10 new English words for 17 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 Pass the buck (phrase)

Pass the buck  - (Shift the responsibility for something to someone else.).

(Shift the responsibility for something to someone else.).

Hindi meaning: जिम्मेदारी से बचना

Synonyms: Pass on, Slide out of, Dodge, Duck (an onus)

Antonyms: Take up, Undertake (a responsibility)

Example: When the team lost the match, the captain <strong>passes the buck</strong> to the bowlers.

Trick: Pass kar di booking tour operator ne matlab pass the buck kar di.

2 Squabble (noun)

Squabble  - (Quarrel about something trivial.)

(Quarrel about something trivial.)

Hindi meaning: झगड़ा/तकरार

Synonyms: Quarrel, Row, Argument, Fight, Contretemps, Altercation

Antonyms: Accord, Agreement, Harmony

Example: She decided to break up with her boyfriend after he felt the need to <strong>squabble</strong> every time she smiled at another man.

Trick: Quarrel karke aapas me squabble karte hai.

3 Edgy (adjective)

Edgy  - (Tense, nervous, or irritable.)

(Tense, nervous, or irritable.)

Hindi meaning: परेशान/घबराया हुआ

Synonyms: Tense, Nervous, On Edge, Highly Strung, Apprehensive, Uneasy

Antonyms: Tranquil, Quiet, Serene, Halcyon

Example: After the plane continued to shake uncontrollably, the passengers began to get <strong>edgy</strong> for fear of the plane crashing.

Trick: “Aeji ider aao “ sunte hi husband Edgy ho jate hai.

4 Citadel (noun)

Citadel  - (Lit - a fortress, typically one on high ground above a city./Fig- point of importance)

(Lit - a fortress, typically one on high ground above a city./Fig- point of importance)

Hindi meaning: गढ़/दुर्ग

Synonyms: Fort, Stronghold, Fortification, Castle, Burg, Alcazar

Example: Using a large tree stump, the soldiers tried to breach through the <strong>citadel</strong> walls.

Trick: Sita mata Citadel me rahti thi.

5 Impromptu (adjective)

Impromptu  - (Done without being planned or rehearsed.)

(Done without being planned or rehearsed.)

Hindi meaning: तात्कालिक/बिना तैयारी का

Synonyms: Unrehearsed, Unprepared, Unscripted, Extempore, Unplanned

Antonyms: Planned, Prepared

Example: Because Jane had an <strong>impromptu</strong> wedding, she didn’t send out invitations.

Trick: Ye har program me Impromptu dance karte hai.

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6 Band-aid (noun)

Band-aid - (A temporary solution, especially an unsatisfactory one.)

(A temporary solution, especially an unsatisfactory one.)

Hindi meaning: अस्थायी समाधान

Synonyms: Quick Fix, Stop Gap, Provisional Solution, Makeshift

Antonyms: Permanent (Solution)

Example: Implementation of odd-even rule is a <strong>band-aid</strong> solution to the problem of air pollution in Delhi.

Trick: India me ab musical band bnana financial Band-aid nhi rha.

7 Echelon (noun)

Echelon  - A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.

A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.

Hindi meaning: विभाग/ स्तर

Synonyms: Level, Rank, Grade, Rung, Tier, Stratum

Example: Only members of society’s highest <strong>echelon</strong> can afford to own airplanes.

Trick: Ye loan me higher Echelon hai.

8 Superintend (verb)

Superintend  - Be responsible for the management or arrangement of (an activity or organization)

Be responsible for the management or arrangement of (an activity or organization)

Hindi meaning: संचालन करना/निरीक्षण करना

Synonyms: Supervise, Oversee, Watch, Conduct

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect

Example: Parents should <strong>superintend</strong> their children's education for their good upbringing.

Trick: Superintendent of police Superintendence pura karte hai.

9 Enshrine (verb)

Enshrine  - (Preserve (A right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected.)

(Preserve (A right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected.)

Hindi meaning: सुरक्षित रखना/प्रतिष्ठापित करना

Synonyms: Conserve, Protect, Care for, Take care of, Safeguard, Preserve

Antonyms: Abase, Degrade, Demean

Example: The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education is <strong>enshrined</strong> in the constitution.

Trick: Hmesha shine kre hmara culture isliye Enshrine karna zruri hai.

10 Pitch in (phrasal verb)

Pitch in - (Vigorously join in to help with a task or activity.)

(Vigorously join in to help with a task or activity.)

Hindi meaning: सहायता करना/शामिल होना

Synonyms: Lend a hand, Join in, Contribute, Do one's bit, Chip in, Cooperate, Collaborate

Antonyms: Hinder, Prevent

Example: Everyone at the office <strong>pitched in</strong> to buy a gift for the soon-to-be-wed couple.

Trick: Investors ko pitch karne pe hi Pitch in milta hai.

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