10 new English words for 23 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 Ramification (noun)

Ramification  - A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event./ a change that makes a situation more complicated

A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event./ a change that makes a situation more complicated

Hindi meaning: असर

Synonyms: Consequence, Result, Outcome, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Source, Origin, Genesis

Example: Jason was shocked when he learned the <strong>ramification</strong> of his cheating was immediate expulsion from the university.

Trick: Ram ji vacation pe jahenge to acha ramification hoga

2 Encumber (verb)

Encumber  - Restrict or impede (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.

Restrict or impede (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.

Hindi meaning: अटकाना/उलझाना

Synonyms: Hamper, Hinder, Obstruct, Impede, Cramp, Inhibit, Restrict, Constrain, Restrain

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Clear, Facilitate

Example: Because the dictator wants to <strong>encumber</strong> rebels organizing against him, he closely monitors all anti-government organizations.

Trick: Inko kamre me bandh karke encumber kiya

3 Crux (noun)

Crux  - The decisive or most important point at issue.

The decisive or most important point at issue.

Hindi meaning: मूल बिंदु

Synonyms: Central Point, Main Point, Essential Part, Core, Centre, Nucleus, Kernel

Antonyms: Exterior, Extra, Outward, Superficial

Example: Once I heard the <strong>crux</strong> of my teacher’s lecture, I left class.

Trick: Sari bike ko me yamaha crux bike crux thi

4 Sabotage (noun)

Sabotage  - A deliberate damage.

A deliberate damage.

Hindi meaning: नुक़सान पहुंचाना

Synonyms: Destruction, Disruption, Subversion, Damage, Impairment

Antonyms: Assistance, Aiding

Example: Drinking alcohol after a workout will <strong>sabotage</strong> your efforts.

Trick: Sab stage pe aakar sabotage phuchate hai

5 Reparation (noun)

Reparation  - Something done or paid in expiation of a wrong

Something done or paid in expiation of a wrong

Hindi meaning: क्षतिपूर्ति/प्रायश्चित

Synonyms: Compensation, Recompense, Repayment, Remuneration

Antonyms: Damage, Demolition

Example: Although monetary <strong>reparation</strong> will help with the medical bills, it’s little compensation for the long-term pain and suffering caused by the drunk driver.

Trick: Preparation me jo first time galti hoti hai usko reparation karta rahna chahiye.

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6 Detenu (noun)

Detenu  - (A person held in custody, especially for political reasons.)

(A person held in custody, especially for political reasons.)

Hindi meaning: बंदी

Synonyms: Detainee, Hostage, Prisoner

Antonyms: Free, Liberated, Independent

Example: According to Vienna conventions, a <strong>detainee</strong> should be allowed for consular access.

Trick: Tanu ke complain karne se manu detanu ban gya

7 Row (noun)

Row  - A serious dispute.

A serious dispute.

Hindi meaning: झगड़ा

Synonyms: Contention, Disagreement, Altercation, Quarrelling, Dissension, Conflict, Strife, Discord

Antonyms: Accord, Agreement, Calm, Concord, Concurrence

Example: The current <strong>row</strong> between the two countries should be settled by dialogue.

Trick: India Pakistan match ki ticket ki row me bhout row hote hai

8 Pass muster (Phrasal verb)

Pass muster  - Be accepted as adequate or satisfactory.

Be accepted as adequate or satisfactory.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकृत होना

Synonyms: Be good enough, Come up to standard, Come up to scratch, Be acceptable/adequate, Be sufficient

Antonyms: Be in need of, Be lacking, Feel the want of, Be short of, Be deficient in

Example: I tried, but my efforts didn't <strong>pass muster</strong> to clear the exam.

Trick: Exam me passing marks aa jaye to inke liye pass muster hai

9 Wriggle out of (idiom)

Wriggle out of  - To extricate oneself by sly or subtle means from some situation / to avoid doing (something that one does not want to do) in some clever or dishonest way

To extricate oneself by sly or subtle means from some situation / to avoid doing (something that one does not want to do) in some clever or dishonest way

Hindi meaning: से बच निकालना

Synonyms: Avoid, Evade, Disengage, Elude, Dodge

Antonyms: Confront, Face, Encounter

Example: He always <strong>wriggles out of</strong> trouble by placing the blame on someone else.

Trick: Struggle karne se bdiya wriggle out of ho jayo inse

10 Vacuity (noun)

Vacuity  - Lack of thought or intelligence

Lack of thought or intelligence

Hindi meaning: निस्सारता

Synonyms: Empty-Headedness, Lack Of Thought, Lack Of Intelligence, Brainlessness Inanity, Stupidity

Antonyms: Discernment, Intelligence

Example: Although he had never been on an airplane, the old man could not resist making <strong>vacuous</strong> remarks about airline safety.

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