10 new English words for 21 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 Consensus (noun)

Consensus  - A general agreement.

A general agreement.

Hindi meaning: आम सहमति /मेल

Synonyms: Concurrence, Accord, Harmony, Unanimity, Concord, Unity, Unison

Antonyms: Denial, Discord, Dissension, Opposition, Refusal

Example: The teacher asked the group to reach a <strong>consensus</strong> on who would present their data to the class.

Trick: Sabi ke common sense se Consensus hua ki yha bridge bnega.

2 Languish (verb)

Languish  - (Of a person, animal, or plant) lose or lack vitality; grow weak.

(Of a person, animal, or plant) lose or lack vitality; grow weak.

Hindi meaning: शिथिल/ मंद

Synonyms: Sluggard, Deteriorate, Dwindle, Weaken, Decline

Antonyms: Evolution, Flourish, Develop, Improve

Example: Away from the sunlight, the plant will <strong>languish</strong> and eventually die.

Trick: Langur Languish nhi hote

3 Onslaught (noun)

Onslaught  - A fierce or destructive attack.

A fierce or destructive attack.

Hindi meaning: हमला/धावा

Synonyms: Onrush, Invasion, Thrust, Incursion

Antonyms: Retreat, Defense, Immunity

Example: The musician received an <strong>onslaught</strong> of hate mail after he canceled his tour.

Trick: On hai is house me onslaught

4 Qualm (noun)

Qualm  - An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving

An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving

Hindi meaning: हिचक/ पछतावा

Synonyms: Remorse, Repentance, Penitence, Hesitation, Anxiety

Antonyms: Calmness, Certainty, Comfort, Sureness

Example: “Military regimes generally have no <strong>qualms</strong> about controlling the press”

Trick: Abdul kalam ko aesi aane wali generation ka qualm hai

5 Rein (verb)

Rein  - Keep under control; restrain.

Keep under control; restrain.

Hindi meaning: अधीन करना/ नियंत्रण

Synonyms: Command, Curb, Subjugate, Subordinate, Subdue

Antonyms: Release, Discharge, Liberation

Example: She forced herself to <strong>rein</strong> in her excitement.

Trick: Rain me kuch bi hmare rein nhi rahta

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6 Spurious (adjective)

Spurious  - Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

Hindi meaning: नक़ली/ बनावटी

Synonyms: Counterfeit, Pseudo, Bogus, Fictitious

Antonyms: Authentic, Genuine, Real

Example: He was arrested in 1979 on <strong>spurious</strong> corruption charges.

Trick: Jo pura kam nhi karte vo Spurious hote hai.

7 Unfettered (adjective)

Unfettered  - Not confined or restricted.

Not confined or restricted.

Hindi meaning: निरंकुश/ मुक्त

Synonyms: Emancipate, Free, Liberated, Released

Antonyms: Banned, Restricted, Conditioned, Parochial

Example: The topless Jeep offered an <strong>unfettered</strong> view of the spectacular scenery.

Trick: Zyada fat se inka pet Unfetter ho rha hai

8 Stance (noun)

Stance  - The attitude of a person or organization towards something; a standpoint.

The attitude of a person or organization towards something; a standpoint.

Hindi meaning: स्वरूप/ मुद्रा

Synonyms: Attitude, Posture, Stand, Viewpoint

Example: He took up a protective <strong>stance</strong> within direct sight of them, so still, he seemed like a statue.

Trick: Inke dance karne ka stance bht acha hai

9 Pragmatism (noun)

Pragmatism  - An approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application

An approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application

Hindi meaning: व्यवहारवाद/ उपयोगितावाद

Synonyms: Aptness, Practicality, Utilitarianism, Veritism

Antonyms: Inappropriateness, Disadvantage

Example: One direct result of this <strong>pragmatism</strong> was unexpected.

Trick: Kuch logo ke Pan parag kane ke baad dimag Pragmatic chalta hai

10 Coercive (adjective)

Coercive  - Relating to or using force or threats.

Relating to or using force or threats.

Hindi meaning: बलपूर्वक

Synonyms: Intimidating, Forceful, Violent, Helplessness

Antonyms: Humble, Conditional, Lenient, Discretionary

Example: The government, however, saw little reason in the events of the following months for reversing their <strong>coercive</strong> policy.

Trick: Corrosion ko dhoor karne ke liye Coercive karte hai

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