10 new English words for 11 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 Fillip (noun)

Fillip  - Something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity.

Something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity.

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहन

Synonyms: Stimulus, Boost, Encouragement, Incitement, Incentive, Impetus, Inducement, Motivation

Antonyms: Discouragement, Deterrent

Example: Whenever you feel de-motivated, use path of successful persons as a <strong>fillip</strong> to go ahead.

Trick: Micheal Phelps sabko fillip karte hai.

2 Undaunted (adjective)

Undaunted  - (Not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment.)

(Not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment.)

Hindi meaning: अविचलित/निडर/साहसी

Synonyms: Unafraid, Unfaltering, Fearless, Dauntless, Intrepid, Bold, Valiant, Brave

Antonyms: Coward, Fearful

Example: Soldiers are always <strong>undaunted</strong> by the mission and bravely marches into battle.

Trick: Jinhe apne pe doubt nhi hota vo Undaunted rehte hai.

3 Ostracize (verb)

Ostracize - (Exclude from a society or group.)

(Exclude from a society or group.)

Hindi meaning: बहिष्कृत करना

Synonyms: Boycott, Exclude, Expel, Shun, Spurn

Antonyms: Accept, Befriend, Include, Welcome

Example: In some countries, having different beliefs may cause people to <strong>ostracize</strong> you and deny you access to certain places.

Trick: kam size me ho to ek society ke log dusrsi ko Ostracize karte hai

4 Posit (verb)

Posit - (Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument.)

(Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument.)

Hindi meaning: किसी स्थिति में रखना

Synonyms: Postulate, Put Forward, Propound, Predicate, Hypothesize, Assert, Set Forth

Antonyms: Abstain

Example: To get suggestions for company improvements, the firm’s vice-president has asked employees to <strong>posit</strong> ideas for ways to improve morale.

Trick: Padhai karne se human apne aap ko achi position me posit kar leta hai

5 Allegiance (noun)

Allegiance - (Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.)

(Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.)

Hindi meaning: निष्ठा

Synonyms: Loyalty, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Obedience, Adherence, Devotion

Antonyms: Disloyalty, Disobedience, Faithlessness, Inconstancy, Treachery

Example: We took an oath of <strong>allegiance</strong> upon entering the military.

Trick: All religion ko india se Allegiance dhikana chahiye.

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6 Bereft (adjective)

Bereft  - Deprived of or lacking, Sad and alone.

Deprived of or lacking, Sad and alone.

Hindi meaning: अभाव/के बिना

Synonyms: Deprived, Devoid, Minus, Wanting, Without

Antonyms: : Full, contented

Example: When her boyfriend left died, Shona felt <strong>bereft</strong> of love.

Trick: Daru le aaya ,baraf lana bhul gya to baraf ka bereft ho gya.

7 Insurmountable (adjective)

Insurmountable - (Too great to be overcome.)

(Too great to be overcome.)

Hindi meaning: अजेय/अलंघ्य

Synonyms: Insuperable, Unconquerable, Invincible, Unassailable

Antonyms: Beatable, Attainable, Defeatable

Example: We should to start managing our finances better so that debts should not become <strong>insurmountable</strong>.

Trick: Summit karna is mountain pe ab Insurmountable nhi rha

8 Irrefutable (adjective)

Irrefutable  - (Impossible to deny or disprove.)

(Impossible to deny or disprove.)

Hindi meaning: अखंडनीय

Synonyms: Indisputable, Undeniable, Unquestionable, Incontrovertible, Incontestable

Antonyms: Disputable, Doubtful, Dubious, Questionable

Example: Because the jury did not have <strong>irrefutable</strong> evidence, they could not find the defendant guilty of the crime.

Trick: Jis chiz ko refuse nhi kar skte vo Irrefutable hoti hai

9 Cumbersome (adjective)

Cumbersome  - Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use / slow or complicated and therefore inefficient.

Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use / slow or complicated and therefore inefficient.

Hindi meaning: भारी/जटिल

Synonyms: Complicated, Complex, Hefty, Weighty, Burdensome

Antonyms: Convenient, Light, Manageable

Example: The assignment was so <strong>cumbersome</strong> that Jill had to hire six temporary workers to assist her.

Trick: Some food person ko Cumbersome bna dete hai.

10 Quagmire (noun)

Quagmire  - (An awkward, complex, or hazardous situation.)

(An awkward, complex, or hazardous situation.)

Hindi meaning: असमंजस/ कठिन परिस्थिति

Synonyms: Muddle, Mess, Predicament, Mare's Nest, Quandary, Entanglement, Imbroglio

Antonyms: Solution, Breakthrough

Example: Since Jim lost all of his money gambling, he is stuck in a financial <strong>quagmire</strong>.

Trick: Shaadi me ja rhe the mire me ghir gye Quagmire condition aa gyi.

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