10 new English words for 31 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 Lingua franca (noun)

Lingua franca  - A language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different.

A language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different.

Hindi meaning: संवादशील भाषा

Synonyms: Common Language, Jargon, Communication Language, Parlance

Example: English is rapidly becoming the <strong>lingua franca</strong> of Asia.

Trick: Language friends ke bich me Lingua franca hoti hai

2 Fait accompli (noun)

Fait accompli - A thing that has already happened or been decided before those affected hear about it, leaving them with no option but to accept it.

A thing that has already happened or been decided before those affected hear about it, leaving them with no option but to accept it.

Hindi meaning: निर्विवादित तथ्य

Synonyms: Accomplished Fact, Irreversible Act, Presumably Irreversible, Undeniable Fact

Example: Since the demolition of the historic site is a <strong>fait accompli</strong>, a protest would be fruitless

Trick: Faith wali chizo ko log Fait accompli accept kar lete hai

3 Stipulate (verb)

Stipulate  - To insist upon something as a condition of an agreement or provision

To insist upon something as a condition of an agreement or provision

Hindi meaning: नियम करना

Synonyms: Designate, Specify, Set Out, Lay Down, Set Forth

Antonyms: Break Off

Example: The contracts of the baseball players <strong>stipulate</strong> they must attend all practices and games.

Trick: Company me late aane ko lekar time Stipulate liya gya hai

4 Litigant (noun)

Litigant  - A person involved in a lawsuit.

A person involved in a lawsuit.

Hindi meaning: मुक़दमेबाज़

Synonyms: Opponent In Law, Plaintiff, Claimant, Complainant, Petitioner, Appellant

Example: The <strong>litigant</strong> sued the medical practice for negligence, due to misdiagnoses of his mother’s illness, which resulted in death.

Trick: Gents log bhout litigant hote hai.

5 Backlash (noun)

Backlash  - A strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development.

A strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिक्षेप/पलटाव

Synonyms: Adverse Reaction/Response, Counteraction, Counterblast, Repercussions, Reverberations

Antonyms: Cause, Source

Example: School administration also fears a <strong>backlash</strong> from parents if school fee is increased unreasonably.

Trick: corrupt logo ko back karoge to BACKLASH jhelna padhega

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6 Preclude (verb)

Preclude  - (Prevent from happening)

(Prevent from happening)

Hindi meaning: रोकना/होने न देना

Synonyms: Prevent, Stop, Prohibit, Debar, Interdict, Block, Bar, Hinder

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Facilitate

Example: The young gymnast has suffered an injury which will <strong>preclude</strong> him from being part of the Olympic team.

Trick: Chori hone pe police clew ke liye preclude karti hai

7 Populace (noun)

Populace  - The people living in a particular country or area.

The people living in a particular country or area.

Hindi meaning: जनसाधारण

Synonyms: Inhabitants, Residents, Natives, Public, Rabble

Example: More police officers are needed to keep the <strong>populace</strong> calm during the protest march.

Trick: Populace logo se hi population badhti hai.

8 Coin (verb)

Coin  - Invent (a new word or phrase).

Invent (a new word or phrase).

Hindi meaning: आविष्कार करना/ईज़ाद करना

Synonyms: Invent, Create, Devise, Conceive, Originate, Formulate, Fabricate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect

Example: Chillax is a recently <strong>coined</strong> word added to dictionary which means Calm down and relaxes.

Trick: Koi na koi har word ko coin karta hai

9 Impugn (verb)

Impugn  - Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive)

Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive)

Hindi meaning: वाद-विवाद करना

Synonyms: Dispute, Gainsay, Contradict, Call Into Question, Oppose

Antonyms: Support, Allow, Agree

Example: An atheist is quick to <strong>impugn</strong> the concept of a supreme power.

Trick: Is pug ko leker impugn hai

10 Obsolete (adjective)

Obsolete  - Of a kind or style no longer current./ no longer in use or no longer useful.

Of a kind or style no longer current./ no longer in use or no longer useful.

Hindi meaning: अप्रचलित

Synonyms: Outdated, Archaic, Anachronistic, Defunct, Extinct

Antonyms: Current, Modern, New, Contemporary, In vogue

Example: If you look inside of most classrooms, you will not see chalkboards because they are nearly <strong>obsolete</strong> in education today.

Trick: Ab to late ho gye bachne me ye Obsolete ho gyi

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