10 new English words for 25 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 Indigenization (noun)

Indigenization  - (Act of making something more native)

(Act of making something more native)

Hindi meaning: देशीकरण

Synonyms: Nationalization, Naturalization, Acculturation

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

Trick: Indigenous aur Indigenization ek hi baat hai.

2 Sobriety (noun)

Sobriety  - (The state of being sober/ the quality of being staid or solemn.)

(The state of being sober/ the quality of being staid or solemn.)

Hindi meaning: गम्भीरता

Synonyms: Seriousness, Solemnity, Thoughtfulness, Somberness, Severity, Staidness

Antonyms: Intemperance

Example: A Chinese proverb advises, If you want to quit drinking, just look at a drunkard when you're <strong>sober</strong>.

Trick: Garry sobers bhout sober the.

3 Imperium (noun)

Imperium  - (Absolute power)

(Absolute power)

Hindi meaning: परमसत्ता

Synonyms: Sovereignty, Hegemony, Paramountcy, Supremacy

Antonyms: Subordination, Subservience

Example: Once Britain possessed <strong>imperium</strong> over most of the world.

Trick: In PM ke pass Imperium power hai.

4 Forthwith (adverb)

Forthwith  - (Immediately; without delay.)

(Immediately; without delay.)

Hindi meaning: तत्काल/तुरंत

Synonyms: Immediately, At once, Instantly, This/that instant, In/like a flash, Instantaneously

Antonyms: Later, Lately

Example: The CEO liked Jim’s eco-friendly ideas so much he ordered the policies to be enacted <strong>forthwith</strong> and without delay.

Trick: Aese fort me Forthwith attack nhi hota.

5 Catastrophic (adjective)

Catastrophic  - (Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.)

(Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.)

Hindi meaning: विनाशकारी/प्रलयंकर

Synonyms: Calamitous, Ruinous, Tragic, Cataclysmic

Antonyms: Blessed, Fortunate, Advantageous

Example: Because of the severe drought, 1899 famine was quite <strong>catastrophic</strong> for farmers.

Trick: CAT ka paper me kal Catastrophic ho gya.

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6 Privy (adjective)

Privy  - (Sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private))

(Sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private))

Hindi meaning: मर्म भेदी

Synonyms: Aware of, Acquainted With, Informed of, Apprised of, Cognizant of

Antonyms: Unaware, Unknowing

Example: A psychologist should be <strong>privy</strong> to his patient’s thoughts and emotions.

Trick: Private me secret btana matlab privy karna.

7 Naively (adverb)

Naively  - (In a way that shows a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.)

(In a way that shows a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.)

Hindi meaning: निष्कपट/भोला-भाला/सीधा

Synonyms: Ingenuously, Unworldly, Greenly, Artlessly

Antonyms: Intelligently, Sophisticatedly, Wisely

Example: If you believe every word that politician says, then you are a very <strong>naive</strong> person.

Trick: Gaav me naav chalane wale Naively hote hai.

8 Faux pas (noun)

Faux pas  - (An embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation/ a social blunder that is quite embarrassing)

(An embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation/ a social blunder that is quite embarrassing)

Hindi meaning: भारी भूल/ सामाजिक गलती

Synonyms: Gaffe, Blunder, Mistake, Error, Misconduct, Misstep

Antonyms: Correctness

Example: Because Frank made a gigantic <strong>faux pas</strong> at the Christmas party last year, he is not invited to this year’s event.

Trick: Pass nhi karti society agar Faux pas kar de to.

9 Aggravate (verb)

Aggravate  - Make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.

Make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.

Hindi meaning: बिगाड़ देना/और खराब करना

Synonyms: Exacerbate, Exasperate, Worsen, Ruin

Antonyms: Delight, Make good, Soothe, Appease

Example: Not wanting to <strong>aggravate</strong> my father, I decided not to give him my report card.

Trick: Agree nhi hua to aggravate hue.

10 Tribulation (noun)

Tribulation  - A cause of great trouble or suffering/ a state of great trouble or suffering.

A cause of great trouble or suffering/ a state of great trouble or suffering.

Hindi meaning: पीड़ा/दुःख

Synonyms: Affliction, Ordeal, Hardship, Tragedy, Trauma

Antonyms: Delight, Comfort, Contentment, Pleasure

Example: Knowing that her son has been suffering from cancer led her to the <strong>tribulation</strong>.

Trick: Trouble Tribulation ek hi baat hai.

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