10 new English words for 29 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 Outcome (noun)

Outcome  - The way a thing turns out; a consequence

The way a thing turns out; a consequence

Hindi meaning: परिणाम

Synonyms: Aftereffect, Aftermath, Conclusion, Payback, Result

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Start

Example: There is no single event that determines the <strong>outcome</strong> of one's destiny.

Trick: Ghar se out jake hi outcome milte hai,ghar pe nhi.

2 Contours (noun)

Contours  - An outline representing the shape or form of something

An outline representing the shape or form of something

Hindi meaning: रूप-रेखा

Synonyms: Curve, Figure, Form, Lineament, Shape

Antonyms: Disorder, Shapelessness

Example: At the same time it cannot be denied that these maps, unless the <strong>contours</strong> are inserted at short intervals, lack graphic expression.

Trick: Civil engineers tour pe jake contour bnate hai.

3 Crackdown (noun)

Crackdown  - A series of severe measures to restrict undesirable people or behavior

A series of severe measures to restrict undesirable people or behavior

Hindi meaning: कार्रवाई

Synonyms: Clampdown, Crush, Repress, Stop, Suppress

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Encourage, Help, Start

Example: The police began a <strong>crackdown</strong> on illegal liquor shop.

Trick: Secret code crack karke terrorist pe crackdown kiya.

4 Sovereignty (noun)

Sovereignty  - Supreme power or authority

Supreme power or authority

Hindi meaning: संप्रभुता

Synonyms: Dominance, Preeminence, Prepotency, Supremacy

Antonyms: Cringing, Giving in, Submission, Yielding

Example: The Indian fought heroically to defend their homeland’s <strong>sovereignty</strong>.

Trick: Apne 100 soldiers ne apni Sovereignty bchayi thi.

5 Shoved (verb)

Shoved  - Pushed someone or something roughly

Pushed someone or something roughly

Hindi meaning: धकेला

Synonyms: Boosted, Drove, Nudged, Pressed, Propelled

Antonyms: Discouraged, Halted, Hindered, Pulled

Example: He <strong>shoved</strong> me into the pool.

Trick: Kuch show karne ke bhane shoved kiya.

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6 Conceded (verb)

Conceded  - Admitted or agreed that something is true after first denying or resisting it

Admitted or agreed that something is true after first denying or resisting it

Hindi meaning: स्वीकार किया

Synonyms: Accepted, Accorded, Admitted, Capitulated, Caved in

Antonyms: Defended, Denied, Refused, Repudiated, Vetoed

Example: After Rohan beat me at chess five times, I <strong>conceded</strong> that he was the better player.

Trick: Inhone aapki seat le li to inhone concede kiya.

7 Wailing (verb)

Wailing  - A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger

A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger

Hindi meaning: चिल्लाना / किकियाना

Synonyms: Howling, Mourning, Sniveling, Sobbing, Weeping

Antonyms: Complimenting, Gloating, Praising, Rejoicing

Example: She sobbed a long <strong>wailing</strong> cry.

Trick: Vail htaya to inhone wail kiya.

8 Conspicuous (adjective)

Conspicuous  - Clearly visible

Clearly visible

Hindi meaning: सुस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Apparent, Clear, Distinct, Evident, Noticeable

Antonyms: Hidden, Invisible, Obscure, Secret, Vague

Example: During the summer months, the mosquitoes are <strong>conspicuous</strong> near the stagnant water.

Trick: Kon ko Conspicuous water ka feel nhi aahega.

9 Reciprocal (adjective)

Reciprocal  - Bearing on or binding each of two parties equally

Bearing on or binding each of two parties equally

Hindi meaning: पारस्परिक

Synonyms: Complementary, Corresponding, Common, Mutual, Shared

Antonyms: Different, Independent, Unlike

Example: If you put a link to my website on your page, I will include a <strong>reciprocal</strong> link on my website.

Trick: Is business ki race me company reciprocal kam karti hai.

10 Vicissitudes (noun)

Vicissitudes  - A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant

A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant

Hindi meaning: उलटफेर

Synonyms: Alteration, Flip-flop, Fluctuation, Turn around, Variation

Antonyms: Similarity, Stability, Stagnation, Uniformity

Example: The professional writer has to undergo many sad <strong>vicissitudes</strong>.

Trick: Zyada attitute se khlne pe Vicissitudes bi ho jata hai.

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