10 new English words for 26 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 Muzzle (verb)

Muzzle  - ): Prevent (a person or group) from expressing their opinions freely.

): Prevent (a person or group) from expressing their opinions freely.

Hindi meaning: मुँह बंद करना या होना

Synonyms: Gag, Silence, Censor, Suppress, Stifle, Inhibit, Restrain

Antonyms: Support, Encourage, Motivate

Example: In a tyranny, the democratic voices are generally <strong>suppressed</strong>.

Trick: Puzzle muzzle karke solve hoti hai ,baate karte huye nhi.

2 Supersede (verb)

Supersede  - Take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use). (हटा देना)

Take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use). (हटा देना)

Hindi meaning: का स्थान ले लेना

Synonyms: Replace, Supplant, Substitute For, Displace

Antonyms: Keep, Stay, Retain, Hold

Example: The Supreme court decision will <strong>supersede</strong> the decision of the lower court.

Trick: Inki seat inhone ab supersede kr li

3 Oust (verb)

Oust  - Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.

Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.

Hindi meaning: बेदखल करना

Synonyms: Drive Out, Expel, Force Out, Throw Out, Remove, Remove From Office/Power, Unseat, Depose.

Antonyms: Hire, Place, Take In, Give, Hold, Keep

Example: Board members realized that they would have to have at least a 2/3 vote to <strong>oust</strong> the horrible president.

Trick: Aussi ko barish ne tournament me oust kiya

4 Endorse (verb)

Endorse  - To express one’s support or approval.

To express one’s support or approval.

Hindi meaning: समर्थन करना

Synonyms: Support, Espouse, Back, Ratify

Antonyms: Disapprove, Disagree, Oppose, Dissuade

Example: During the election, several celebrities held fundraising events to <strong>endorse</strong> their favorite candidates.

Trick: Inki theories ko hum end tak Endorse krenge

5 Forfeit (verb)

Forfeit  - Lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing./ lose or give up (something) as a necessary consequence of something else.

Lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing./ lose or give up (something) as a necessary consequence of something else.

Hindi meaning: अधिकार खो देना

Synonyms: Surrender, Relinquish, Give Up, Renounce, Be Deprived Of, Lose

Antonyms: Hold, Sty, Remain, Retain

Example: Henry will <strong>forfeit</strong> many of his expensive belongings before he files bankruptcy.

Trick: Four vote mile election me to ab security deposit Forfeit hoga

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6 Detention (noun)

Detention  - The action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody.

The action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody.

Hindi meaning: नजरबन्दी

Synonyms: Immurement, Imprisonment, Incarceration, Internment

Antonyms: Freedom, Liberation, Release

Example: The alleged men were kept in <strong>detention</strong> over security purposes.

Trick: Detain kiya matlab Detention kiya

7 Demote (verb)

Demote  - Move (someone) to a lower position or rank

Move (someone) to a lower position or rank

Hindi meaning: पदावनत करना

Synonyms: Downgrade, Relegate, Declass, Lower In Rank, Reduce In Rank

Antonyms: : Promote, Elevate, Upgrade

Example: Although he has proved his efficacy in his work, he was <strong>demoted</strong>.

Trick: Promote ka opposite demote

8 Vigilant (adjective)

Vigilant  - Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Hindi meaning: सतर्क

Synonyms: Argus-Eyed, Attentive, Observant, Open-Eyed, Alert, Watchful

Antonyms: Careless, Heedless, Ignorant, Inattentive, Incautious, Indiscreet

Example: Although this highway is a beautiful drive, you have to stay <strong>vigilant</strong> for deer and other animals in the road.

Trick: Ye aunty bi raat ko Vigilant karti hai.

9 Tinker with (Phrasal verb)

Tinker with  - To make unskilled or experimental efforts at repairing or improving something).

To make unskilled or experimental efforts at repairing or improving something).

Hindi meaning: ठीक करना/मरम्मत करना

Synonyms: Mend, Improve, Repair, Reform, Darn

Antonyms: Damage, Destruct, Harm, Hurt

Example: He <strong>tinkered with</strong> the engine all day but it still wouldn't start.

Trick: Aaj kal bache bi think karke chizo ko tinkar with karne ki koshish karte hai

10 Allegiance (noun)

Allegiance  - Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.

Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.

Hindi meaning: निष्ठा

Synonyms: Loyalty, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Obedience, Adherence, Devotion

Antonyms: Disloyalty, Disobedience, Faithlessness, Inconstancy, Treachery, Enmity

Example: A person should always be <strong>allegiant</strong> towards his work.

Trick: All gents logo ko Allegiance hona chahiye apne relationship ko lekar

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