10 new English words for 8 November 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 Indolently (adverb)

Indolently  - (In a way of avoiding activity or exertion)

(In a way of avoiding activity or exertion)

Hindi meaning: आलस से

Synonyms: Lazily, Sluggishly, Inactively, Laggardly, Lethargically

Antonyms: Hurriedly, Swiftly

Example: Jackson lost his job because he was an <strong>indolent</strong> employee who did nothing but sleep at his desk all day.

Trick: kam dolte hai Indolent log.

2 Fudge (verb)

Fudge  - Present or deal with (something) in a vague or inadequate way./ adjust or manipulate (facts or figures) so as to present a desired picture.

Present or deal with (something) in a vague or inadequate way./ adjust or manipulate (facts or figures) so as to present a desired picture.

Hindi meaning: झूठे या जाली तथ्य पेश करना

Synonyms: Falsify, Fake, Manipulate, Misrepresent, Misreport

Antonyms: Reveal, Be Honest

Example: Politicians have been known to <strong>fudge</strong> the issues.

Trick: farzi log Fudge kam karte hai.

3 Primitive (adjective)

Primitive  - (Not developed/ very basic or unsophisticated in terms of comfort, convenience, or efficiency.)

(Not developed/ very basic or unsophisticated in terms of comfort, convenience, or efficiency.)

Hindi meaning: आरंभिक/अविकसित

Synonyms: Basic, Introductory, Primary, Embryonic, Rudimentary

Antonyms: Developed, Sophisticated

Example: Fortunately, advances in medical science have brought an end to <strong>primitive</strong> medical practices like using leeches to remove tainted blood.

Trick: Prime membership ab Primitive stage pen hi hai .

4 Nutty (adjective)

Nutty  - (unbalanced)

(unbalanced)

Hindi meaning: असंयत

Synonyms: Mad, Crazy, Eccentric, Whacky, Gung Ho

Antonyms: Balanced, Sane, Calm

Example: When Jim’s grandmother started to act <strong>nutty, </strong> he took her in for a psychiatric evaluation.

Trick: naughty bacho ka dimag bachpan me bht Nutty hota hai.

5 Confiscate (verb)

Confiscate  - Take or seize (someone's property) with authority.

Take or seize (someone's property) with authority.

Hindi meaning: जब्त करना

Synonyms: Impound, Seize, Expropriate, Take Possession of, Sequestrate

Example: According to school policy, the principal has the authority to <strong>confiscate</strong> suspicious items from students.

Trick: Ab paradise papers me fas gye ab to in sabi ki property Confiscate kro.

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6 Prolific (adjective)

Prolific  - (Producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring.)

(Producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring.)

Hindi meaning: अनुकूल/उपजाऊ/फलदायी

Synonyms: Productive, Fertile, Fecund, Fruitful, Generative

Antonyms: Sterile, Barren

Example: Since Jim Smith scores over thirty points each game, he is considered to be one of the most <strong>prolific</strong> basketball players in history.

Trick: pro league se sabi player ki mehnat Prolific ho gyi

7 Rig (verb)

Rig  - (Manage or conduct (something) fraudulently so as to gain an advantage.)

(Manage or conduct (something) fraudulently so as to gain an advantage.)

Hindi meaning: हेर-फेर करना

Synonyms: Manipulate, Juggle, Gerrymander, Distort, Misrepresent, Pervert

Antonyms: Be Honest, Be Fair

Example: After losing the elections, the opposition leader accused the winning party of <strong>rigging</strong> the EVMs.

Trick: Rig ved me baate clear hai rig nhi hai

8 Cripple (verb)

Cripple  - (Cause (someone) to become unable to walk or move properly.)

(Cause (someone) to become unable to walk or move properly.)

Hindi meaning: अशक्त कर देना

Synonyms: Maim, Disable, Incapacitate, Lame, Mutilate, Hamstring, Debilitate

Antonyms: Strengthen, Repair, Capacitate, Enable

Example: Higher taxes in the new proposed regime could <strong>cripple</strong> small businesses.

Trick: Triple jump me cripple bht aati hai.

9 By sweat of the brow (phrase)

By sweat of the brow  - (by hard work)

(by hard work)

Hindi meaning: मेहनत से /परिश्रम से

Synonyms: Diligently, Assiduously, Painstakingly, Restlessly

Antonyms: Idly, Inactively

Example: <strong>By the sweat of his brow, </strong> A farmer can turned a barren little plot of land into the flourishing farm.

Trick: Sweating hoti hai tab By sweat of the brow hoti hai.

10 Virtuous (adjective)

Virtuous  - (Having or showing high moral standards.)

(Having or showing high moral standards.)

Hindi meaning: नेक/भद्र

Synonyms: Righteous, Good, Moral, Ethical, Upright, Principled

Antonyms: Sinful, Unethical, Vile, Wicked

Example: Ellen made a <strong>virtuous</strong> choice to give her lottery winnings to the children’s hospital.

Trick: Viru Virtuous person hai.

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