10 new English words for 15 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 Squalor (noun)

Squalor - (The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.)

(The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.)

Hindi meaning: गन्दगी/मलिनता

Synonyms: Dirtiness, Squalidness, Filthiness, Poorness, Wretchedness.

Antonyms: Cleanliness, Purity.

Example: After the destructive hurricane, many people had no choice but to live in <strong>squalor. </strong>

Trick: Phle ke sailor bhout Squalor rahte the

2 Rabble (noun)

Rabble - (Ordinary people, especially when regarded as socially inferior or uncouth.)

(Ordinary people, especially when regarded as socially inferior or uncouth.)

Hindi meaning: निम्न वर्ग

Synonyms: The common people, the masses, the populace, the public, the multitude, the rank and file, the commonality.

Antonyms: Elites, Aristocratic, Noble Group.

Example: The <strong>rabbles </strong>of a country are the most people who bear the brunt of adverse government policies.

Trick: Babble bht karte hai Rabble log

3 Despair (noun)

Despair - (The complete loss or absence of hope.)

(The complete loss or absence of hope.)

Hindi meaning: आशाहीनता/निराशा

Synonyms: Desperation, Despondency, Gloom, Melancholy, Disheartenment.

Antonyms: Cheer, Joyfulness, Pleasure.

Example: Losing his father was hard enough, but losing his mother one week later caused him to fall into deep <strong>despair. </strong>

Trick: Shi pair nhi mila shoe ka birthday pe to despair ho gye.

4 Destitution (noun)

Destitution - (Poverty so extreme that one lacks the means to provide for oneself.)

(Poverty so extreme that one lacks the means to provide for oneself.)

Hindi meaning: गरीबी/अभाव

Synonyms: Poverty, Impoverishment, Penury, Pennilessness, Impecuniousness, Privation, Indigence.

Antonyms: Affluence, Abundance.

Example: If you do not save your money when you are young, you may be <strong>destitute </strong>in your old age.

Trick: Sabi institution ko Destitution kam karne pe kam karna chahiye

5 Pejorative (adjective)

Pejorative - (Expressing contempt or disapproval.)

(Expressing contempt or disapproval.)

Hindi meaning: अपमानजनक/निन्दात्मक

Synonyms: Disparaging, Derogatory, Defamatory, Slanderous, Libellous, Insulting.

Antonyms: Complimentary, Exalting, Praising.

Example: Even though I had a good explanation for my lateness, my employer still described my conduct in a <strong>pejorative </strong>way.

Trick: Aese relative Pejorative hote hai

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6 Skewed (adjective)

Skewed - (Cause a distribution) to be asymmetrical.)

(Cause a distribution) to be asymmetrical.)

Hindi meaning: असमान/विषम

Synonyms: Unequal, Uneven, Off-Balanced, Non-Symmetrical, Misshapen.

Antonyms: Proportioned, Symmetrical.

Example: A politician’s opinions should not be <strong>skewed </strong>towards any race, cast or religion.

Trick: Is issue pe log bht skew hai

7 Resentful (adjective)

Resentful - (Feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly.)

(Feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly.)

Hindi meaning: असंतुष्ट/खिन्न/व्यथित

Synonyms: Aggrieved, Indignant, Dissatisfied, Exasperated, Disgruntled, Discontented.

Antonyms: Contented, Satisfied.

Example: Because my niece didn’t invite me to her wedding, I felt left out and <strong>resentful. </strong>

Trick: General me resend kiya dost ne to , me resentful ho gya.

8 Mire (verb)

Mire - (Involve someone or something in (a difficult situation).)

(Involve someone or something in (a difficult situation).)

Hindi meaning: फँसा रहना

Synonyms: Entangle, Tangle Up, Embroil, Enmesh

Antonyms: Avoid, Free, Untangle.

Example: The woman worked two jobs in order to remove herself from the <strong>mire </strong>of poverty.

Trick: Meri life me bhout mire aaye hai

9 Disdain (verb)

Disdain - (Considered to be unworthy of one's consideration.)

(Considered to be unworthy of one's consideration.)

Hindi meaning: उपेक्षा करना/अवहेलना करना

Synonyms: Belittle, Deride, Disparage, Undervalue, Sneer, Show Contempt For.

Antonyms: Admire, Praise, Regard, Esteem.

Example: Pacifists are likely to <strong>disdain </strong>country’s right to nuke ownership.

Trick: This drain ko hum disdain karte hai.

10 Lopsided (adjective)

Lopsided - (With one side lower or smaller than the other.)

(With one side lower or smaller than the other.)

Hindi meaning: असंतुलित/एकतरफ़ा

Synonyms: Unsymmetrical, Uneven, Off-Balance, Unequal, Awry, Crooked.

Antonyms: Balanced, Even, Leveled, Equitable.

Example: Not realizing the table was <strong>lopsided, </strong>Peter placed his drink on it and water went everywhere!

Trick: Ye jhula one sided hai Lopsided hai.

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