10 new English words for 1 September 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 Duress (noun)

Duress - Threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgment.

Threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgment.

Hindi meaning: अवरोध/दबाव/

Synonyms: Pressure, Coercion, Compulsion, Intimidation, Threats, Constraint.

Antonyms: Independence, Liberation.

Example: The judge overturned the case because the defendant’s attorney proved that his client’s confession had been given under <strong>duress. </strong>

Trick: Trick: bolt bolte hai race me bin duress ke uatro

2 Precarious (adjective)

Precarious - (adjective): (not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.)

(adjective): (not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.)

Hindi meaning: अनिश्चित/अस्थिर

Synonyms: Uncertain, Insecure, Unsure, Unpredictable, Risky.

Antonyms: Certain, Secure, Stable.

Example: After losing the job, her financial situation became <strong>precarious. </strong>

Trick: Trick: preparation nhi kroge to career Precarious ho jaega

3 Scrimp (verb)

Scrimp - (be thrifty or parsimonious; economize.)

(be thrifty or parsimonious; economize.)

Hindi meaning: मितव्यय करना/किफ़ायत से रहना

Synonyms: Economize, Skimp, Be (More) Economical, Save, Be Thrifty, Be Frugal.

Antonyms: Spend, Waste, Squander.

Example: Because I have a limited amount of money, I am trying to <strong>scrimp </strong>and spend less on food than I usually do.

Trick: Trick: log summer me icecream nhi khao to Scrimp samjhte hai

4 Extol (verb)

Extol - (Praise enthusiastically)

(Praise enthusiastically)

Hindi meaning: प्रशंसा करना

Synonyms: Applaud, Commend, Eulogize, Idolize, Laud, Acclaim.

Antonyms: Blame, Criticize, Castigate, Censure, Condemn.

Example: I got angry when my mother would <strong>extol </strong>my brother’s accomplishments and ignore all the good things I did.

Trick: Trick: toll nhi liya to logo ne sarkar ko extall kiya

5 Steward (noun)

Steward - One who actively directs affairs

One who actively directs affairs

Hindi meaning: प्रबन्धक

Synonyms: Caretaker, Official, Administrator, Representative.

Antonyms: Subordinate, Subservient.

Example: Very long ago, women used to be the<strong> stewards</strong> of homes.

Trick: Trick: Dental ward ka dhyan rakne wlaa steward hota hai.

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6 Mainstay (noun)

Mainstay - (Someone or something on which something else is based or relies.)

(Someone or something on which something else is based or relies.)

Hindi meaning: मुख्य आधार होना

Synonyms: Centerpiece, Cornerstone, Backbone, Bulwark.

Antonyms: Weak Point.

Example: My mother has always been the <strong>mainstay</strong> of my inspiration

Trick: Trick: Main place me stay karne wala hero movie ka mainstay hota hai

7 Ravage (noun)

Ravage - (Cause severe and extensive damage to.)

(Cause severe and extensive damage to.)

Hindi meaning: बरबाद कर देना/तहस-नहस करना

Synonyms: Devastate, Ruin, Destroy, Wreak Havoc On, Demolish.

Antonyms: Preserve, Protect, Save, Guard.

Example: If diabetes is not controlled, it can <strong>ravage</strong> many organs in the human body.

Trick: Trick: ravan ne srilanka ko Ravage kar diya

8 Malignant (adjective)

Malignant - (Evil in nature or effect; malevolent.)

(Evil in nature or effect; malevolent.)

Hindi meaning: नुक़सानदेह/हानिकारक

Synonyms: Spiteful, Malevolent, Malicious, Malign, Evil-Intentioned, Baleful, Vicious.

Antonyms: Harmless, Helpful, Invigorating, Benign.

Example: When the doctors discovered a <strong>malignant </strong>disease in Sam’s body, they told him he only had six months to live.

Trick: Trick: malinga ki bowling hmesha hi Malignant hoti hai India ke liye

9 Prerequisite (adjective)

Prerequisite - (Required as a prior condition.)

(Required as a prior condition.)

Hindi meaning: पहले से आवश्यक/पूर्वाकांक्षित

Synonyms: Necessary, Needed, Required, Essential, Basic, Of the essence, Imperative, Obligatory, Mandatory, Compulsory.

Antonyms: Inessential, Optional, Secondary, Unnecessary.

Example: The government has repeatedly called for a comprehensive ceasefire as a <strong>prerequisite</strong> for talks with the rebels.

Trick: Trick: pre aur mains dono Exam pass karne ke liye ye site Prerequisite hai

10 Fritter away (phrasal verb)

Fritter away - (To squander or disperse/ To waste something foolishly)

(To squander or disperse/ To waste something foolishly)

Hindi meaning: गँवाना/ व्यर्थ व्यय करना

Synonyms: Waste, Squander, Spend Foolishly

Antonyms: Utilize, Avail, Harness

Example: Do not <strong> fritter away </strong> your youth time in wasteful things.

Trick: Trick: tez bike chalane ke chakar me feet se Fritteraway ho gye

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