10 new English words for 7 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 Misgiving (noun)

Misgiving  - A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something.

A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something.

Hindi meaning: संदेह/अविश्वास/आशंका

Synonyms: Anxiety, Angst, Alarm, Worry, Unease

Antonyms: Belief, Calmness, Certainty, Confidence, Faith.

Example: When Ryan learned his daughter’s fiancé had just been released from prison, his <strong>misgiving</strong> about him became stronger.

Trick: Aj misses giving money , to mr. ko misgiving hua.

2 Verve (noun)

Verve  - Vigour and spirit or enthusiasm.

Vigour and spirit or enthusiasm.

Hindi meaning: जोश/उत्साह

Synonyms: Enthusiasm, Vigour, Energy, Dynamism, Vivacity, Sprightliness, Zest

Antonyms: Apathy, Dullness, Inactivity, Indifference, Laziness, Lethargy

Example: Johnny Depp is known for eccentric performances that burst with <strong>verve</strong> and energy.

Trick: Waiter ko serve verve ke sath karna chahiye.

3 Indigenous (adjective)

Indigenous  - Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.

Hindi meaning: स्वदेशीय/देशज

Synonyms: Native, Aboriginal, Endemic, Homegrown

Antonyms: Alien, Foreign

Example: The marine scientists were confused when they found a species of fish that was not <strong>indigenous</strong> to the ocean water.

Trick: India me bane hue product hmare liye Indigenous.

4 Shabby (adjective)

Shabby  - (In poor condition through long use or lack of care.)

(In poor condition through long use or lack of care.)

Hindi meaning: जर्जर/जीर्ण

Synonyms: Run down, Down at heel, Scruffy, Dilapidated, Ramshackle, Tumbledown

Antonyms: Good, Healthy

Example: His <strong>shabby</strong> boots should have been thrown out years ago, but the farmer insisted that they brought him luck.

Trick: Shahjahan ka ye monument hamne shabby nhi hone diya.

5 Utilitarian (adjective)

Utilitarian  - (Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.)

(Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.)

Hindi meaning: उपयोगवादी

Synonyms: Practical, Functional, Serviceable, Useful, Sensible, Effective, Purposeful

Antonyms: Decorative, Un-Useful

Example: Because Ann sees her car only as a <strong>utilitarian</strong> asset that transports her, she is not concerned about its appearance.

Trick: Utility wali chize Utilitarian hoti hai .

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6 Mediocrity (noun)

Mediocrity  - (The quality or state of being ordinary or common.)

(The quality or state of being ordinary or common.)

Hindi meaning: मध्यमता/सामान्यता

Synonyms: Ordinariness, Commonness, Normality, Averageness

Antonyms: Excellence, Distinction, Superiority, Brilliance

Example: You will never get promoted to best if you keeps doing <strong>mediocre</strong> work.

Trick: Media ki power Mediocrity nhi hai.

7 Perquisite (noun)

Perquisite  - A benefit which one enjoys or is entitled to on account of one's job or position/ a privilege, gain, or a special benefit.

A benefit which one enjoys or is entitled to on account of one's job or position/ a privilege, gain, or a special benefit.

Hindi meaning: अनुलाभ/अतिरिक्त सुवधाएँ

Synonyms: Perk, Advantage, special benefit, plus

Antonyms: Disadvantage, Loss

Example: Over-sized mansions and exquisite banquets are the <strong>perquisites</strong> of the riches.

Trick: Per click meri site pe mujhe pay ho rha hai ye mere liye Perquisite hai.

8 Ignoble (adjective)

Ignoble  - (Not honorable in character or purpose.)

(Not honorable in character or purpose.)

Hindi meaning: अधम/अप्रतिष्ठित

Synonyms: Dishonorable, Unworthy, Shameful, Contemptible, Abject

Antonyms: Honorable, Noble, Reputable, Dignified

Example: As punishment for vandalizing one of the school bathrooms, George received the <strong>ignoble</strong> task of cleaning all the bathrooms for one week.

Trick: Jisse ignore karna chahiye vo person Ignoble hai.

9 Impetus (noun)

Impetus  - (Something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly/   Something that makes a process or activity happen

(Something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly/ Something that makes a process or activity happen

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहन

Synonyms: Catalyst, Impulse, Motivation, Stimulant, Push

Antonyms: Block, Check, Discouragement, Hindrance

Example: The abundance of donations is the <strong>impetus</strong> causing many non-profit agencies to increase services offered to the public.

Trick: Aese pet hume impetus dete hai.

10 Ennoble (verb)

Ennoble  - Lend greater dignity or nobility of character to.

Lend greater dignity or nobility of character to.

Hindi meaning: अभिजात वर्ग का सदस्य बनाना

Synonyms: Dignify, Honour, Bestow Honour On, Exalt, Elevate, Add Distinction To

Antonyms: Condemn, Denounce, Humiliate

Example: Skill and talent <strong>ennoble</strong> a man.

Trick: Noble kam karoge to ennoble milega.

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