10 new English words for 18 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 Transcendent (adjective)

Transcendent  - (Surpassing the ordinary; exceptional.)

(Surpassing the ordinary; exceptional.)

Hindi meaning: उत्कृष्ट/उत्तम

Synonyms: Supreme, Consummate, Paramount, Superlative, Unique, Unsurpassed, Incomparable

Antonyms: Ordinary, Inferior

Example: To many, a god is a <strong>transcendent</strong> being who has powers that exceed those of mere mortals.

Trick: Kalam sahib ki book transcendence Transcendent hai.

2 Pique (verb)

Pique  - (Arouse/ feel irritated or resentful.)

(Arouse/ feel irritated or resentful.)

Hindi meaning: उकसाना/मनमुटाव करना

Synonyms: Displease, Upset, Affront, Vex, Provoke

Antonyms: Delight, Please, Make Happy

Example: The trailer of Padmavati has <strong>piqued</strong> the sentiments of a community.

Trick: PK movie dekh kar koi bi Pique nhi ho skta hai.

3 Literati (noun)

Literati  - (Well-educated people who are interested in literature.)

(Well-educated people who are interested in literature.)

Hindi meaning: विद्वन्मण्डली

Synonyms: Academics, Pedagogues, Scholars, Professorate

Antonyms: Inept, Illiterates

Example: Since he was born in a <strong>Literati</strong> family, so eventually he became scientist.

Trick: Literature me interested log Literati hote hai.

4 Encroach (verb)

Encroach  - (Intrude on (a person's territory, rights, personal life, etc.).)

(Intrude on (a person's territory, rights, personal life, etc.).)

Hindi meaning: अनधिकार प्रवेश करना/अतिक्रमण करना

Synonyms: Intrude, Trespass, Impinge, Butt In, Barge In, Cut In, Obtrude

Antonyms: Keep Off

Example: As the forests continue to be destroyed for development, bears have no choice but to <strong>encroach</strong> into residential areas to seek food.

Trick: Croach karke Encroach karne ki koshish karte hai

5 Chaste (adjective)

Chaste  - (Abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse.)

(Abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse.)

Hindi meaning: पतिव्रता/पवित्र/विशुद्ध

Synonyms: Vestal, Celibate, Monogamous, Virginal

Antonyms: Unchaste, Defiled, Immoral

Example: If your thoughts are not <strong>chaste, </strong> you will find it difficult to live the life of a nun.

Trick: Chest pe monk aese kapde phankar Chaste life jite hai.

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6 Annihilate (verb)

Annihilate  - (Destroy utterly)

(Destroy utterly)

Hindi meaning: अस्तित्व मिटाना

Synonyms: Destroy, Wipe Out, Obliterate, Exterminate, Eradicate

Antonyms: Create, Build, Establish, Protect, Guard

Example: Because the citizens believe the hurricane is going to <strong>annihilate</strong> the city, they are evacuating their homes.

Trick: Ye match me late aake bi dusri team ko Annihilate kar dete hai.

7 Deify (verb)

Deify  - (Worship or regard).

(Worship or regard).

Hindi meaning: पूजा करना/आदर करना

Synonyms: Revere, Venerate, Reverence, Hold Sacred, Pay Homage To, Extol, Exalt

Antonyms: Despise, Degrade, Dishonor

Example: Many North Koreans <strong>deify</strong> their leader, treating him as if he is a god rather than a dictator.

Trick: Humari team defeat karne walo ko bi Deify karti hai.

8 Apotheosis (noun)

Apotheosis  - (The elevation of someone to divine status./ The highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax)

(The elevation of someone to divine status./ The highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax)

Hindi meaning: आदर्शपन

Synonyms: Elevation, Idolization, Pinnacle, Crowning Moment

Antonyms: Relegate, Downgrade, Put Down, Lowering the position

Example: We were ecstatic to meet the athlete who was said to be the <strong>apotheosis</strong> of his sport.

Trick: Agar apollo ki theory padli to aap Apotheosis ban jahenge.

9 Acquiesce (verb)

Acquiesce  - (Accept something reluctantly but without protest.)

(Accept something reluctantly but without protest.)

Hindi meaning: मान लेना/स्वीकार कर लेना

Synonyms: Accede, Conform, Comply, Accept, Agree

Antonyms: Dissent, Forbid, Refuse, Resist

Example: While I did not want to go to the show with Laura, her begging eventually caused me to <strong>acquiesce</strong>.

Trick: Koi bi accused Acquiescence nhi karta hai case ko court me .

10 Legacy (noun)

Legacy  - Something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Hindi meaning: विरासत

Synonyms: Bequest, Inheritance, Patrimony, Endowment

Example: Though none of his family was famous, John intended to leave a mark on the world, creating a <strong>legacy</strong> that would be remembered around the world.

Trick: Inko elegancy bi Legacy me mili hai.

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