10 new English words for 6 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 Elicit (verb)

Elicit  - (Evoke or draw out (a reaction))

(Evoke or draw out (a reaction))

Hindi meaning: निकालना/प्रकाश में लाना

Synonyms: Evoke, Bring About, Bring Forth, Induce, Excite, Give Rise To

Antonyms: Cover, Hide, Repress, Suppress

Example: Because Hilary wanted to <strong>elicit</strong> sympathy votes, she told the story of her fight with cancer a few days before the election.

Trick: LIC wale trick use karke information Elicit karte hai.

2 Iffy (adjective)

Iffy  - Full of uncertainty; doubtful.

Full of uncertainty; doubtful.

Hindi meaning: अनिश्चित

Synonyms: Undecided, Unsettled, Unsure, Unreliable, Unresolved, In Doubt

Antonyms: Certain, Sure, Reliable

Example: Due to the storm, the prospect for classes resuming next week seems <strong>iffy</strong>.

Trick: If se bna hai iffy .

3 Overthrow (verb)

Overthrow  - (Remove forcibly from power.)

(Remove forcibly from power.)

Hindi meaning: पद से निकालना

Synonyms: Remove (From Office/Power), Topple, Bring Low, Depose, Oust, Displace, Subvert, Dethrone

Antonyms: Establish, Anoint

Example: The <strong>overthrow</strong> of the Czars and the rise of the Soviet Union in Russia was caused by the disgruntled and starving people of the nation.

Trick: Throw kar diya power se to overthrow kar diya.

4 Pundit (noun)

Pundit  - (An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public)

(An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public)

Hindi meaning: विद्वान/विशेषज्ञ

Synonyms: Expert, Member of a Think Tank, Specialist, Doyen, Master, Sage

Antonyms: Ignoramus, Amateur

Example: Although Jill has never been to Greece, she often speaks about the culture as though she is a <strong>pundit</strong> of the country.

Trick: Pandit log Pundit hote hai

5 Stupendous (adjective)

Stupendous  - Extremely impressive. / amazingly large

Extremely impressive. / amazingly large

Hindi meaning: आश्चर्यजनक/ विलक्षण

Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Astonishing, Extraordinary, Remarkable, Wonderful, Prodigious, Phenomenal

Antonyms: Unimportant, Unimpressive, Ordinary

Example: A <strong>stupendous</strong> smile crossed Emma’s face when she realized her birthday present was a new car.

Trick: Inko log stupid samajte hai ,vo Stupendous work kar jate hai.

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6 Apprehensive (adjective)

Apprehensive  - (Anxious or strained)

(Anxious or strained)

Hindi meaning: आशंकावान/शंकित

Synonyms: Suspicious, Suspecting, Filled with doubt, Alarmed, Worried, Concerned

Antonyms: Definite, Sure, Apparent, Clear

Example: <strong>Apprehensive</strong> about the consequences of texting and driving, Jill turned her phone off.

Trick: Apprehend kar liya to Apprehensive ho gya.

7 Tentative (adjective)

Tentative  - Not certain or fixed; provisional.

Not certain or fixed; provisional.

Hindi meaning: संभावित/अनिश्चित

Synonyms: Provisional, Unconfirmed, Unsettled, Indefinite

Antonyms: Certain, Conclusive, Decisive, Definite, Final

Example: Economists warn the government to not get excited about the <strong>tentative</strong> signs of economic recovery.

Trick: Aesi jagh pe tent ka rate Tentative hota hai.

8 Unanimity (noun)

Unanimity  - (Agreement by all people involved)

(Agreement by all people involved)

Hindi meaning: मतैक्य/सर्वसम्मति

Synonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Concord, Unity, Union, Solidarity, Unison, Consensus

Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Dissension, Opposition

Example: My husband and I made a <strong>unanimous</strong> choice to relocate after a convicted child molester moved next door to us.

Trick: Har animal ki Unanimity hoti hai king ko lekar

9 Cosmopolite (noun)

Cosmopolite  - Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures. / reflecting the influence of numerous cultures and countries

Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures. / reflecting the influence of numerous cultures and countries

Hindi meaning: सर्वभौम

Synonyms: Worldly, Metropolitan, Sophisticated, Urbane

Antonyms: Rustic, Unsophisticated, Particular, Specific

Example: Jim’s mother has never once left her small town and is as far away from being <strong>cosmopolite</strong> as anyone can get.

Trick: Ye ache politician hai kyuki Cosmopolite hai.

10 Fractious (adjective)

Fractious  - ((Of a group or organization) difficult to control)

((Of a group or organization) difficult to control)

Hindi meaning: अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Wayward, Unruly, Uncontrollable, Unmanageable, Out of Hand, Obstreperous

Antonyms: Obedient, Controllable, Manageable

Example: After the football game, the fans of the losing team became <strong>fractious</strong> and started to vandalize the stadium.

Trick: Road krab thi, Fractious hua aur facture ho gya.

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