10 new English words for 15 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 Startle (verb)

Startle  - Cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.

Cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.

Hindi meaning: चौंक पड़ना

Synonyms: Surprise, Alarm, Give Someone A Shock, Amaze, Astonish, Astound.

Example: Videos which shock and <strong>startle</strong> people often go viral on the Internet.

Trick: Din me star dikh jahenge to Startle ho jaenge

2 Orthodox (adjective)

Orthodox  - Following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice.

Following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice.

Hindi meaning: परम्परानिष्ठ/धर्मनिष्ठ

Synonyms: Conservative, Traditional, Conformist, Conventional

Antonyms: Unconventional, Unorthodox, Untraditional

Example: The tenured economic professors who had taught their <strong>orthodox</strong> ideas for years did not appreciate questions from the newly hired professor.

Trick: Ortho ke ilaz india me abhi bhi Orthodox trike se hote hai.

3 Taboo (noun)

Taboo  - A social or religious custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing.

A social or religious custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबंध/निषेध

Synonyms: Prohibition, Proscription, Veto, Ban, Restriction, Non-Acceptance

Antonyms: Acceptable, Allowed, OK

Example: In the old days, even the idea of a <strong>homosexual</strong> relationship was viewed as a taboo arrangement.

Trick: laltop pe kam karte waqt bacho ko koi bhi tab dabane ke liye Taboo karte hai

4 Vivid (adjective)

Vivid  - Lively and vigorous.

Lively and vigorous.

Hindi meaning: जीवंत/प्रबल

Synonyms: Dynamic, Flamboyant, Lively, Animated, Spirited, Vibrant

Antonyms: Boring, Dark, Dull, Gloomy

Example: The artist was known for his <strong>vivid</strong> paintings that were distinguished by their colorful hues.

Trick: Kuch ki life wife aane se vivid ho jati hai

5 Preach (verb)

Preach  - Publicly proclaim or teach (a religious message or belief).

Publicly proclaim or teach (a religious message or belief).

Hindi meaning: उपदेश करना/प्रवचन करना

Synonyms: Give A Sermon, Sermonize, Teach, Advocate

Example: Practice what you <strong>preach</strong>—don't smoke if you tell your children not to smoke.

Trick: Preacher sabko reach karke Preach karte hai.

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6 Chivalrous (adjective)

Chivalrous  - (Of a man or his behavior) courteous and gallant

(Of a man or his behavior) courteous and gallant

Hindi meaning: उदार/शिष्ट

Synonyms: Gallant, Gentlemanly, Honorable, Respectful, Courteous

Antonyms: Rude, Boorish, Unmannerly

Example: When the <strong>chivalrous</strong> man politely asked me to dance, I immediately accepted his invitation.

Trick: Dosto ko jo shivas pila de vo Chivalrous hai

7 Despise (verb)

Despise  - Feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.

Feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.

Hindi meaning: तिरस्कार करना

Synonyms: Detest, Hate, Loathe, Abhor, Abominate, Execrate, Regard With Contempt

Antonyms: Admire, Adore, Cherish, Praise

Example: Because Sarah is disabled, she tends to <strong>despise</strong> non-disabled people who use handicapped parking spaces.

Trick: Pakistani spy ko sab despise karenge

8 Pariah (noun)

Pariah  - An outcast./  a member of a low caste

An outcast./ a member of a low caste

Hindi meaning: अछूत/परित्यक्त

Synonyms: Outcast, Persona Non Grata, Leper, Reject, Untouchable

Example: When the dacoit was released from prison, he was treated like a <strong>pariah</strong> in his community.

Trick: Paraye logo ko Pariah nhi karna chahiye .

9 Grumble (verb)

Grumble  - Complain about something in a bad-tempered way.

Complain about something in a bad-tempered way.

Hindi meaning: असन्तोष दिखलाना

Synonyms: Complain, Moan, Groan, Whine, Mutter, Grouse

Antonyms: Compliment, Praise

Example: There's been a lot of <strong>grumbling</strong> among the employees as many of them did not get a hike.

Trick: Zyada kilo ka dumbbell nhi utha to grumble ho gya .

10 Gulf (noun)

Gulf  - A large difference or division between two people or groups, or between viewpoints, concepts, or situations.

A large difference or division between two people or groups, or between viewpoints, concepts, or situations.

Hindi meaning: बड़ा अन्तर

Synonyms: Divergence, Polarity, Division, Separation, Difference

Antonyms: Sameness, Alikeness

Example: The <strong>gulf </strong>in the prices of Phones is due to quality of software and hardware.

Trick: UAE aur baki gulf nations me bhout gulf hai

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