10 new English words for 17 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 Tizzy (noun)

Tizzy  - A state of nervous excitement or agitation

A state of nervous excitement or agitation

Hindi meaning: घबराहट

Synonyms: Churning, Discomposure, Disorder, Disturbance, Turmoil, Unrest

Antonyms: Calm, Comfort, Control, Ease, Liking

Example: My head was in a <strong>tizzy</strong> as I was walking towards the saint.

2 Impleaded (verb)

Impleaded  - Prosecute or take proceedings against

Prosecute or take proceedings against

Hindi meaning: अभियोग लगाना / पक्षकार बनाना

Synonyms: Arraign, Indict, Litigate, Suo, Try

Antonyms: Exonerate, Free, Liberate, Halt, Pardon

Example: It has rightly been maintained, that he could <strong>implead</strong> his master in consequence of an agreement with him.

3 Pertained (verb)

Pertained  - Be in effect or existence in a specified place or at a specified time

Be in effect or existence in a specified place or at a specified time

Hindi meaning: सम्बद्ध होना

Synonyms: Associate, Belong, Combine, Join, Relate, Vest

Antonyms: Disconnect, Divide, Disjoin, Part, Separate

Example: Your questions should <strong>pertain</strong> directly to the discussion topic.

4 Metamorphosed (verb)

Metamorphosed  - Undergo metamorphosis

Undergo metamorphosis

Hindi meaning: रूपांतरित होना

Synonyms: Alter, Change, Mutate, Transmogrify, Vary

Antonyms: Continue, Keep, Remain, Stagnate, Stay

Example: The meta-sedimentary rocks of the Archean include <strong>metamorphosed</strong> limestone, and schists which carry carbonaceous matter in the form of graphite.

5 Specious (adjective)

Specious  - Superficially plausible, but actually wrong

Superficially plausible, but actually wrong

Hindi meaning: दिखावटी

Synonyms: Delusive, Incorrect, Erroneous, False, Plausible

Antonyms: Accurate, Credible, Genuine, Real, Valid

Example: Several weight loss products on the market make <strong>specious</strong> claims as to their effectiveness.

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6 Subservient (adjective)

Subservient  - Less important; subordinate

Less important; subordinate

Hindi meaning: सहायक

Synonyms: Accessory, Additional, Extra, Reserve, Subsidiary

Antonyms: Principal, Primary, Important, Main

Example: In order to be a good waitress, you need to be somewhat <strong>subservient</strong> as you wait on customers.

7 Conjugal (adjective)

Conjugal  - Relating to marriage

Relating to marriage

Hindi meaning: वैवाहिक

Synonyms: Bridal, Married, Matrimonial, Nuptial, Wedded

Antonyms: Bare, Bachelor, Single, Spinster

Example: The bride and groom were looking forward to <strong>conjugal</strong> bliss for the rest of their lives.

8 Compendium (noun)

Compendium  - A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication

A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication

Hindi meaning: संकलन

Synonyms: Abstract, Brief, Guide, Handbook, Overview

Antonyms: Unabridgement

Example: At the exhibit, five of the artist’s paintings will be displayed together as a <strong>compendium</strong>.

9 Reluctance (noun)

Reluctance  - Unwillingness or disinclination to do something

Unwillingness or disinclination to do something

Hindi meaning: अनिच्छा

Synonyms: Doubt, Hesitancy, Hesitation, Questioning, Unwilling

Antonyms: Certainty, Decisive, Resolution

Example: He tossed in a hint of <strong>reluctance</strong>, just for good measure.

10 Neoteric (adjective)

Neoteric  - New or modern; recent

New or modern; recent

Hindi meaning: हाल का; नया

Synonyms: Fresh, Just out, Latest, Now, Original

Antonyms: Experienced, Exhausted, Normal, Old, Worn

Example: The <strong>neoterics</strong> had written poems to their mistresses as if they were goddesses.

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