10 new English words for 24 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 Tenor (noun)

Tenor  - The general meaning, sense, or content of something.

The general meaning, sense, or content of something.

Hindi meaning: अभिप्राय/आशय

Synonyms: Sense, Meaning, Purpose, Substance

Example: The <strong>tenor</strong> of his remarks was clear that he immediately wanted to be relieved from drudgery.

Trick: Inke ten din ke tour ka tenor business hota hai

2 Ingratiate (verb)

Ingratiate  - Bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.

Bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.

Hindi meaning: अनुग्रह प्राप्त करना

Synonyms: Flatter, Curry favor with, Find the favor of, Get on the good side of, Get in someone's good books

Antonyms: Offend, Repel, Repulse, Deter

Example: In elections, the candidate will try to <strong>ingratiate</strong> himself with voters by promising to reduce taxes.

Trick: Boss ko bar bar great bta kar ingratiate karte hai

3 Precarious (adjective)

Precarious  - Characterized by a lack of security or stability that threatens with danger/ not securely held or in position.

Characterized by a lack of security or stability that threatens with danger/ not securely held or in position.

Hindi meaning: अनिश्चित/अस्थिर

Synonyms: Uncertain, Insecure, Unsure, Unpredictable, Risky

Antonyms: Certain, Secure, Stable

Example: After losing the job, our financial situation became <strong>precarious</strong>.

Trick: Jo care nhi krega books ki vo uska future precarious ho jaega

4 Candour (noun)

Candour  - The quality of being open and honest; frankness.

The quality of being open and honest; frankness.

Hindi meaning: सरलता

Synonyms: Frankness, Glasnost, Honesty, Candidness, Truthfulness, Sincerity, Forthrightness, Probity

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Unfairness, Artifice, Deception

Example: The politician’s <strong>candor</strong> and honesty made him the favorite candidate in the election.

Trick: Ye candidate candour hai

5 Sermonize (verb)

Sermonize  - Deliver an opinionated and dogmatic talk to someone. / compose or deliver a sermon.

Deliver an opinionated and dogmatic talk to someone. / compose or deliver a sermon.

Hindi meaning: उपदेश देना

Synonyms: Preach, Evangelize, Pontificate

Example: Bhuvnesh is a kind of teacher who can talk to his students about serious subjects without <strong>sermonizing</strong>.

Trick: Ye sabke samne bhout acha sermon dete hai

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6 Damn (verb)

Damn  - Criticize strongly.

Criticize strongly.

Hindi meaning: आलोचना करना

Synonyms: Condemn, Censure, Criticize, Denounce, Deplore, Decry, Revile

Antonyms: Praise, Cherish, Extol, Commend

Example: The editor <strong>damned</strong> the author's work as trite.

Trick: Bhout log dam bnane par damned karte hai

7 Ennoble (verb)

Ennoble  - Lend greater dignity or nobility of character to.

Lend greater dignity or nobility of character to.

Hindi meaning: अभिजात वर्ग का सदस्य बनाना

Synonyms: Dignify, Honour, Bestow Honour On, Exalt, Elevate, Add Distinction To

Antonyms: Condemn, Denounce, Humiliate

Example: Her skill and talent <strong>ennoble</strong> her profession.

Trick: Noble kam kroge to ennoble milega

8 Fritter away (Phrasal verb)

Fritter away - To waste something foolishly.

To waste something foolishly.

Hindi meaning: गँवाना

Synonyms: Waste, Squander, Spend Foolishly

Antonyms: Utilize, Avail, Harness

Example: Do not <strong>fritter away</strong> your youth time in wasteful things.

Trick: Itne sa feet aage rkne se match frittering away ho jata hai

9 Meddle (verb)

Meddle  - Interfere in something that is not one's concern.

Interfere in something that is not one's concern.

Hindi meaning: दखल देना

Synonyms: Interfere, Intervene, Tamper, Obtrude

Antonyms: Avoid, Eschew, Shun

Example: The government should never <strong>meddle with</strong> religious affairs.

Trick: Do logo ke middle me aake meddle m nhi karna chahiye

10 Rapprochement (noun)

Rapprochement  - An establishment or resumption of harmonious relations. / an agreement reached by opposing parties.

An establishment or resumption of harmonious relations. / an agreement reached by opposing parties.

Hindi meaning: घनिष्ठता

Synonyms: Harmonization, Reconciliation, Agreement, Cordiality, Friendliness

Antonyms: Aloofness, Disagreement, Hostility

Example: After the warring countries reached a <strong>rapprochement, </strong> things in the area are now more politically calm.

Trick: Ladke ko approach karna padta hai rapprochement ke liye

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