10 new English words for 13 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 Craven (adjective)

Craven - lacking the least bit of courage, contemptibly fainthearted.

lacking the least bit of courage, contemptibly fainthearted.

Hindi meaning: उत्साह हीन/डरपोक

Synonyms: gutless, dastard, fearful, coward.

Antonyms: bold, brave, courageous, heroic.

Example: Because police officers must be fearless, <strong>craven </strong>people should not apply for positions in law enforcement.

Trick: Ravan was craven

2 Dastard (adjective)

Dastard - a dishonorable or despicable man.

a dishonorable or despicable man.

Hindi meaning: नीच/कायर

Synonyms: wicked, evil, cruel, despicable.

Antonyms: honorable, respectable.

Example: The <strong>dastardly</strong> deeds committed by the pirates were recounted at the mock trial, and they were all hanged in effigy.

Trick: Dask ke niche se paise leta hai dastard person

3 Camouflage (verb)

Camouflage - conceal the existence of (something undesirable).

conceal the existence of (something undesirable).

Hindi meaning: छिपाना

Synonyms: disguise, hide, conceal, mask, veil, cloak.

Antonyms: unveil, reveal.

Example: As a defensive measure, some lizards can <strong>camouflage</strong> by changing colors to blend into their environments.

Trick: Bekar story wali movie me cameo role dekae story ko Camouflage karte hai

4 Overdue (adjective)

Overdue - not having arrived, happened, or been done by the expected time.

not having arrived, happened, or been done by the expected time.

Hindi meaning: बाकी/विलंबित

Synonyms: late, not on time, behind schedule, long-delayed, belated.

Antonyms: early, on time.

Example: The landlord reminded him that the rent was <strong>overdue. </strong>

Trick: Due time me kam karna chahiye varna overdue ho jata hai

5 Abject (adjective)

Abject  - (of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.

(of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.

Hindi meaning: हतोत्साह/निकृष्ट

Synonyms: wretched, miserable, hopeless, pathetic, piteous.

Antonyms: cheerful, encouraged, joyful.

Example: The football player was <strong>abject </strong>after being cut from the team. Related words:

Trick: Online order kiya aur object shi nhi nikla to me abject ho gya

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6 Stray (adjective)

Stray  - not in the right place; separated from the group or target.

not in the right place; separated from the group or target.

Hindi meaning: भटका हुआ

Synonyms: devious, aimless, erratic.

Antonyms: methodical, nonrandom, orderly, organized.

Example: Even with the simplest task, Camille’s mind will <strong>stray</strong> and meander.

Trick: Mere group ki stay place nhi mili to me stray ho gya

7 Amateurish (adjective)

Amateurish - done in an unskillful or inept way.

done in an unskillful or inept way.

Hindi meaning: अदक्ष

Synonyms: incompetent, inept, useless, unskillful, inexpert, maladroit, gauche.

Antonyms: competent, dexterous, skillful.

Example: Even though I am an <strong>amateur </strong>singer, I hope to make a career out of it one day.

Trick: Amateur log Amateurish hote hai

8 Frenzied (adjective)

Frenzied - wildly excited or uncontrolled.

wildly excited or uncontrolled.

Hindi meaning: उन्मत्त

Synonyms: frantic, wild, frenetic, agitated, hysterical.

Antonyms: balanced, calm, composed, controlled.

Example: The Incredible Hulk goes into <strong>frenzy </strong>when he turns green, becoming impossibly strong.

Trick: Friends ne phli bar snow dekhi to frenzied ho gye

9 Laxity (noun)

Laxity - lack of strictness or care.

lack of strictness or care.

Hindi meaning: ढिलाई

Synonyms: heedlessness, inattention, neglect, oversight, remissness, slackness.

Antonyms: attention, care, heedfulness.

Example: The prevalent <strong>laxity </strong>toward marriage causes the divorce rate to rise.

Trick: Mere parents bht relax hai mere career ko lekar is liye lax hai

10 Grave (adjective)

Grave - giving cause for alarm; serious.

giving cause for alarm; serious.

Hindi meaning: गंभीर

Synonyms: serious, alarming, solemn, weighty, critical.

Antonyms: trivial, frivolous, unimportant.

Example: Carelessness in medication could have <strong>grave </strong>consequences.

Trick: Graveyard pe log grave rahte hai

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