10 new English words for 13 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 Amnesia (noun)

Amnesia  - (A partial or total loss of memory)

(A partial or total loss of memory)

Hindi meaning: भूल/विस्मरण

Synonyms: Fugue, Memory Loss, Forgetfulness, Lethe

Antonyms: Attentiveness, Heed, Mindfulness, Remembering

Example: Harry could not recall anything prior to the date of his accident, which his doctor attributed to <strong>amnesia</strong>.

Trick: Manisha ko Amnesia ki problem hai.

2 Pantheon (noun)

Pantheon  - (Lit- a temple dedicated to all the gods /Fig-a group of famous or important people)

(Lit- a temple dedicated to all the gods /Fig-a group of famous or important people)

Hindi meaning: प्रसिद्ध लोगों का दल/ देव समूह

Synonyms: Chapel, House of gods, Synagogue, Pagoda

Example: The architecture of the <strong>pantheons</strong> is carefully constructed to admire many gods and goddesses.

Trick: Pan India ko represent karte hai ye Pantheon

3 Behest (noun)

Behest  - (A person's orders or command.)

(A person's orders or command.)

Hindi meaning: आदेश

Synonyms: Command, Decree, Dictate, Directive, Imperative, Instruction, Order

Antonyms: Appeal, Petition, Plea

Example: At the president’s <strong>behest</strong>, the prisoner will be pardoned for his crimes.

Trick: Chote bhai to har time Behest dete hai.

4 Equanimous (adjective)

Equanimous  - (Calm and composed.)

(Calm and composed.)

Hindi meaning: धीर/प्रशांत

Synonyms: Calm, Tranquil, Sedate, Composed, Serene, Unruffled, Imperturbable

Antonyms: Frenzied, Turbulent, Ruffled

Example: People engage in meditation to strengthen their ability to preserve their <strong>equanimity</strong> in times of stress.

Trick: Equal logo se hi nhi sabi se Equanimous hoke baat karni chahiye

5 Vignette (noun)

Vignette  - (A brief evocative description, account, or episode.)

(A brief evocative description, account, or episode.)

Hindi meaning: लघुचित्र

Synonyms: Scene, Vivid Representation, Short Account (of someone’s life)

Example: At the wedding reception, the best man shared a <strong>vignette</strong> about how the newlywed couple met.

Trick: Ye village ka Vignette hai

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6 Temerity (noun)

Temerity  - (Excessive confidence or boldness)

(Excessive confidence or boldness)

Hindi meaning: अति साहस

Synonyms: Audacity, Boldness, Intrepidity, Daring

Antonyms: Cowardice, Fear, Hesitation

Example: Even though the mayor’s advisors were against his budget proposal, none of them had the <strong>temerity</strong> to admit it to him.

Trick: Merit lane ke liye Temerity dikani padti hai.

7 Incarnate (adjective)

Incarnate  - (Especially of a deity or spirit) embodied in human form.)

(Especially of a deity or spirit) embodied in human form.)

Hindi meaning: सशरीर करना

Synonyms: In human form, Corporeal, Physical, Fleshly, Embodied

Antonyms: Immaterial

Example: The dark portrait seemed to <strong>incarnate</strong> all the evil the artist saw in the world.

Trick: Fir se in ho gye body me to Incarnate ho gye.

8 Savage (adjective)

Savage  - (A member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized.)

(A member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized.)

Hindi meaning: अशिष्ट/असभ्य

Synonyms: Uncivilized, Unenlightened, Non-Literate, Heathen, Barbaric

Antonyms: Cultured, Sophisticated, Civilized

Example: Because my son often forgets his manners, I warned him to not behave like a <strong>savage</strong> at the wedding reception.

Trick: Wages ke liye nhi food ke liye kam karte the Savage log.

9 Quibble (noun)

Quibble  - (A slight objection or criticism.)

(A slight objection or criticism.)

Hindi meaning: तर्क/वाद/वक्रोक्ति

Synonyms: Moan, Grumble, Grouse, Cavil, Trivial Objection

Antonyms: Approval, Agreement, Concurrence

Example: It is normal for married couples to <strong>quibble</strong> over small things like who controls the television remote.

Trick: Quarrel karna matlab Quibble karna

10 Angst (noun)

Angst  - (A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general.)

(A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general.)

Hindi meaning: व्यग्रता/उद्वेग

Synonyms: Anxiety, Unease, Consternation, Disquietude, Discomposure

Antonyms: Calmness, Composure, Peace

Example: As the economy continues to worsen, many of the nation’s citizens feel <strong>angst</strong> about their financial troubles.

Trick: Anxious ho gya matlab angst ho gya

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