10 new English words for 12 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 Babble (verb)

Babble - talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.

talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.

Hindi meaning: बड़बड़ाना

Synonyms: prattle, rattle on, gabble, chatter, jabber.

Antonyms: be silent, be quiet.

Example: The first time she talked to her icon, she was so excited that she was at a loss for words and began to <strong>babble. </strong>

Trick: able log BABBLE kam karte hai

2 Catalogue (noun)

Catalogue - a list of works of art in an exhibition or collection, with detailed comments and explanations.

a list of works of art in an exhibition or collection, with detailed comments and explanations.

Hindi meaning: नामावली/तालिका

Synonyms: directory, register, index, list, listing, record, archive.

Example: On New Year’s Eve the band played many songs from their <strong>catalog</strong> of hits.

Trick: Har artist log apni company ka catalogue banvate hai

3 Grasp (verb)

Grasp - comprehend fully.

comprehend fully.

Hindi meaning: समझना

Synonyms: understand, comprehend, perceive, fathom, cognize.

Antonyms: misunderstand, neglect, overlook.

Example: Since the text was written in a foreign language, I could not <strong>grasp</strong> its meaning.

Trick: Koi bi discount offer ko grap karne se pheale grasp karna zruri hai

4 Vie (verb)

Vie - compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.

compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.

Hindi meaning: स्पर्धा करना

Synonyms: compete, contend, contest, struggle, strive.

Antonyms: ignore, avoid.

Example: In the championship game, the two teams will <strong>vie </strong>for the national title.

Trick: Belguim ke via jake vie karte the

5 Cognitive (adjective)

Cognitive - relating to cognition/knowledge.

relating to cognition/knowledge.

Hindi meaning: ज्ञानात्मक

Synonyms: Perceptional, Intellectual, Cerebral.

Antonyms: Non cognitive, Physical.

Example: Young children develop their skills of <strong>cognition </strong>from their childhood experiences and social interactions.

Trick: Congo ke native logo ka cognitive acha hai

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6 Hubris (noun)

Hubris - (excessive pride or self-confidence.)

(excessive pride or self-confidence.)

Hindi meaning: अभिमान

Synonyms: Arrogance, Conceit, Haughtiness, feeling of superiority, Vanity.

Antonyms: Humility, Modesty.

Example: Most politicians are so inflated by their own <strong>hubris </strong>they cannot understand the needs of their communities.

Trick: Jinka hobby risky hai usme hubris hota hai

7 Machismo (noun)

Machismo - strong or aggressive masculine pride.

strong or aggressive masculine pride.

Hindi meaning: पुरुषत्व

Synonyms: masculinity, macho, male chauvinism, manliness.

Antonyms: feminine, effeminate, womanly.

Example: The wrestler’s <strong>machismo </strong>earned him the reputation of “macho man”.

Trick: Factory me machine pe machismo kam karte hai

8 Laymen (noun)

Laymen - a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.

a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.

Hindi meaning: साधारण व्यक्ति

Synonyms: nonprofessional, amateur, non-specialist.

Antonyms: specialist, pundit, professional.

Example: He is considered a <strong>Laymen </strong>makeup artist because he doesn’t get paid.

Trick: Bed pe lay down rahne wale men ,laymen rah jate hai

9 Partisan (adjective)

Partisan - prejudiced in favor of a particular cause

prejudiced in favor of a particular cause

Hindi meaning: पक्षपाती

Synonyms: Biased, Prejudiced, Discriminatory, Preferential, Partial, Factional.

Antonyms: Fair, Unbiased, Impartial.

Example: <strong>partisan</strong> political views may cause one to overlook the best candidates at the polls.

Trick: Har party ke log partisan hote hai

10 Subaltern (adjective)

Subaltern - holding a subordinate position

holding a subordinate position

Hindi meaning: अधीनस्थ

Synonyms: inferior, subordinate, second-fiddle, subservient.

Antonyms: chief, superior, major, vital.

Example: The orders from the chief have to be followed by <strong>subaltern</strong> officers.

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