10 new English words for 9 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 Unedifying (adjective)

Unedifying  - ((Especially of an event taking place in public) distasteful; unpleasant.)

((Especially of an event taking place in public) distasteful; unpleasant.)

Hindi meaning: अप्रिय /अशोभनीय

Synonyms: Unpleasant, Distasteful, Undesirable, Unpalatable, Displeasing

Antonyms: Palatable, Pleasant, Edifying, Tasteful

Example: It is <strong>unedifying</strong> to the public whenever a scam is exposed to a government official.

Trick: Dusro ke documents ko edit karke publish karna Unedifying hai.

2 Desideratum (noun)

Desideratum  - (Something that is needed or wanted.)

(Something that is needed or wanted.)

Hindi meaning: अभाव/आवश्यकता

Synonyms: Requirement, Prerequisite, Need, Essential, Requisite, Necessary, Sine Qua Non

Antonyms: Nonessential

Example: The <strong>desideratum</strong> for the job was someone with flexibility and experience in the field.

Trick: Desh me jobs ki Desideratum hai.

3 Megrim (noun)

Megrim  - (A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.)

(A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.)

Hindi meaning: सनक/झक

Synonyms: Whim, Impulse, Urge, Caprice, Craze, Fad

Antonyms: Certainty

Example: Having no sense of purpose, the wayward was often at the mercy of the strange <strong>megrims</strong> that sprang into his head.

Trick: Mandarin language sikhne ka Megrim hai.

4 Lackadaisical (adjective)

Lackadaisical  - (Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.)

(Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.)

Hindi meaning: लापरवाह/उत्साह रहित

Synonyms: Careless, Lazy, Lax, Unenthusiastic, Indifferent, Uncaring, Unconcerned

Antonyms: Careful, Enthusiastic, Diligent

Example: Jim’s <strong>lackadaisical</strong> attitude about studying is causing him to do poorly in school.

Trick: Lack of cycle se desh Lackadaisical ho jata hai fitness ko lekar.

5 Enamour (verb)

Enamour  - (Have a liking or admiration for/ be filled with love for.)

(Have a liking or admiration for/ be filled with love for.)

Hindi meaning: आकृष्ट करना

Synonyms: Love-struck by, Captivated by, Charmed by, Enchanted by, Fascinated by, Enrapture

Antonyms: Disenchant, Disgust, Displease, Repel, Repulse.

Example: In audition, The dancer will use her skillful moves to try and <strong>enamour</strong> the judging panel.

Trick: She was truly enamour of Melbourne .

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6 Portend (verb)

Portend  - (Be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen.)

(Be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen.)

Hindi meaning: पूर्वाभास या पूर्वसूचना देना

Synonyms: Harbinger, Prophesy, Forecast, augur, Presage

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect

Example: In general, larger salaries usually <strong>portend</strong> greater spending.

Trick: Kya trending me rahega iska portend karna mushkil hai.

7 Vying (adjective)

Vying  - (To be competitive with someone in order to do or achieve something.)

(To be competitive with someone in order to do or achieve something.)

Hindi meaning: प्रतिस्पर्धात्मक

Synonyms: Competitive, Competing, Cut-Throat, Contesting

Antonyms: Noncompetitive, Un-Vying

Example: After the test matches, India and Sri Lanka will <strong>vie</strong> for the upcoming one-day series.

Trick: Why they are vying

8 Juggle (verb)

Juggle  - (Cope with by adroitly balancing (several activities).)

(Cope with by adroitly balancing (several activities).)

Hindi meaning: सामना करना

Synonyms: Battle, Contest, Cope With, Grapple, Strive

Antonyms: Give Up, Surrender

Example: A captain in any game has to <strong>juggle</strong> throughout the match.

Trick: Jungle me ye juggle karte hai

9 Shed (verb)

Shed  - (Discard (something undesirable, superfluous, or outdated).)

(Discard (something undesirable, superfluous, or outdated).)

Hindi meaning: अमान्य करना/निकाल देना

Synonyms: Discard, Get rid of, Dispose of, Do away with, Scrap, Dump, Cast aside.

Antonyms: Accept, Allow, Approve, Ratify, Retain, Sanction

Example: In the Company meeting, the recent implemented ideas that didn’t work, <strong>shed</strong> without any further discussion on them.

Trick: Aese shelter ko shed kro.

10 Dupe (verb)

Dupe  - To deliberately mislead someone or the person who is easily used or tricked

To deliberately mislead someone or the person who is easily used or tricked

Hindi meaning: धोखा देना/बेवकूफ़ बनाना/ठगना

Synonyms: Deceive, Trick, Hoodwink, Hoax, Swindle, Defraud, Cheat

Antonyms: Be Honest

Example: Because Bill does whatever anyone tells him to do, he is the perfect <strong>dupe</strong>.

Trick: Duke ko dupe karne ki zarurat nhi hai.

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