10 new English words for 25 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 Forlorn (adjective)

Forlorn  - (Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.)

(Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.)

Hindi meaning: निराश/परित्यक्त

Synonyms: Unhappy, Sad, Miserable, Sorrowful, Dejected, Despondent, Disconsolate, Abject, Morose

Antonyms: Bright, Cheerful, Joyful, Lively

Example: Since Jake works so much, he does not realize his wife is <strong>forlorn</strong> because she rarely gets to spend time with him.

Trick: Lawn me bht se log Forlorn hue baithe rahte hai

2 Murky (adjective)

Murky  - (Obscure or morally questionable.)

(Obscure or morally questionable.)

Hindi meaning: संदेहास्पद

Synonyms: Questionable, Suspicious, Suspect, Dubious, Mysterious, Shady

Antonyms: Distinct, Clear

Example: Most people are naturally <strong>murky</strong> of door to door salesmen.

Trick: Inke marne ka case abhi bi murky hai

3 Sedate (verb)

Sedate  - (Calm (someone) or make them sleep by administering a sedative drug.)

(Calm (someone) or make them sleep by administering a sedative drug.)

Hindi meaning: शांत करना / शामक औषधि देना

Synonyms: Tranquillize, Give A Sedative To, Quieten, Pacify, Dope, Drug

Antonyms: Invigorate, Energize

Example: The only way to <strong>sedate</strong> the hostile dog was by putting him to sleep with a tranquilizer.

Trick: Date pe girlfriend ko Sedate karte hai late aane pe

4 Throng (verb)

Throng  - (Flock or be present in great numbers.)

(Flock or be present in great numbers.)

Hindi meaning: इकठ्ठा होना/भीड़ करना

Synonyms: Flock, Crowd, Swarm, Flood, Spill, Teem

Antonyms: Be Singled

Example: When the game ended, a <strong>throng</strong> of fans carried some of the winning players off the field.

Trick: Kuch wrong hota hai to throng jama ho jati hai

5 Eerie (adjective)

Eerie  - (Strange and frightening.)

(Strange and frightening.)

Hindi meaning: अजीब/डरावना

Synonyms: Strange, Bizarre, Weird, Frightening

Antonyms: Common, Familiar, Natural, Normal

Example: There was an <strong>eerie</strong> silence on our early morning walk through the cemetery.

Trick: Tom ne jerry se kaha are ye toh bhout Eerie hai

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6 Nexus (noun)

Nexus  - (A connected group or series.)

(A connected group or series.)

Hindi meaning: गुट

Synonyms: Connection, Network, Chain, Net, Circuitry

Antonyms: Disconnection, Dissolution

Example: The school cafeteria is the <strong>nexus</strong> of student activity.

Trick: Naxalite ke nexus bhout hai India me

7 Clandestinely (adverb)

Clandestinely  - (In a secretive and illicit way.)

(In a secretive and illicit way.)

Hindi meaning: गुप्त रूप से

Synonyms: Confidentially, Covertly, Stealthily, Surreptitiously, Sub Rosa

Antonyms: Openly, Publicly, Overtly

Example: Frank’s wife filed for divorce after learning about his <strong>clandestine</strong> affair with their neighbor.

Trick: Desk clean karne ke nam pe peon Clandestine kar rha tha.

8 Collate (verb)

Collate  - (Collect and combine (texts, information, or data)

(Collect and combine (texts, information, or data)

Hindi meaning: क्रमवार करना

Synonyms: Arrange, Organize, Order, Put In Order, Sort, Categorize, Systematize

Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Mix Up

Example: The museum curator will <strong>collate</strong> the artifacts by their countries of origin before placing them in their respective wings.

Trick: Koun koun late aata hai office,is chiz ka deta company collate karti hai

9 Rankle (verb)

Rankle  - ((Of a comment or fact) cause continuing annoyance or resentment.)

((Of a comment or fact) cause continuing annoyance or resentment.)

Hindi meaning: खिझाना/परेशान करना

Synonyms: Annoy, Upset, Anger, Irritate, Offend, Affront, Displease, Exasperate

Antonyms: Delight, Placate, Please, Soothe, Mollify

Example: The fact the plane is leaving two hours late is certainly going to <strong>rankle</strong> the passengers.

Trick: Sabhi bacho ko uncle ke commment Rankle karte hai

10 Rampant (adjective)

Rampant  - (Flourishing or spreading unchecked.)

(Flourishing or spreading unchecked.)

Hindi meaning: अनियंत्रित/बड़े पैमाने पर

Synonyms: Uncontrolled, Unrestrained, Unchecked, Unbridled, Widespread

Antonyms: Checked, Controlled, Mild, Restrained

Example: Sadly, the Internet has made it easier for the <strong>rampant</strong> spread of false information.

Trick: Ram ke ayodhya issue pe rampant nhi hona chahiye

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