10 new English words for 8 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 Skirmish (noun)

Skirmish  - (An episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets.)

(An episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets.)

Hindi meaning: भिड़न्त/लड़ाई

Synonyms: Fight, Battle, Clash, Conflict, Encounter, Confrontation, Combat

Antonyms: Accord, Agreement, Calm, Concord, Harmony

Example: Even though the <strong>skirmish</strong> they had was short, their friendship was never the same afterward.

Trick: Kashmir me peace ke liye Skirmish hota hai.

2 Prowess (noun)

Prowess  - (Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.)

(Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.)

Hindi meaning: कौशल

Synonyms: Skill, Expertise, Effectiveness, Mastery, Talent, Adroitness, Adeptness

Antonyms: Inability, Incapacity, Weakness

Example: With a <strong>prowess</strong> for writing, the promising author wrote a fiction novel of nine-hundred-pages.

Trick: Jo pro hota hai field ka vo prowess hota hai.

3 Unperturbed (adjective)

Unperturbed  - (Not disturbed or concerned.)

(Not disturbed or concerned.)

Hindi meaning: अविचलित/स्थिर

Synonyms: Untroubled, Undisturbed, Unworried, Unflustered, Unruffled, Placid, Serene

Antonyms: Agitated, Perturbed, Upset, Worried

Example: During the traffic rush, the drunk driver was <strong>unperturbed</strong> and relaxed.

Trick: In par desh ki condition Unperturbed rakne ka zimma hai

4 Vaunt (verb)

Vaunt  - Boast about or praise (something), especially excessively.

Boast about or praise (something), especially excessively.

Hindi meaning: शेखी या डींग मारना

Synonyms: Boast, Brag, Exult, Flaunt

Antonyms: Be Modest, Be moderate

Example: China likes to <strong>vaunt</strong> its military strength, intimidating her neighbors.

Trick: If you want something and you have it , then don’t vaunt it

5 Warmonger (noun)

Warmonger  - A person who advocates war or warlike policies/a person who encourages or advocates aggression towards other countries or groups.

A person who advocates war or warlike policies/a person who encourages or advocates aggression towards other countries or groups.

Hindi meaning: युद्धोत्तेजक

Synonyms: Sabre-Rattler, Aggressor, Militarist, Belligerent

Antonyms: Pacifist, Peace Maker

Example: A <strong>warmonger</strong> person often makes such kind of comments that often lead to fights.

Trick: War ko more chahne wale warmonger

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6 Myriad (adjective)

Myriad  - (Countless or extremely great in number.)

(Countless or extremely great in number.)

Hindi meaning: अनगिनत/असंख्य/बहुत सारी

Synonyms: Innumerable, Countless, Infinite, Numberless, Unlimited

Antonyms: Calculable, Countable, Limited, Measurable

Example: Since John does not have a smartphone, he does not have access to the <strong>myriad</strong> apps that are available on the market.

Trick: Corruption pe inki raid myriad hoti hai.

7 Sabre-rattling (noun)

Sabre-rattling  - (The display or threat of military force.)

(The display or threat of military force.)

Hindi meaning: संत्रास/ धमकी

Synonyms: Intimidation, Threat, Frightening, Daunting

Antonyms: Comforting, Heart-Warming

Example: After months of <strong>Sabre-rattling</strong>, the two sides have agreed to a peaceful resolution of their differences.

Trick: Ye sabko ratte hue Sabre-rattling dete hai

8 Ratchet up (phrasal verb)

Ratchet up  - (To cause something to increase in increments:)

(To cause something to increase in increments:)

Hindi meaning: बढ़ा देना/ ऊपर होना

Synonyms: Go High, Escalate, Step Up, Heighten, mount, rise

Antonyms: Lower, Come Down, Slump, Descend

Example: Because of lower supply and high demand, the TV prices will <strong>ratchet up</strong> this year,

Trick: Is chatting app ke rate apne aap ratchet up ho gye.

9 Throw in the towel (idiom)

Throw in the towel  - (To quit in defeat/ give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope)

(To quit in defeat/ give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope)

Hindi meaning: हार मान लेना

Synonyms: Abandon A Struggle, Admit Defeat, Yield, Give In, Give Up

Antonyms: Win, Conquer, Hold, Continue

Example: Due to adversities, one should never <strong>throw in the towel</strong>.

Trick: He is thow in the towel after using the towel.

10 Scuttle (verb)

Scuttle  - (Deliberately cause (a scheme) to fail)

(Deliberately cause (a scheme) to fail)

Hindi meaning: विफल कर देना

Synonyms: Foil, Derail, Baulk, Dash, Scupper

Antonyms: Cause To Succeed, Aid, Help, Make Conquer

Example: Working together, the countries hope to <strong>scuttle</strong> future terrorist attacks.

Trick: Ye shuttle ke game me sabko Scuttle kar deti hai

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