10 new English words for 30 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 Persecution (noun)

Persecution  - (Hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs)

(Hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs)

Hindi meaning: अत्याचार/अमानवीय आचरण

Synonyms: Ill-treatment, Infliction, Oppression, Torture

Antonyms: Happiness, Help, Joy, Succour

Example: Many people flee their countries to escape <strong>persecution</strong>.

Trick: Parsiyo pe kabhi koi persecution ka aarob nhi lga hai.

2 Odium (noun)

Odium  - (General or widespread hatred or disgust incurred by someone as a result of their actions.)

(General or widespread hatred or disgust incurred by someone as a result of their actions.)

Hindi meaning: विद्वेष/घृणा

Synonyms: Disgust, Abhorrence, Repugnance, Revulsion, Repulsion, Loathing, Detestation, Hatred

Antonyms: Affection, Love, Regard

Example: After getting out of prison, the child molester still had to deal with <strong>odium</strong> from his neighbors.

Trick: Pantium computers ko koi odium nhi karta.

3 Forswear (verb)

Forswear  - (Agree to give up or do without.)

(Agree to give up or do without.)

Hindi meaning: अस्वीकार करना / दूर रहना

Synonyms: Renounce, Swear Off, Forgo, Abjure, Reject, Relinquish, Abstain From

Antonyms: Accept, Approve

Example: As part of his New Year’s resolution, my father decided to <strong>forswear</strong> alcohol.

Trick: Saadi me 7 swear karke Forswear nhi karna chahiye.

4 Vacillating (adjective)

Vacillating  - (Wavering between different opinions or actions.)

(Wavering between different opinions or actions.)

Hindi meaning: स्थिरचित्त/ संकोची

Synonyms: Undecided, Unsure, Indecisive, Tentative, Irresolute, Ambivalent, Hesitant

Antonyms: Certain, Confident, Decisive, Definite

Example: If you <strong>vacillate</strong> between two positions, there is no way you will win the debate.

Trick: Late aane pe boss ke samne log Vacillating ho jate hai.

5 Protagonist (noun)

Protagonist  - An advocate of a particular cause or idea./ the leading character of something that is considered as important.

An advocate of a particular cause or idea./ the leading character of something that is considered as important.

Hindi meaning: अग्रणी/मुख्य व्यक्ति/समर्थक

Synonyms: Exponent, Advocate, Lead, Hero, Mainstay

Antonyms: Antagonist, Adversary, Opponent

Example: In every movie, a <strong>protagonist</strong> usually has an antagonist opposing his goals.

Trick: Har dushman se protect rahna padta hai Protagonist ko.

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6 Esse (noun)

Esse - (Essential nature or essence.)

(Essential nature or essence.)

Hindi meaning: निष्कर्ष/मूलतत्त्व/सार

Synonyms: Kernel, Marrow, Quintessence, Core, Centrality

Antonyms: Exterior, Outside

Example: The <strong>essence</strong> of exceptional customer service is the desire to exceed customer expectations.

7 Evangelical (adjective)

Evangelical  - (Lit- a person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching. / Fig-zealous in advocating or supporting a particular cause.)

(Lit- a person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching. / Fig-zealous in advocating or supporting a particular cause.)

Hindi meaning: मतान्ध/कट्टर

Synonyms: Fervent, Ardent, Fanatic, Zealous (Of A Cause)

Antonyms: Stoic, Indifferent

Example: She was <strong>evangelical</strong> about acting, so she left her studies.

Trick: Pakistan me to jail me daal dete hai Evangelical ko.

8 Acquiescence (noun)

Acquiescence  - (The reluctant acceptance of something without protest)

(The reluctant acceptance of something without protest)

Hindi meaning: रज़ामंदी/सम्मति

Synonyms: Acceptance, Assent, Conformity, Submissiveness

Antonyms: Dissent, Nonconformity, Refusal, Denial

Example: Right now, John's parents do not want him to enroll in an art school, but he believes they will <strong>acquiesce</strong> in time.

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

9 Nonchalantly (adverb)

Nonchalantly  - (In a casually calm and relaxed manner.)

(In a casually calm and relaxed manner.)

Hindi meaning: धीरता से/निर्लिप्त भाव से

Synonyms: Casually, Indifferently, Coolly, Nervouslessly

Antonyms: Affectedly, Fiercely, Turbulently

Example: In times of crisis, police officers must appear <strong>nonchalant</strong> while helping upset citizens.

Trick: Chalan se bache ke liye log Nonchalantly behave karte hai

10 Beget (verb)

Beget  - (Cause; bring about.)

(Cause; bring about.)

Hindi meaning: उत्पन्न करना/कारण होना

Synonyms: Cause, Give rise to, Lead to, Result in, Bring about, Create, Produce, Generate, Engender

Antonyms: Kill, Destroy

Example: The foolish decision to drink and drive may <strong>beget</strong> your early death.

Trick: Is big gate ka beget britishers hai.

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