10 new English words for 5 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 Anecdote (noun)

Anecdote  - (A brief, often funny, telling of something that happened)

(A brief, often funny, telling of something that happened)

Hindi meaning: उपाख्यान

Synonyms: Tale, Narrative, Reminiscence, Episode

Example: To get a smile from the bullied student, the counselor shared an <strong>anecdote</strong> about her school days.

Trick: Anna ki stories Anecdote hoti hai.

2 Chug (verb)

Chug  - (To make slow but steady progress)

(To make slow but steady progress)

Hindi meaning: धीरे धीरे आगे बढ़ना

Synonyms: Amble, Saunter, Promenade, Snort

Antonyms: Boost Up, scurry, scuttle

Example: The students <strong>chug</strong> through the halls because they’re not eager to go to class.

Trick: Dhire dhire chal chalkar chug kro.

3 Repose (verb)

Repose  - (Be situated or kept in a particular place.)

(Be situated or kept in a particular place.)

Hindi meaning: रख्नना/निहित होना

Synonyms: Lie, Be placed, Be set, Be situated, Be positioned, Be supported

Example: After a very good monsoon, agrarian economy is expected to <strong>repose</strong> itself at niche.

Trick: Sone ka pose is Repose.

4 Wane (verb)

Wane  - (Become weaker/ decrease in vigor or extent.)

(Become weaker/ decrease in vigor or extent.)

Hindi meaning: क्षीण होना/ कम होना

Synonyms: Decrease, Decline, Diminish, Dwindle, Dim, Fade, Lessen, Ebb

Antonyms: Develop, Enhance, Enlarge, Grow, Increase, Rise

Example: Because the singer believed her number of fans was starting to <strong>wane</strong>, she created social media accounts to increase her fan base.

Trick: Warne ki bowling kabi wane nhi rahi.

5 Write off (noun)

Write off - (A cancellation from an account of a bad debt or worthless asset/ an elimination of an item from the books of account)

(A cancellation from an account of a bad debt or worthless asset/ an elimination of an item from the books of account)

Hindi meaning: निरस्तीकरण

Synonyms: Cancellation, Dismissal, Deletion (of accounts/debts)

Example: The store manager was persuaded <strong>write off</strong> the bill on the accounts of poor conditions of the beggar.

Trick: Writer off ho gye to unke projest bi write off ho gye.

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6 Collateral (noun)

Collateral  - Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.

Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.

Hindi meaning: गारंटी

Synonyms: : Security, Surety, Guarantee, Assurance, Insurance, Indemnity

Antonyms: Insecurity, Danger, Peril, Risk

Example: If William wants to use his boat as <strong>collateral</strong> for the business loan, he needs to show proof of ownership to the bank.

Trick: College me joining letter job ka Collateral nhi hota.

7 Beleaguer (verb)

Beleaguer  - (To be in a very difficult situation/ To cause constant or repeated trouble for.

(To be in a very difficult situation/ To cause constant or repeated trouble for.

Hindi meaning: अवरोध करना/तंग करना/परेशान करना

Synonyms: Bother, Trouble, Disturb, Harass, Badger, Persecute

Antonyms: Aid, Please, Help, Assist

Example: A lack of funds is going to <strong>beleaguer</strong> the school district and cause several school closures.

Trick: Billi ghar ke ander aake Beleaguer karti hai .

8 Sputter (verb)

Sputter  - (Proceed in a spasmodic and feeble way.)

(Proceed in a spasmodic and feeble way.)

Hindi meaning: डगमगाना/लड़खड़ाना

Synonyms: Stumble, Totter, Wobble, Shamble

Antonyms: Move Speedily, Grow Fast

Example: The <strong>sputtering</strong> state of economy can be improved by gaining the investor confidence.

Trick: Aese pather pe sab Sputter karte hai.

9 Subvention (noun)

Subvention  - (A grant of money, especially from a government.)

(A grant of money, especially from a government.)

Hindi meaning: अनुदान/आर्थिक सहायता

Synonyms: Subsidy, Concession, Gratuity, Grant (Of Money)

Antonyms: Denial, Refusal

Example: During the drought, the government gave farmers a <strong>Subvention</strong> to help them stay in business.

Trick: Is mallya ke mansion ke liye sarkar sabko subvention de rhi hai.

10 Break out (phrasal verb)

Break out  - (Start suddenly/ To occur unexpectedly and intensely.)

(Start suddenly/ To occur unexpectedly and intensely.)

Hindi meaning: प्रस्फुटित होना/निकल आना

Synonyms: Flare Up, Start/Begin Suddenly, Erupt, Burst Out, Blow Up

Antonyms: Suppress, Oppress

Example: We were enjoying a nice walk when a storm <strong>broke out</strong> and forced us to run back home.

Trick: Work se break lekar break out kar lena chahiye.

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