Hindi meaning: ठेस पहुँचाना

Synonyms: Upset, Hurt, Pain, Displease, Distress, Grieve

Antonyms: Make Happy, Please, Comfort

Example: Her decision to live overseas <strong>bruised</strong> her mother.

Trick: Bruce lee ke sath koi bruise nhi kar skta.

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