10 new English words for 14 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 Sophisticated (adjective)

Sophisticated  - In a well organized and highly developed manner/ developed to a high degree of complexity.

In a well organized and highly developed manner/ developed to a high degree of complexity.

Hindi meaning: परिष्कृत

Synonyms: Refined, Advanced, Practiced, Matured

Antonyms: Unrefined, Uncultured, obsolete

Example: My knowledge of computers is too limited for me to be able to really use a software program of high <strong>sophisticated</strong> level.

Trick: Soap ki jgah liquid soap use karne wale Sophisticated hote hai

2 Demarche (noun)

Demarche  - A political step or initiative.

A political step or initiative.

Hindi meaning: कार्यवाही

Synonyms: Action, Step, Proceeding, Move, Maneuver

Antonyms: Cessation, Ignorance, Inaction, Inactivity

Example: The GST <strong>demarche</strong> led by the government is commendable.

Trick: Delhi me march karke demarche start ki

3 Steadfast (adjective)

Steadfast  - (Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.)

(Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.)

Hindi meaning: अविचल/अटल

Synonyms: Loyal, Faithful, Committed, Devoted, Dedicated, Steady, Staunch

Antonyms: Dishonest, Disloyal, Irresolute

Example: It was your <strong>steadfast</strong> support towards Vocab24 that led us to 1 million Vocabians.

Trick: Aaj ke is fast world me steadfast log bht kam bache hai

4 Purveyor (noun)

Purveyor  - (A person who sells or deals in particular goods.)

(A person who sells or deals in particular goods.)

Hindi meaning: व्यापारी/ सौदागर

Synonyms: Seller, Vendor, Trader, Supplier, Provider, Stockist

Antonyms: Buyer

Example: The <strong>purveyor</strong> of luxury goods has decided to replace some old rags with shiny new stock for spring.

Trick: Ye parde bhejte hai purveyor hai.

5 Inhibition (noun)

Inhibition  - Something that forbids, debars, or restricts.

Something that forbids, debars, or restricts.

Hindi meaning: अवरोध/निषेध

Synonyms: Hindrance, Hampering, Obstruction, Impediment

Antonyms: Assistance, Clearance, Liberation, Permission, Approval

Example: Fear can <strong>inhibit</strong> people from expressing their opinions.

Trick: Inki is habit ko inhibition kro

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6 Precursor (noun)

Precursor  - A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner.

A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner.

Hindi meaning: अग्रगामी/पूर्ववर्ती

Synonyms: Forerunner, Predecessor, Forefather, Antecedent, Progenitor

Antonyms: Descendant, Successor

Example: 18th-century lyric poets like Robert Burns were <strong>precursors</strong> of the Romantics

Trick: Meditation karne wale ko chadne se curse precursor milega.

7 Yardstick (noun)

Yardstick  - A standard used for comparison.

A standard used for comparison.

Hindi meaning: मानदण्ड

Synonyms: Standard, Measure, Gauge, Scale, Indicator, Criterion

Example: Vocab 24 is going to introduce new feature of <strong>yardstick, </strong> where students will be able to compare themselves with toppers.

Trick: 22 yard ka pitch cricket ka yardstick hai

8 Collude (verb)

Collude  - To work with others secretly especially in order to do something illegal or dishonest

To work with others secretly especially in order to do something illegal or dishonest

Hindi meaning: गुट करना

Synonyms: Conspire, Connive, Intrigue, Be Hand In Glove, Plot, Participate In A Conspiracy

Example: Several local officials are in jail on charges of <strong>colluding</strong> with the Mafia.

Trick: Collude karne wale aapas me hi collide ho jate hai paiso ko lekar

9 Sinister (adjective)

Sinister  - (Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.)

(Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.)

Hindi meaning: अशुभ/भयावह

Synonyms: Menacing, Threatening, Ominous, Baleful, Eerie

Antonyms: Auspicious, Lucky, Benevolent

Example: The villain laughed <strong>sinisterly</strong> as he tied the mother of hero to the railroad tracks in a Bollywood film.

Trick: Sin kam kroge to sinister milega

10 Wean away (Phrasal verb)

Wean away - Detach the affections of / accustom (someone) to managing without something which they have become dependent on.

Detach the affections of / accustom (someone) to managing without something which they have become dependent on.

Hindi meaning: अलग करना

Synonyms: Detach, Dissociate, Sever, Divorce

Antonyms: Associate, Attach, Combine, Unite, Couple

Example: After recovery the doctor tried to <strong>wean her away</strong> the sleeping pills.

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