10 new English words for 5 December 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 Wade (verb)

Wade - (Intervene in (something) or attack (someone) vigorously or forcefully.)

(Intervene in (something) or attack (someone) vigorously or forcefully.)

Hindi meaning: आड़े आना/ आगे बढ़ना/आक्रमण करना

Synonyms: Attack, Set upon, Launch oneself at, Weigh into, Lash out at, Hit out at

Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge

Example: The pair of thieves <strong>waded</strong> the traveling merchant, stealing his goods and leaving him half-dead on the side of the road.

Trick: Invade karna matlab wade karna.

2 Discrete (adjective)

Discrete  - (Individually separate and distinct.)

(Individually separate and distinct.)

Hindi meaning: अलग/असतत/पृथक

Synonyms: Separate, Distinct, Individual, Detached, Unattached, Disconnected, Discontinuous, Disjunct

Antonyms: Connected, Attached, Combined

Example: A watch is made up of many <strong>discrete</strong> gears.

Trick: Achi family create kariye Discrete nhi kre.

3 Barge in (phrasal verb)

Barge in - (Move forcefully or roughly/ To abruptly and/or rudely interrupt or intrude on someone or something without warning.)

(Move forcefully or roughly/ To abruptly and/or rudely interrupt or intrude on someone or something without warning.)

Hindi meaning: जबरदस्ती घुसना

Synonyms: Push, Shove, Force, Elbow, Shoulder, Jostle, Bludgeon, Intrude

Example: In India People often <strong>barges in</strong> the queues.

Trick: Chor Banglow me barge in karte hai.

4 Manic (adjective)

Manic  - (Showing wild, apparently deranged, excitement and energy.)

(Showing wild, apparently deranged, excitement and energy.)

Hindi meaning: उन्मादी/पागल

Synonyms: Mad, Insane, Deranged, Demented, Maniacal, Lunatic

Antonyms: Sane, Prudent

Example: Greg’s sports <strong>mania</strong> is so ridiculous that he can watch the same game hundreds of times without getting bored.

Trick: Bht panic karte hai manic log .

5 Peppy (adjective)

Peppy  - (Lively and high-spirited.)

(Lively and high-spirited.)

Hindi meaning: जोशीला/प्रफुल्ल

Synonyms: Animated, Perky, Spirited, Sprightly, Vivacious

Antonyms: Depressed, Lazy, Lethargic, Apathetic

Example: Chloe was <strong>peppy, </strong> and she jumped for joy when she got everything she wanted for Christmas.

Trick: Hmara pappy bht peppy hai.

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6 Topsy-turvy (adjective)

Topsy-turvy  - (In a state of complete confusion and disorder.)

(In a state of complete confusion and disorder.)

Hindi meaning: गड़बड़/उल्टा-पुल्टा

Synonyms: Disorderly, Confused, Muddled, Jumbled, Chaotic, Disorganized, Messy

Antonyms: Ordered, Organized, Straight

Example: A <strong>topsy-turvy</strong> scene took place in the mall when a toddler wandered off from his mother.

Trick: Top order pe bowler ko lake sab kuch topsy-turvy kar diya tha .

7 Sui generis (adjective)

Sui generis  - (Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else./ particularly remarkable, special, or unusual.)

(Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else./ particularly remarkable, special, or unusual.)

Hindi meaning: विशिष्ट/अद्वितीय

Synonyms: Distinctive, Individual, One and only, In a class by itself, Unique

Antonyms: Common, Ordinary, Usual, Commonplace

Example: When Twitter launched, it was viewed as <strong>sui generis</strong> because of its unique style of communication.

Trick: Ye bht generous hai isliye Sui generis hai.

8 Spin -off (noun)

Spin -off  - (A collateral or derived product or effect)

(A collateral or derived product or effect)

Hindi meaning: उपोत्पाद/अतिरिक्त उत्पाद

Synonyms: By-Product, Derivative, Offspring, Out-Growth

Antonyms: Original

Example: The Voice is a singing talent competition that is a <strong>spinoff</strong> of American Idol which was popularized in 2001.

Trick: Ye sab in spinner ke spin off hai.

9 Genteel (adjective)

Genteel  - (Characterized by affected politeness, refinement, or respectability.)

(Characterized by affected politeness, refinement, or respectability.)

Hindi meaning: शिष्ट/सभ्य

Synonyms: Refined, Proper, Polite, Well Mannered, Cultivated, Cultured, Sophisticated

Antonyms: Uncivilized, Unrefined, Unsophisticated, Boorish

Example: Sarah’s <strong>genteel</strong> upbringing led her to treat everyone with respect.

Trick: Gentle man game me ye Genteel hai.

10 Reign (verb)

Reign  - (Be the dominant feature of a situation or place.)

(Be the dominant feature of a situation or place.)

Hindi meaning: प्रबल होना/आधिपत्य करना

Synonyms: Prevail, Be established, Be common, Be widespread, Be in force, Be in effect

Antonyms: Be confined, Be restricted

Example: Truth and justice <strong>reign</strong> in the world.

Trick: Rain hone ke baad bowler reign karte hai.

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