10 new English words for 27 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 Sculpt (verb)

Sculpt  - (Create or represent (something) some techniques.)

(Create or represent (something) some techniques.)

Hindi meaning: गढ़ना/रूप देना

Synonyms: Carve, Model, Chisel, Shape, Hew. Engrave.

Example: Carved in the 1440’s by Donatello, Bronze David is probably the most famous <strong>sculpture</strong> of all time.

Trick: Achi script ke liye dimag me Sculpt hona chahiye.

2 Inexorable (adjective)

Inexorable  - (Impossible to stop or prevent.)

(Impossible to stop or prevent.)

Hindi meaning: अनवरत/निश्चित

Synonyms: Unstoppable, Unavoidable, Inescapable, Inevitable, Irrevocable

Antonyms: Preventable, Stoppable

Example: Because James hit a police officer while driving drunk, he knows it is an <strong>inexorable</strong> fact he will be punished.

Trick: Aaj kal koi team inhe rokne me able nhi hai ,ye Inexorable hai.

3 Entente (noun)

Entente  - (A group of states in an informal alliance/ a friendly understanding or informal alliance between states or factions.)

(A group of states in an informal alliance/ a friendly understanding or informal alliance between states or factions.)

Hindi meaning: सन्धि/समझौता

Synonyms: Agreement, Arrangement, Coalition, Pact, Treaty, Accord

Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord

Example: Because Jan and Jack have been rivals since the first grade, there is no way they could ever form an e<strong>ntente</strong>.

Trick: On the table in dono countries me Entente hua.

4 Inveigle (verb)

Inveigle  - (Gain entrance to (a place) /Persuaded by (someone) to do something)

(Gain entrance to (a place) /Persuaded by (someone) to do something)

Hindi meaning: प्रलोभन देना/लुभाना

Synonyms: Cajole, Wheedle, Coax, Persuade, Convince

Antonyms: Disenchant, Dissuade, Repel

Example: A nimble detective can <strong>inveigle</strong> information out of a quietest suspect.

Trick: Whale ko Inveigle karke nhi pakad skte.

5 Euphemism (noun)

Euphemism  - A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Hindi meaning: शिष्टोक्ति /मंगलभाषी

Synonyms: Polite Term, Mild Alternative, Politeness, Genteelism

Antonyms: Dysphemism

Example: Because people felt the title of “garbage man” was unappealing, the <strong>euphemism</strong> of “sanitation engineer” was created.

Trick: Euphoria band apne song me Euphemism word use karta hai.

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6 Bone of contention (phrase)

Bone of contention  - (A subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement.)

(A subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement.)

Hindi meaning: विवाद का विषय

Synonyms: Altercation, Apple Of Discord, Point Of Conflict, Disagreement, Dispute

Antonyms: Harmony, Agreement, Concord

Example: Jerry leaving his dirty dishes in the sink for days became a <strong>bone of contention</strong> between him and his roommate.

Trick: Ek bone do dogs me Bone of contention ban jati hai.

7 Imponderable (noun)

Imponderable  - (Factors that is difficult or impossible to estimate or assess/ difficult or impossible to comprehend or evaluate)

(Factors that is difficult or impossible to estimate or assess/ difficult or impossible to comprehend or evaluate)

Hindi meaning: जिसका अनुमान न लगाया जा सके

Synonyms: Indiscernible, Insensible, Evanescent, Indistinct

Antonyms: Solvable, Discernible

Example: Sejal focused on the <strong>imponderable</strong> math problem for several hours before she realized that it was unsolvable.

Trick: Ponder karne pe bi is chiz ka Imponderable nhi kar skte.

8 Lavish (adjective)

Lavish  - (Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.)

(Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.)

Hindi meaning: ठाठदार/व्ययशील

Synonyms: Sumptuous, Luxurious, Lush, Opulent, Grand, Splendid

Antonyms: Moderate, Poor, Economical, Barren

Example: “Mannat” is a <strong>lavish</strong> house.

Trick: Sabhi wish karte hai lavish life ke liye.

9 Extant (adjective)

Extant  - (Still in existence/  not extinct)

(Still in existence/ not extinct)

Hindi meaning: प्रचलित/विद्यमान

Synonyms: Surviving, Existent, Living, Present, Alive

Antonyms: Dead, Extinct, Gone

Example: The artist died in 1980, but his art is still <strong>extant</strong>.

Trick: Jo extinct nhi vo extant.

10 High noon (noun)

High noon  - (A hostile or argumentative situation or meeting between opposing parties.)

(A hostile or argumentative situation or meeting between opposing parties.)

Hindi meaning: वाद-विवाद/असहमति

Synonyms: Conflict, Clash, Fight, Contest, Head-To-Head, Face-Off, Tangle, Skirmish, Confrontation

Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace

Example: Over the Doklam issue, India and China were at <strong>high noon</strong>.

Trick: Office me noon time pe high noon ho gya.

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