10 new English words for 31 August 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 Egalitarian (adjective)

Egalitarian - (Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.)

(Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.)

Hindi meaning: समानाधिकारवादी

Synonyms: Equitable, Even-Handed, Unbiased, Impartial.

Antonyms: Unfair, Discriminating, Favoring, Prejudiced.

Example: An <strong>egalitarian</strong> justice system sentences rich and poor people equally.

Trick: sabko equal samjhane wale log Egalitarian hote hai.

2 Spurn (verb)

Spurn - (Reject with disdain or contempt.)

(Reject with disdain or contempt.)

Hindi meaning: अस्वीकार करना/तिरस्कार करना

Synonyms: Refuse, Decline, Reject, Rebuff, Turn Down, Repudiate.

Antonyms: Accept, Admire, Allow, Approve, Embrace.

Example: The political tension in the Country was heightened as the leaders <strong>spurned </strong>all overtures to peace.

Trick: Trick: inki spin bowling ko khalne se sab Spurn karte the .

3 Unsolicited (adjective)

Unsolicited - (Not asked for; given or done voluntarily.)

(Not asked for; given or done voluntarily.)

Hindi meaning: अप्रार्थित/अयाचित

Synonyms: Uninvited, Voluntary, Free-Willed, Gratuitous.

Antonyms: Asked, Invited, Requested, Solicited.

Example: The new mother wished she could stop family members from giving <strong>unsolicited </strong>advice on how to care for her baby.

Trick: Trick: Intreview round me seat pe baithe ko nhi bola to Unsolicited hi bait gya to no.cut gye.

4 Ubiquitous (adjective)

Ubiquitous - (Present, appearing, or found everywhere.)

(Present, appearing, or found everywhere.)

Hindi meaning: सर्वत्रव्यापी/सर्वगत

Synonyms: Omnipresent, Everywhere, All-Over, Pervasive

Antonyms: Rare, Scarce, Hardly Found.

Example: People believe that god is<strong> ubiquitous. </strong>

Trick: Trick: hmare desh me hi nhi life me quit karne wale Ubiquitous hai.

5 Discretion (noun)

Discretion - (The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation/ The trait of judging wisely and objectively)

(The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation/ The trait of judging wisely and objectively)

Hindi meaning: विवेक

Synonyms: Discreetness, Common Sense, Gumption, Prudence, Sensibleness, Wariness.

Antonyms: Imprudence, Indiscretion

Example: The principal should have <strong>discretion </strong>in the hiring of teachers.

Trick: Trick: god sabka creation discretion jaisa kre.

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6 Shackle (verb)

Shackle - (Restrain; limit.)

(Restrain; limit.)

Hindi meaning: रोकना/बांधना

Synonyms: Restrain, Restrict, Limit, Constrain; Hamper, Hinder, Impede, Obstruct, Hamstring.

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Allow, Promote, Expedite.

Example: My lack of funds is the <strong>shackle </strong>that prevents me from travelling.

Trick: Trick: chor jaisi shakal wale ko bi Shackle karti hai police

7 Pristine (adjective)

Pristine - (In its original condition /not spoiled, corrupted, or polluted)

(In its original condition /not spoiled, corrupted, or polluted)

Hindi meaning: अपरिवर्तित/दोष-रहित

Synonyms: Spotless. Uncorrupt, Undebased, Immaculate.

Antonyms: Affected, Dirty, Spoiled.

Example: Because the killer left the murder scene in <strong>pristine </strong>condition, the detectives could not find any clues to his identity.

8 Tinge (noun)

Tinge - (A slight trace of a feeling or quality.)

(A slight trace of a feeling or quality.)

Hindi meaning: आभा/रंगत

Synonyms: Scintilla, Impression, Savour, Flavor.

Example: Because I was going to miss my family, I felt a<strong> tinge</strong> of sadness as I drove to college.

Trick: Trick: teenager ko tinge bhout aati hai.

9 Impish (adjective)

Impish  - (Of an action or statement) causing or intended to cause harm or trouble.)

(Of an action or statement) causing or intended to cause harm or trouble.)

Hindi meaning: हानिकर/नुकसान पहुंचाने वाला

Synonyms: Malicious, Malevolent, Spiteful, Bitter, Evil-Intentioned, Ill-Natured, Baleful.

Antonyms: Good, Moral, Behaved, Unmischievous.

Example: The police warned us not to engage in any kind of<strong> impish </strong>behavior on the boardwalk.

Trick: Trick: imprisonment karva di to ye person Impish ban gya.

10 Purport (verb)

Purport - (Appear to be or do something)

(Appear to be or do something)

Hindi meaning: अभिप्राय होना/अर्थ रखना

Synonyms: Implicate, Intent, Lay Claim, Object.

Antonyms: Be Meaningless

Example: Although the con man never went to college, he did <strong>purport</strong> he was a Harvard graduate when interacting with society’s elite.

Trick: Trick: passport ban gya ye purport kar rhe hai.

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