10 new English words for 9 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 Chalk out (phrasal verb)

Chalk out  - (To explain something carefully to someone,) (रूपरेखा प्रस्तुत करना/समझाना

(To explain something carefully to someone,) (रूपरेखा प्रस्तुत करना/समझाना

Hindi meaning: विस्तृत रूप से

Synonyms: Adumbrate, Explain, Outline, Sketch Out

Antonyms: Misinterpret, Tangle

Example: Before the attacks, the commander <strong>chalked out</strong> the plan to his soldiers.

Trick: Chalk se teacher Chalk out karte hai board pe.

2 Outburst (noun)

Outburst  - (A sudden occurrence of a particular activity.)

(A sudden occurrence of a particular activity.)

Hindi meaning: प्रस्फुटन

Synonyms: Eruption, Outbreak, Flare-Up, Blow-Up, Blaze, Spasm

Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Harmony

Example: When Sally revealed her selection in IAS to her family, an <strong>outburst</strong> of joy could be heard by the neighbors next door.

Trick: Burst hona matlab outburst hona .

3 Draconian (adjective)

Draconian  - ((Of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.)

((Of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.)

Hindi meaning: कठोर/कडा

Synonyms: Harsh, Severe, Strict, Extreme, Rigorous, Stringent

Antonyms: Amenable, Gentle, Mild, Temperate

Example: Under <strong>draconian</strong> law, even the smallest offenses are punished with harsh consequences.

Trick: Hmare law drug dealer ke liye draconian hone chahiye.

4 Sabotage (verb)

Sabotage  - Deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.

Deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.

Hindi meaning: नुक़सान पहुंचाना/नुक़सान पहुंचाना

Synonyms: Destroy, Obstruct, Disrupt, Cripple, Impair, Incapacitate

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Help

Example: The enemy agent used a bomb to <strong>sabotage</strong> the factory and halt production.

Trick: Sab ko stage pe leja kar show ko Sabotage kar rha hai.

5 Contingent (noun)

Contingent  - (A group of people sharing a common feature, forming part of a larger group.)

(A group of people sharing a common feature, forming part of a larger group.)

Hindi meaning: दल/दस्ता

Synonyms: Group, Party, Body, Band, Unit, Squadron, Section

Antonyms: Singleness

Example: A <strong>contingent</strong> of students was selected when an MNC visited the college campus.

Trick: Europe continent ke logo ka Contingent alag hota hai Asia continent se

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6 Dissidence (noun)

Dissidence  - (The holding or expression of opinions at variance with authority)

(The holding or expression of opinions at variance with authority)

Hindi meaning: मतभेद /विचार-विभिन्नता

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dissent, Discord, Discontent, Disapproval

Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Harmony

Example: For almost two centuries the Indians were <strong>dissident</strong> against the British Raj because of their oppressive policies.

Trick: Desi dance karvaya toh Dissidence ho gya.

7 Windfall (noun)

Windfall  - (A sudden gain)

(A sudden gain)

Hindi meaning: अप्रत्याशित लाभ

Synonyms: Bonanza, Gifts from the gods, Jackpot, Pennies from heaven, Godsend

Example: With her lottery <strong>windfall, </strong> Gail eliminated all her financial debt.

Trick: Wind ki trah tez fyada hua to matlab windfall hua .

8 Plead (verb)

Plead  - Present and argue for (a position), especially in court or in another public context.

Present and argue for (a position), especially in court or in another public context.

Hindi meaning: तर्क के रूप में प्रस्तुत करना

Synonyms: Claim, Assert, Argue, State, Present, Put Forward

Example: If the defendant decides to <strong>plead</strong> legitimately, he may receive a lighter consequence from the judge.

Trick: Plea aur plead ek hi baat hai.

9 Prophetic (adjective)

Prophetic  - (Accurately predicting what will happen in the future.)

(Accurately predicting what will happen in the future.)

Hindi meaning: पूर्वकथित/भविष्यसूचक

Synonyms: Prescient, Predictive, Far-Seeing, Prognostic

Antonyms: Ignorant, Neglectful

Example: Because the people in the town believed the child had <strong>prophetic</strong> talents, they constantly questioned him about their fates.

Trick: Prophet mohammed ji ke pass Prophetic power thi.

10 Epochal (adjective)

Epochal  - (Highly significant or important/ of great significance)

(Highly significant or important/ of great significance)

Hindi meaning: महत्त्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Significant, Decisive, Paramount, Momentous

Antonyms: Trivial, Insignificant

Example: Virat Kohli has achieved an <strong>epochal</strong> niche in Cricket.

Trick: IPL India ke liye epochal tournament hai.

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