10 new English words for 2 October 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 Disgruntled (adjective)

Disgruntled  - (Angry or dissatisfied.)

(Angry or dissatisfied.)

Hindi meaning: असंतुष्ट/खफा

Synonyms: Dissatisfied, Discontented, Aggrieved, Resentful, Displeased, Unhappy

Antonyms: Contented, Happy, Pleased, Satisfied

Example: Even though Harry is <strong>disgruntled</strong> about losing his job because of his poor performance, he still plans to find another one in the same field.

Trick: This ground se sab india ke player Disgruntled hai

2 Bump up (phrasal verb)

Bump up - (To raise or increase)

(To raise or increase)

Hindi meaning: बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Hike, Boost, Increment, Step-Up, Raise, Accretion

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Fall, Drop

Example: In inflation, prices are <strong>bumped up</strong> daily.

Trick: Ball bounce karke height Bump up karte hai.

3 Stellar (adjective)

Stellar  - (Fig-exceptionally good; outstanding.)/Lit- pertaining to the stars

(Fig-exceptionally good; outstanding.)/Lit- pertaining to the stars

Hindi meaning: उत्कृष्ट/प्रधान

Synonyms: Eminent, Elevated, Exalted, Lofty, Noble

Antonyms: Inferior, Unremarkable, Ordinary

Example: Virat Kohli has achieved a niche in Cricket by his <strong>stellar</strong> performances.

Trick: Ye star player Stellar ha

4 Rife (adjective)

Rife  - (Especially of something undesirable) of common occurrence; widespread.

(Especially of something undesirable) of common occurrence; widespread.

Hindi meaning: व्याप्त/फैला हुआ

Synonyms: Widespread, Common, Extensive, Ubiquitous, Omnipresent, Prevalent

Antonyms: Limited, Scarce

Example: Countries with limited clean water resources are <strong>vrife</strong> with cases of stomach viruses.

Trick: Wife ka dhar sab jagah rife hai.

5 Urge (verb)

Urge  - (Recommend (something) strongly.)

(Recommend (something) strongly.)

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित करना/प्रवृत्त करना

Synonyms: Encourage, Adjure, Prompt, Prod, Goad, Egg On, Spur

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Repress

Example: Wanda decided to go back to work as a professional singer at the <strong>urging</strong> of her friends.

Trick: Sales arz karte hai Urge karke.

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6 Dormant (adjective)

Dormant  - Temporarily inactive/ having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time.

Temporarily inactive/ having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time.

Hindi meaning: शांत/निष्क्रिय

Synonyms: Latent, Passive, Hibernate, Inactive

Antonyms: Active, Alert, Awake, Conscious

Example: In normal situations, the body’s white blood cells are <strong>dormant, </strong> but when an infection occurs, they become active germ fighters.

Trick: Govt. offices aade time door band karke Dormant rahete hai.

7 Preempt (verb)

Preempt  - (Take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) happening)

(Take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) happening)

Hindi meaning: रोकना

Synonyms: Forestall, Prevent, Preclude, Estop

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Help, Support

Example: He <strong>preempted</strong> his boss's plan to fire him by quitting.

8 Legacy (noun)

Legacy  - Something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Hindi meaning: विरासत

Synonyms: Bequest, Inheritance, Patrimony, Endowment

Example: Though none of his family was famous, John intended to leave a mark on the world, creating a <strong>legacy</strong> that would be remembered around the world.

9 Fracas (noun)

Fracas  - (A noisy disturbance or quarrel.)

(A noisy disturbance or quarrel.)

Hindi meaning: उपद्रव

Synonyms: Disturbance, Quarrel, Scuffle, Brawl, Affray, Melee

Antonyms: Harmony, Peace, Calm

Example: The players were suspended from the team when they started a <strong>fracas</strong> in which one of them broke his arm.

Trick: French revolution me bhout Fracas hua tha.

10 Chicken out (phrasal verb)

Chicken out - (To decide not to do something because you are too frightened)

(To decide not to do something because you are too frightened)

Hindi meaning: डर के मारे न जाने का निर्णय लेना

Synonyms: Back Down, Back Pedal, Throw In The Towel, Disavow

Antonyms: Come In, Face, Take (The Responsibility)

Example: Freddy <strong>chickened out</strong> of the plan of bungee jumping at the last minute.

Trick: Chicken cage se Chicken out nhi hote hai.

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