10 new English words for 3 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 Missive (noun)

Missive  - (A letter, especially a long or official one.)

(A letter, especially a long or official one.)

Hindi meaning: पैग़ाम/सन्देश

Synonyms: Message, Epistle, Letter, Message, Communiqué

Example: As soon as the general received the <strong>missive</strong> from his commander-in-chief, he launched an airstrike against the enemy.

Trick: Itna massive Missive diya

2 Chasten (verb)

Chasten  - (Correct by restrain by punishment/ to punish or reprimand in order to correct)

(Correct by restrain by punishment/ to punish or reprimand in order to correct)

Hindi meaning: अनुशासित करना

Synonyms: Penalize, Discipline, Bring To Book, Correct (Forcefully)

Antonyms: Forgive, Let Go

Example: In court, the judge will probably <strong>chasten</strong> the repeat offender with a lecture and a harsh sentence.

Trick: Signal thoda to police ne chase karke Chasten kiya

3 Crack down (phrasal verb)

Crack down - (To take severe or stern measures, especially in enforcing obedience to laws or regulations)

(To take severe or stern measures, especially in enforcing obedience to laws or regulations)

Hindi meaning: कड़ी कार्यवाही करना

Synonyms: Control Strictly, Take Strong Action, Forcefully Regulate

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore

Example: The University is taking steps to <strong>crack down</strong> on underage drinking on campus.

Trick: Code crack kiya aur army ne Crack down kiya

4 Pledge (verb)

Pledge  - (Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.)

(Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.)

Synonyms: Promise, Vow, Commit, give Assurance

Antonyms: Breach, Break

Example: The government has <strong>pledged</strong> that it will fight against corruption.

Trick: Misbehave kiya plane me to pledge li agli bar se nhi krunga

5 Loath (adjective)

Loath  - Unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking.

Unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking.

Hindi meaning: अनिच्छुक

Synonyms: Reluctant, Unwilling, Disinclined, Ill-Disposed

Antonyms: Eager, Ready, Willing

Example: In the past, many Companies were <strong>loath</strong> to hire women professionals because they feared the women would quit when they got married.

Trick: Lofer log loath hote hai .

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6 Wield (verb)

Wield  - (Have and be able to use (power or influence)

(Have and be able to use (power or influence)

Hindi meaning: उपयोग करना/बरतना

Synonyms: Exercise, Exert, Be Possessed Of, Command

Antonyms: Misuse, Idle

Example: When the soldier started to <strong>wield</strong> the bat like a weapon, his attacker fled in fear.

Trick: Dhoni field me dimag ka Wield karte hai.

7 Abide by (phrasal verb)

Abide by - To follow the instructions.

To follow the instructions.

Hindi meaning: का पालन करना/ पर दृढ़ या अटल रहना

Synonyms: Follow, Comply, Conform To, Adhere To, Stick To

Antonyms: Disobey, Disregard

Example: It is a good thing that most drivers <strong>abide by</strong> the rules of the road.

Trick: Bet lgakar abide by ho gye the

8 Partisan (adjective)

Partisan  - (Prejudiced in favour of a particular cause.)

(Prejudiced in favour of a particular cause.)

Hindi meaning: पक्षपाती

Synonyms: Biased, Prejudiced, Discriminatory, Preferential, Partial

Antonyms: Fair, Unbiased, Impartial

Example: <strong>Partisan</strong> political views may cause one to overlook the best candidates at the polls.

Trick: : Har party ke log partisan hote hai

9 Drive away (phrasal verb)

Drive away - To cause or force (someone) to leave especially by making a situation unpleasant or unattractive.

To cause or force (someone) to leave especially by making a situation unpleasant or unattractive.

Hindi meaning: दूर करना/बाहर निकालना

Synonyms: Eliminate, Eradicate, Expel, Exclude, Remove, Isolate

Antonyms: Accept, Admit, Allow, Include, Incorporate, Keep, Take in

Example: Charges of corruption made him to be <strong>driven away</strong> out of the ministry and party as well.

Trick: Tez drive karke car , city se drive away ho gya

10 Turn a blind eye (idiom)

Turn a blind eye  - (Pretend not to notice.)

(Pretend not to notice.)

Hindi meaning: ध्यान नहीं देना

Synonyms: Overlook, Disregard, Neglect, Ignore, Pay No Attention/Heed To

Antonyms: Heed, Pay Attention, Be Aware

Example: Many countries have <strong>turned a blind eye</strong> towards Rohingya crisis.

Trick: : Blind man ki tarah Turn a blind eye kiya inhone

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