10 new English words for 14 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 Summitry (noun)

Summitry  - (The practice of conducting international negotiations by summit conferences)

(The practice of conducting international negotiations by summit conferences)

Hindi meaning: सम्मेलन

Synonyms: Powwow, Conference, Deliberation, Round Table

Example: The <strong>summitry</strong> of BRICS 2017 was held at Xiamen International Conference Center, China.

Trick: Is summitry me India ne achi report submit ki.

2 Knowhow (noun)

Knowhow  - (Practical knowledge or skill)

(Practical knowledge or skill)

Hindi meaning: कुशलता/प्रवीणता

Synonyms: Ability, Aptitude, Expertise, Ingenuity, Proficiency, Dexterity

Antonyms: Inability, Ineptitude

Example: Aaron’s financial <strong>knowhow</strong> has helped him earn a fortune on the stock market.

Trick: If you know , how to tackle this , then you have knowhow

3 Recourse (noun)

Recourse  - (A source of help in a difficult situation.)

(A source of help in a difficult situation.)

Hindi meaning: उपाय/सहायता या मदद के लिये जाना

Synonyms: Alternative, Way out, Remedy, Help, Resort

Antonyms: Blockade, Hindrance, Obstruction

Example: Once Trevor’s financial aid was terminated, he had no <strong>recourse</strong> other than to get a job and pay his own requirements.

Trick: Ek course me fail ho gya to dost ne recourse karvaya

4 Coffer (noun)

Coffer  - (A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables.)

(A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables.)

Hindi meaning: मुद्राधार

Synonyms: Strongbox, Money Box, Cash Box, Money Chest, Treasure Chest, Casket

Example: In medieval times, several rulers attacked their enemies to confiscate the <strong>coffers</strong> and annex their territory.

Trick: Coffee se earn karna hua paise coffer me hai

5 Coup (noun)

Coup  - (An instance of successfully achieving something difficult.)

(An instance of successfully achieving something difficult.)

Hindi meaning: अप्रत्याशित सफलता

Synonyms: Success, Triumph, Feat, Successful Manoeuvre, Accomplishment, Achievement, Attainment

Antonyms: Failure, Damp Squib

Example: Since our team is usually eliminated early in the competition, we considered it a major <strong>coup</strong> when we won the championship.

Trick: Ek coupan buy karne se coup mil gyi

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6 Niggle (noun)

Niggle  - (A trivial criticism, discomfort, or annoyance.)

(A trivial criticism, discomfort, or annoyance.)

Hindi meaning: टीस/शिकायत

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

Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Concordance

Example: The students began to <strong>niggle</strong> and protest when their teacher assigned them a huge project over winter break.

Trick: Nigar khan niggle karti hai film certification board ko.

7 Iron out (phrasal verb)

Iron out  - (To solve all problems that are still left/ to ease a problem; to smooth out a problem.)

(To solve all problems that are still left/ to ease a problem; to smooth out a problem.)

Hindi meaning: समाधान करना/हल करना

Synonyms: Work out, Resolve, Settle, Unravel, Put right

Antonyms: Complicate, Dishevel, Muddle, Screw up

Example: A mediator can <strong>iron out</strong> the troubles between two conflicting parties.

Trick: Iron se lag gyi to injection lga ke iron out kiya

8 Tweak (noun)

Tweak  - (A fine improvement)

(A fine improvement)

Hindi meaning: सुधार/मरम्मत

Synonyms: Refinement, Improvement, Renovation, Amelioration

Antonyms: Retrogression, Deterioration, Worsening

Example: For my computer keyboard to work again, the repairman realized he needed to <strong>tweak</strong> the keyboard by cleaning it so the keys wouldn’t stick.

Trick: Weak fielding ko tweak kiya

9 Sanguine (adjective)

Sanguine  - (Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.)

(Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.)

Hindi meaning: आशापूर्ण/विश्वासपूर्ण

Synonyms: Optimistic, Hopeful, Buoyant, Positive, Upbeat

Antonyms: Depressed, Gloomy, Pessimistic, Pallid

Example: Since the doctor had told Sharon she could leave the hospital in two days, she was feeling quite <strong>sanguine</strong> about her recovery.

Trick: Ache dosto ke sath rahne pe Sanguine rahte hai sab

10 Preternatural (adjective)

Preternatural  - (Beyond what is normal or ordinary)

(Beyond what is normal or ordinary)

Hindi meaning: अपूर्व/असाधारण/असामान्य

Synonyms: Extraordinary, Exceptional, Unusual, Unprecedented, Outstanding, Remarkable, Phenomenal

Antonyms: Common, Usual, Normal

Example: Seeing a penguin in the desert seemed very <strong>preternatural</strong> to the amazed onlookers.

Trick: Peter parker ke pass movie me Preternatural power thi

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