10 new English words for 26 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 Arbitrary (adjective)

Arbitrary - (subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion)

(subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion)

Hindi meaning: स्वेच्छाचारी; मनमाना

Synonyms: Subjective, Random, Discretionary

Antonyms: Logical, Definite, Reasonable

Example: The basic aim of a democratic regime is to curb the use of <strong>arbitrary </strong>powers against its citizens.

Trick: Arab desho ke log Arbitrary hote hai .

2 Impunity (noun)

Impunity - (Exemption from punishment)

(Exemption from punishment)

Hindi meaning: दण्डमुक्ति

Synonyms: Immunity, Exemption (From Punishment), Indemnity

Antonyms: Veto, Incarceration

Example: If this war is allowed to pass with <strong>impunity, </strong> these will be the consequences.

Trick: School me , dress neat hone pe impunity milti thi.

3 Tenable (adjective)

Tenable - (Able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.)

(Able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.)

Hindi meaning: मान्य; धार्य

Synonyms: Justifiable, Defendable, Supportable

Antonyms: Unreasonable, Unjustifiable, Untenable

Example: Arguments and sentiments used in the past to justify wars are no more<strong> tenable. </strong>

Trick: Ten logo se bi ye tenable the.

4 Solemnize (verb)

Solemnize - (To hold or perform (ceremonies, rites, etc.) in due manner)

(To hold or perform (ceremonies, rites, etc.) in due manner)

Hindi meaning: विधिपूर्वक संपादित करना

Synonyms: Perform, Celebrate, Ceremonialize

Example: That marriage had been <strong>Solemnised</strong> in 1978 according to the Islamic religion.

Trick: Ache soul se Solemnize karvae jati hai

5 Patriarch (noun)

Patriarch - (The male head of a family or tribal line; a person regarded as the father or founder of an order, class, etc. )

(The male head of a family or tribal line; a person regarded as the father or founder of an order, class, etc. )

Hindi meaning: पूजनीय वृद्ध व्यक्ति; कुलपिता

Synonyms: Elder, Founder, Ruler, Father

Antonyms: Servant, Matriarch

Example: He has friends and influence—the <strong>Patriarch </strong>of Lisbon and many of thenobility will be on his side.

Trick: Papa ki chalti hai ghar me to Patriarchy hai

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6 Pluralism (noun)

Pluralism - (A condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist.)

(A condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist.)

Hindi meaning: अनेकत्व; अनेकवाद

Synonyms: Multiracialism, Diversity

Antonyms: Monism

Example: We live in the days of <strong>pluralism, </strong> when all faiths and religions are of equal worth.

Trick: Socialism me bhout sare Pluralism hote hai

7 Onus (noun)

Onus - (Something that is one's duty or responsibility.)

(Something that is one's duty or responsibility.)

Hindi meaning: दायित्व

Synonyms: Responsibility, Liability, Obligation, Blame

Antonyms: Exoneration, Irresponsibility

Example: The report puts the <strong>onus </strong>of caring for the children firmly on the parents.

Trick: The onus on company is to give bonus to employ.

8 Hitherto (adverb)

Hitherto - (Up to this time; until now)

(Up to this time; until now)

Hindi meaning: अभी तक

Synonyms: So Far, Thus Far, Present

Example: We soon discovered why that part of town was<strong> hitherto</strong> unknown to me

Trick: Ladai karke hit kiya ,case ho gya varna Hitherto me officer hota

9 Transgress (verb)

Transgress - (To pass over or go beyond (a limit, boundary, etc.); to violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin.)

(To pass over or go beyond (a limit, boundary, etc.); to violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin.)

Hindi meaning: नियम भंग करने वाला

Synonyms: Infringe, Convict

Antonyms: Behave, Obey

Example: The boundaries of the State were defined, and it engaged not to <strong>transgress </strong>them.

Trick: Raat ko tez awaz me trance chalana Transgress mana jata hai

10 Endeavour (noun)

Endeavour - (Try hard to do or achieve something)

(Try hard to do or achieve something)

Hindi meaning: प्रयत्न करना

Synonyms: Attempt, Try, Effort

Antonyms: Inactivity, Passivity

Example: Despite my shortcomings, I am <strong>endeavouring</strong> to use all of the resources at my disposal to improve my abilities. Verb Forms: Endeavor, Endeavored, Endeavored

Trick: Ford Endeavour lane ke liye bhout Endeavour karne padenge

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