10 new English words for 19 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 Perceive (verb)

Perceive  - Interpret or regard (someone or something) in a particular way.)

Interpret or regard (someone or something) in a particular way.)

Hindi meaning: की दृष्टि से देखना

Synonyms: Look On, View, Regard, Consider, Think Of, Judge

Antonyms: Overlook, Ignore

Example: A racist man will <strong>perceive</strong> a person as dangerous for no reason other than skin color.

Trick: Parents ki perceive se dekho, late aana kitna galat hai.

2 Mediocre (adjective)

Mediocre  - Of only average quality; not very good.

Of only average quality; not very good.

Hindi meaning: साधारण/औसत दर्जे का

Synonyms: Ordinary, Common, Indifferent, Average, Medium, Moderate

Antonyms: Excellent, Exceptional, Extraordinary, First-Class, Superior

Example: George will never get promoted if he keeps doing <strong>mediocre</strong> work.

Trick: Radio kridna ab mediocre ho gya hai.

3 Elite (noun)

Elite  - A selected group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.

A selected group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.

Hindi meaning: सर्वोत्कृष्ट/उच्च वर्ग

Synonyms: Upper Class, Privileged Class, First Class, Best, Elected

Antonyms: Inferior, Poor, Second-Rate, Common, Low-Class

Example: Because Anna is quite wealthy, she sends her children to the area’s most <strong>elite</strong> school.

Trick: Antique light hoti hai elite ghar me.

4 Ratchet up (Phrasal verb)

Ratchet up  - To cause to increase (in value).

To cause to increase (in value).

Hindi meaning: बढ़ा देना

Synonyms: Go High, Escalate, Step Up, Heighten

Antonyms: Lower, Come Down, Slump

Example: Because of lower supply, the electricity prices will <strong>ratchet up</strong> this year,

Trick: Raat me chata pda to ratchet up ho gya gussa.

5 Internalize (verb)

Internalize  - Make (attitudes or behaviour) part of one's nature

Make (attitudes or behaviour) part of one's nature

Hindi meaning: आत्मसार कर लेना/मान लेना

Synonyms: Incorporate, Embody, Attribute, Personalize

Antonyms: Detach, Keep Away

Example: Ms. Fielding’s charity trips with her children to the hospitals and schools were done so they would <strong>internalize</strong> the true spirit of helping others.

Trick: Pakistan internalize kre ya na kre par ander se to manege India achi team hai.

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6 Loathe (noun)

Loathe  - Feel intense dislike or disgust for.

Feel intense dislike or disgust for.

Hindi meaning: नफ़रत होना

Synonyms: Hate, Detest, Abhor, Despise, Abominate, Dislike

Antonyms: Admire, Adore, Cherish, Like, Love

Example: If you <strong>loathe</strong> your financial situation, then consider going on a budget.

Trick: Lofer ko log loathe karte hai.

7 Malady (noun)

Malady  - A serious problem./ a disease or ailment.

A serious problem./ a disease or ailment.

Hindi meaning: व्याधि/खराबी

Synonyms: Ailment, Illness, Problem, Mess

Antonyms: Boon, Aid, Solution

Example: Jane created a fake <strong>malady</strong> so she would not have to go to work.

Trick: Is lady ke pass kai malady hai.

8 Wretched (adjective)

Wretched  - In a very unhappy or unfortunate state. / of poor quality; very bad. (दयनीय/खराब (जिसे सुधार की आवश्यकता हो))

In a very unhappy or unfortunate state. / of poor quality; very bad. (दयनीय/खराब (जिसे सुधार की आवश्यकता हो))

Synonyms: Miserable, Sorrowful, Abject, Dismal

Antonyms: Blessed, Bright, In Good State

Example: After a night of overindulging in rich foods and alcoholic drinks, I am <strong>wretched</strong>.

Trick: Bekar jgah reach karke wretched hote hai.

9 Virtuous (adjective)

Virtuous  - Having or showing high moral standards.

Having or showing high moral standards.

Hindi meaning: कलाप्रवीण/नेक

Synonyms: Righteous, Good, Moral, Ethical, Upright, Principled

Antonyms: Sinful, Unethical, Vile, Wicked

Example: Ellen made a <strong>virtuous</strong> choice to give her lottery winnings to the children’s hospital.

10 Honorific (adjective)

Honorific  - Given as a mark of respect

Given as a mark of respect

Hindi meaning: सम्माननीय

Synonyms: Respectful, Admiring, Appreciative, Deferential, Gracious

Antonyms: Discourteous, Disrespectful, Unmannered

Example: The alleged man addressed the judge <strong>honorifically</strong>, hoping that his reverence would earn him a pardon.

Trick: Honor milta hai to honorific ban jate hai sab.

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