10 new English words for 4 July 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 Epochal (adjective)

Epochal  - Forming or characterizing an epoch

Forming or characterizing an epoch

Hindi meaning: नवयुगीन/ महत्त्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: significant, decisive, paramount, momentous.

Antonyms: trivial, insignificant.

Example: Because the film wasn’t <strong>epochal, </strong> it wasn’t nominated for any awards.

Trick: IPL epochal tournament hai.

2 Glitches (noun)

Glitches  - Sudden, usually temporary malfunctions

Sudden, usually temporary malfunctions

Hindi meaning: खामियाँ

Synonyms: Bug, Defect, Flaw, Setback, Malfunction, Snag

Antonyms: Advantage, Perfection, Strength

Example: A technical <strong>glitch</strong> caused a temporary shutdown.

Trick: Gadi nhi chal rhi kyuki clutch me glitch hai.

3 Impede (verb)

Impede  - Delay or prevent something by obstructing them

Delay or prevent something by obstructing them

Hindi meaning: अवरूद्ध

Synonyms: Block, Curb, Disrupt, Hamper, Restrain, Stymie

Antonyms: Advance, Assist, Expedite, Facilitate, Unlock

Example: What are the problems that <strong>impede</strong> our progress on the task?

Trick: Gadi ki speed aapke kam me inpede hai.

4 Semblance (noun)

Semblance  - The outward appearance or apparent form of something

The outward appearance or apparent form of something

Hindi meaning: झलक/आभास

Synonyms: Air, Bearing, Facade, Feeling, Likeness, Resemblance

Antonyms: Difference, Dissimilarity, Unlikeness

Example: Even though I was nervous during my presentation, I tried to project a <strong>semblance</strong> of calmness while speaking.

Trick: Indono me semblance resemblance hai.

5 Skew (noun)

Skew  - A bias towards one particular group or subject

A bias towards one particular group or subject

Hindi meaning: झुकाव/झुका हुआ

Synonyms: Bend, Bias, Contort, Slant, Sloped, Twist

Antonyms: Maintain, Strengthen

Example: Because we didn’t use a level when hanging it, the picture was <strong>skew</strong> on the wall.

Trick: Is issue pe log bht skew hai .

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6 Subservient (adjective)

Subservient  - Less important; subordinate

Less important; subordinate

Hindi meaning: अधीन/ सहायक

Synonyms: Cowering, Deferential, Inferior, Man, Submissive

Antonyms: Controlling, Dictatorial, Domineering, Overbearing

Example: While I do not mind following reasonable orders on occasion, I am far from <strong>subservient</strong> and will not do everything I am told.

Trick: Sab servant hmare liye Subservient nhi hai.

7 Wand (noun)

Wand  - A long, thin stick or rod

A long, thin stick or rod

Hindi meaning: छड़ी

Synonyms: Bar, Baton, Cane, Pole, Stick, Twig

Antonyms: Clearance, Unbar

Example: With them were found many reliefs in ivory, on tusks, <strong>wands</strong> and cylinders.

Trick: Mid term me nhi end result pe wand padhti hai.

8 Hassles (noun)

Hassles  - Irritating inconveniences

Irritating inconveniences

Hindi meaning: बाधाएँ

Synonyms: Clamour, Difficulty, Squabble, Tussle, Tumult, Upset

Antonyms: Agreement, Aid, Harmony, Tranquillity

Example: The police often seem to <strong>hassle</strong> young people that are just hanging out on the streets with friends.

Trick: Haste hue hassles dur kro , jaldi ho jati hai.

9 Compliance (noun)

Compliance  - The action or fact of complying with a wish or command

The action or fact of complying with a wish or command

Hindi meaning: अनुपालन

Synonyms: Amenability, Conformity, Obedience, Observance

Antonyms: Difference, Defiance, Denial, Rebellion, Refusal, Veto

Example: In the army, there are harsh consequences for soldiers who are not in <strong>compliance</strong> with military laws.

Trick: Complain nhi compliance karna sikhna chahiye.

10 Venture (verb)

Venture  - Undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

Undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

Hindi meaning: कार्य/उद्यम

Synonyms: Action, Business, Doing, Task

Antonyms: Idleness, Inaction, Protection, Safety

Example: Although the <strong>venture</strong> is going to cost me a lot of money, I can easily recoup my funds in three months if the business is successful.

Trick: Ven se venture open kiya.

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