10 new English words for 19 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 Schism (idiom)

Schism  - (A division or split between people or parties)

(A division or split between people or parties)

Hindi meaning: मतभेद/विभाजन/ दरार

Synonyms: Scission, Division, Split, Dissension, Rift, Rupture, Discord

Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Accord, Conformity

Example: The <strong>schism</strong> that divided the nation into two separate countries was caused by religious differences.

Trick: Do she(female) me Schism hota hai aksar

2 Implead (verb)

Implead  - (Prosecute or take proceedings against.)

(Prosecute or take proceedings against.)

Hindi meaning: अभियोजित करना

Synonyms: Arraign, Indict, Litigate, Sue

Antonyms: Exonerate, Free, Liberate

Example: Since Patty did not get paid for the medical work she did for the hospital, she would <strong>implead</strong> the hospital for her paycheck.

Trick: Plea lga kar Implead karte hai.

3 Set aside (phrasal verb)

Set aside  - (To deprive of legal effect or force/ declare (a marriage) to have had no legal existence.)

(To deprive of legal effect or force/ declare (a marriage) to have had no legal existence.)

Hindi meaning: निरस्त करना/खारिज करना

Synonyms: Declare invalid, Declare null and void, Nullify, Invalidate, Void

Antonyms: Institute, Sanction, Validate

Example: In a majority 3:2 judgment, a five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court <strong>set aside</strong> 'talaq-e-biddat' — Triple 'talaq' — as a “manifestly arbitrary” practice.

Trick: Side karna kisi chiz ko matlab set aside karna.

4 Unswerving (adjective)

Unswerving  - (Not changing or becoming weaker /very loyal and committed in attitude.)

(Not changing or becoming weaker /very loyal and committed in attitude.)

Hindi meaning: अडिग/निष्ठावान

Synonyms: Unwavering, Unfaltering, Unflinching, Steadfast, Staunch, Firm, Resolute, Stalwart

Antonyms: Irresolute, Unreliable

Example: Since the two countries are <strong>Unswerving</strong> allies it is not surprising they will work together in the war to defeat their shared enemy.

Trick: Swear karne pe Unswerving ho jana chahiye

5 Errant (adjective)

Errant  - (Erring or straying from the accepted course or standards.)

(Erring or straying from the accepted course or standards.)

Hindi meaning: विपथगामी/भटका हुआ

Synonyms: Aberrant, Deviant, Erring, Mischievous, Wayward, Miscreant

Antonyms: Correct, Righteous, Moral

Example: If an educator teaches something that isn’t in the school curriculum, she is said to be acting in an <strong>errant</strong> manner.

Trick: Rent pe rahne wale Errant nhi hote

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6 Draconian (adjective)

Draconian  - ((Of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.)

((Of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.)

Hindi meaning: कठोर/कडा

Synonyms: Harsh, Severe, Strict, Extreme, Rigorous, Stringent

Antonyms: Amenable, Gentle, Mild, Temperate

Example: Under <strong>draconian</strong> law, even the smallest offenses are punished with harsh consequences.

Trick: Hmare law drug dealer ke liye draconian hone chahiye

7 Unambiguously (adverb)

Unambiguously  - (In a manner that is not open to more than one interpretation.)

(In a manner that is not open to more than one interpretation.)

Hindi meaning: सुस्पष्ट ढंग से

Synonyms: Precisely, Unquestionably, Distinctly, Explicitly

Antonyms: Ambiguously, Indefinitely, Obscurely, Vaguely

Example: Reading the <strong>unambiguous</strong> article, the reader was glad to have understood the concept.

Trick: Jo ambiguous nhi vo Unambiguous hai.

8 Aggrieved (adjective)

Aggrieved  - Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.

Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.

Hindi meaning: असंतुष्ट

Synonyms: Resentful, Affronted, Indignant, Disgruntled, Discontented

Antonyms: Contented, Happy, Pleased

Example: After his boss yelled at her for not finishing the work on time, the nature of his tone <strong>aggrieved</strong> the employee.

Trick: Agree nhi huye to Aggrieved hua.

9 Volant (adjective)

Volant  - (Marked by swiftness of motion or action /done or occurring quickly.)

(Marked by swiftness of motion or action /done or occurring quickly.)

Hindi meaning: शीघ्र/तेज़

Synonyms: Rapid, Swift, Quick, Fast, Prompt, Immediate, Expeditious, Speedy

Antonyms: Slow, Sluggish, Lazy

Example: De Villiers' century in just 31 balls against the West Indies was a <strong>volant</strong> innings.

Trick: Volvo ki gadi Volant chalti hai.

10 Stain (noun)

Stain  - (A thing that damages or brings disgrace to someone or something's reputation.)

(A thing that damages or brings disgrace to someone or something's reputation.)

Hindi meaning: अपयश/कलंक/बदनामी

Synonyms: Stigma, Discredit, Dishonor, Blemish, Taint

Antonyms: Esteem, Honor, Praise, Respect, Cleanliness

Example: Often people are afraid to admit they have a mental illness because of the <strong>stain</strong> attached to psychiatric disorders.

Trick: Dale Steyn batsman ko stain kar dete hai.

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