10 new English words for 18 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 Suffrage (noun)

Suffrage - (The right to vote in political elections/ the right to participate in making a decision)

(The right to vote in political elections/ the right to participate in making a decision)

Hindi meaning: मताधिकार

Synonyms: Right To Vote, Voting Rights, The Vote, Enfranchisement, Ballot.

Example: When you cast your vote, you exercise your privilege of <strong>suffrage. </strong>

Trick: bhout suffer karne pe Suffrage mila

2 Innate (adjective)

Innate - (A quality or ability which you are born with, or which is present naturally)

(A quality or ability which you are born with, or which is present naturally)

Hindi meaning: अंतर्जात/सहज

Synonyms: Inborn, Natural, Inbred, Congenital, Inherent, Intrinsic, Instinctive.

Antonyms: Acquired, Extrinsic.

Example: Penguins are born with the <strong>innate</strong> inclination to live together.

Trick: In me cricket talent Innate tha.

3 Patriarchy (noun)

Patriarchy - (A system of authority in which males are the power holders)

(A system of authority in which males are the power holders)

Hindi meaning: पितृसत्ता

Synonyms: Patriarchate, Society Led By Men, Male-Dominated Society.

Antonyms: Matriarchy.

Example: A firm believer in <strong>patriarchy, </strong> the CEO hired only men to lead his company.

Trick: Papa ki chalti hai ghar me to Patriarchy hai

4 Sequestrate (verb)

Sequestrate - (Take forcible possession of something)

(Take forcible possession of something)

Hindi meaning: ज़ब्त करना

Synonyms: Confiscate, Seize, Take Possession Of, Expropriate, Appropriate.

Example: According to security check points, the operator has the authority to <strong>sequestrate </strong>suspicious items from anyone.

Trick: Cease karke property Sequestrate karte hai

5 Indoctrinate (verb)

Indoctrinate - (Teach a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.)

(Teach a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.)

Hindi meaning: समझाना/शिक्षा देना

Synonyms: Propagandize, Proselytize, Inculcate, Peddle.

Example: In slavery, an overseer uses force to<strong> indoctrinate </strong>the slaves into believing they were less than human.

Trick: Ye doctor Indoctrinate de rhe hai sanitation ka village me.

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6 Realm (noun)

Realm - (A field or domain of activity or interest.)

(A field or domain of activity or interest.)

Hindi meaning: अधिकार/क्षेत्र

Synonyms: Domain, Sphere, Area, Field, Arena

Example: In recent years, many technological innovations have deepened my interest in the <strong>realm</strong> of computer science.

Trick: Election me rally me jane ka Realm hai.

7 Hegemony (noun)

Hegemony - (leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others/ Preponderant influence or authority over others/ the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others.)

(leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others/ Preponderant influence or authority over others/ the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others.)

Hindi meaning: आधिपत्य

Synonyms: Authority, Command, Power, Predominance

Antonyms: Subordination, Obedience, Play Second Fiddle To

Example: When the dictator was chased out of the country, his <strong>hegemony </strong>over the people came to an end.

Trick: Haj pe kuch logo ka Hegemony nhi hai

8 Catalogue (verb)

Catalogue - (Make a systematic list of (items of the same type).)

(Make a systematic list of (items of the same type).)

Hindi meaning: सूची/नामावली

Synonyms: Classify, Categorize, Systematize, Systemize, Index, List.

Example: On New Year’s Eve the band played many songs from their <strong>catalogue </strong>of hits.

Trick: Har artist log kudh ke composition ka catalogue banvate hai.

9 Misogynistic (adjective)

Misogynistic - (Strongly prejudiced against women.)

(Strongly prejudiced against women.)

Hindi meaning: नारी द्वेषीय

Synonyms: Sexist (Prejudiced Towards Male), Anti-Feministic, Male Chauvinistic.

Antonyms: Feminist.

Example: The women’s basketball team refused to work with their coach because of his <strong>misogyny </strong>and his rude behavior.

Trick: Kuch jane Misogynistic hote hai

10 Treatise (noun)

Treatise - (a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject.)

(a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject.)

Hindi meaning: प्रकरण

Synonyms: Disquisition, Exposition, Discourse, Dissertation.

Example: Josh’s Radnor’s <strong>treatise </strong>on the Civil War is very informative.

Trick: Sari international treaties Treatise trike se hoti hai

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