10 new English words for 2 June 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 Snag (noun)

Snag  - An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback.

An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback.

Hindi meaning: कठिनाई/बाधा

Synonyms: Obstacle, Difficulty, Complication, Hitch, Pitfall, Impediment

Antonyms: Benefit, Blessing, Help

Example: The <strong>snags</strong> that were ignored at the time of forming constitution are now creating turmoil in communities.

Trick: Trekking ke bich me snake aa gya to snag aa gyi

2 Inhere (verb)

Inhere  - (Of rights, powers, etc.) be vested in a person or group or attached to the ownership of a property.

(Of rights, powers, etc.) be vested in a person or group or attached to the ownership of a property.

Hindi meaning: अंतर्निहित होना

Synonyms: Vested In, Be Contained In, Be Expressed In, Be Existed In

Example: Since Mark has an <strong>inherent</strong> love for music, it is not surprising that he is a successful guitar player.

Trick: In hoke here rehne se inhere nhi ho skte

3 Outright (adverb)

Outright  - Wholly and completely.

Wholly and completely.

Hindi meaning: पूर्ण रूप से/प्रत्यक्ष रूप से

Synonyms: Completely, Entirely, Wholly, Fully, Totally, Absolutely, Altogether, In Every Aspect

Antonyms: Partially, Incompletely

Example: When the amateur chef poured a cup of salt into the recipe, his customers believed his bread was <strong>outright</strong> too salty.

Trick: Out jake right wrong nhi dekha jab outright jeeta duniya ko

4 On a par with (phrase)

On a par with  - (Equal in importance or quality to.)

(Equal in importance or quality to.)

Hindi meaning: के समान

Synonyms: Comparable With, Equivalent To, Much The Same As, Equal To, Of The Same Standard As

Antonyms: Disproportionately, Unevenly

Example: The new version of the software is <strong>on a par with</strong> the old one.

Trick: Par capita income ko on a par with dena chahiye GDP ke jaise

5 Uphold (verb)

Uphold  - Confirm or support (something which has been questioned).

Confirm or support (something which has been questioned).

Hindi meaning: समर्थन करना/अनुमोदन करना

Synonyms: Confirm, Endorse, Sustain, Validate, Ratify, Verify, Vindicate, Justify, Approve

Antonyms: Oppose, Protest, Abandon

Example: Minister took an oath to <strong>uphold</strong> the Constitution.

Trick: Nam ko up karke hold kiya to jitne ka uphold diya

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6 Per se (adverb)

Per se - By or in itself or themselves; intrinsically.

By or in itself or themselves; intrinsically.

Hindi meaning: असल में/स्वतः

Synonyms: By Its Very Nature, In Essence, By Definition, Essentially, Really, Indeed

Antonyms: Vaguely, Ambiguously, Falsely

Example: I'm not a doctor, <strong>per se, </strong> but my uncle is.

Trick: Actual growth per se ,per capita income se dekhi jati hai

7 Contravene (verb)

Contravene  - Offend against the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct). / to act against a rule or law.

Offend against the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct). / to act against a rule or law.

Hindi meaning: अवहेलना करना

Synonyms: Break, Breach, Fail to comply with, Violate, Infringe

Antonyms: Obey, Comply, Abide By, Follow

Example: The unauthorized reproduction of the book <strong>contravenes</strong> copyright laws.

Trick: Kon travel ke waqt contravene krega

8 Momentous (adjective)

Momentous  - Of great importance or significance,

Of great importance or significance,

Hindi meaning: आवश्यक/प्रभावशाली/महत्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Significant, Epoch-Making, Critical, Crucial, Vital, Decisive, Pivotal, Weighty

Antonyms: Insignificant, Meaningless, Ordinary, Trivial, Unimportant

Example: Winning the world cup was <strong>Momentous</strong> moment for Indian team.

Trick: Jo present moment me jite hai vo Momentous log hote hai

9 Flimsy (adjective)

Flimsy  - Insubstantial and easily damaged.

Insubstantial and easily damaged.

Hindi meaning: कमज़ोर/सारहीन

Synonyms: Insubstantial, Slight, Light, Fragile, Breakable, Frail, Shaky, Unstable

Antonyms: Healthy, Strong, Convincing, Firm, Heavy, Reasonable

Example: The judge was displeased with the lawyer, because he kept on interrupting the proceedings with one <strong>flimsy</strong> argument after another.

Trick: Pta nhi kyu ye film box office me bht Flimsy rhi

10 Insurmountable (adjective)

Insurmountable  - Too great to be overcome.

Too great to be overcome.

Hindi meaning: अजेय/अलंघ्य

Synonyms: Insuperable, Unconquerable, Invincible, Unassailable

Antonyms: Beatable, Attainable, Defeatable

Example: Because of the <strong>insurmountable</strong> obstacles facing his candidacy, William decided that he would not run for the position.

Trick: Summit karna is mountain pe ab Insurmountable nhi rha

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