10 new English words for 27 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 Shanty (noun)

Shanty  - (A small, crudely built shack.)

(A small, crudely built shack.)

Hindi meaning: छोटा सा झोंपड़ा

Synonyms: Shack, Hut, Lean-to, Hovel, Bothy, Shieling

Example: Although the one room <strong>shanty</strong> wasn’t much to look at, it provided ice fisherman much needed shelter from the bitter wind.

Trick: Is choti si shanty me kitni shanti hai.

2 August (adjective)

August  - (Much-admired and respected)

(Much-admired and respected)

Hindi meaning: महत्वपूर्ण/उत्कृष्ट/प्रतिष्ठित

Synonyms: Distinguished, Respected, Eminent, Venerable, Illustrious, Prestigious, Honored, Acclaimed.

Antonyms: Undignified, Dishonorable, Criticized

Example: When Maggie learned the party was at the <strong>august</strong> nightclub, she was excited by the thought of meeting some of her favorite celebrities.

Trick: August me august logo ka birthday aata hai.

3 Eternize (verb)

Eternize  - (Make eternal; cause to live or last forever.)

(Make eternal; cause to live or last forever.)

Hindi meaning: अविरत बनाना

Synonyms: Immortalize, Keep alive, Cause to continue, Prolong indefinitely

Antonyms: Discontinue, Halt, Cease, Stop

Example: If no one does anything to fight crime in the country, then the problem only seems to <strong>eternize</strong> itself.

Trick: Soul eternal hoti hai ,Eternize hoti hai.

4 Flail (verb)

Flail  - (Flounder; struggle uselessly.)

(Flounder; struggle uselessly.)

Hindi meaning: अटकना/लड़खड़ाना

Synonyms: Falter, Lurch, Struggle, Waver, Wobble

Antonyms: : Prosper, Get On

Example: The new swimmer had to <strong>flail</strong> in the deep end until the lifeguard dragged him to safety.

Trick: Fail ho gaye flail hoke series me.

5 Encumbrance (noun)

Encumbrance  - (An impediment or burden.)

(An impediment or burden.)

Hindi meaning: ऋणभार/रुकावट/बाधा

Synonyms: Hindrance, Obstruction, Obstacle, Impediment, Restraint, Imposition, Burden

Antonyms: Aid, Help, Assistance

Example: If she had known how much of an <strong>encumbrance</strong> her student debt would be, she would have found a different way to finance her education.

Trick: Inke come hone se Encumbrance dur ho jati thi.

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6 Frangible (adjective)

Frangible  - Able to be broken into fragments/not strong or sturdy.

Able to be broken into fragments/not strong or sturdy.

Hindi meaning: अस्थायी/भंगुर

Synonyms: Breakable, Brittle, Crumbly, Delicate, Feeble, Flimsy, Frail

Antonyms: Strong, Firm, Sturdy, Robust

Example: <strong>Frangible</strong> toys are not suited for young children since their small, separable pieces are choking hazards.

Trick: Exam me fail hone se Frangible nahi hona chahiye.

7 Bedrock (noun)

Bedrock  - (The fundamental principles on which something is based.)

(The fundamental principles on which something is based.)

Hindi meaning: आधार-शिला/मूल

Synonyms: Core, Basis, Base, Foundation, Roots, Backbone, Essence, Nitty-Gritty

Antonyms: Weak Point

Example: Honesty is the <strong>bedrock</strong> of a good relationship.

Trick: Aapke bedrock rock se hone chahiye.

8 Out of-the-box (phrase)

Out of-the-box  - (Outside of or beyond what is considered usual, traditional, or conventional.)

(Outside of or beyond what is considered usual, traditional, or conventional.)

Hindi meaning: सबसे अलग

Synonyms: Unusually Good, Exceptionally Well, Remarkably Good, Extra Special

Antonyms: Clichéd, Conventional, Hackneyed

Example: To make the newly launched product successful, the CEO announced an <strong>out of the box</strong> strategy.

Trick: Services se out ho gye kyuki Out of-the-box person hai.

9 Red-tapism (idiom)

Red-tapism  - (The practice of requiring excessive paperwork and tedious procedures before official action can be considered orcompleted.)

(The practice of requiring excessive paperwork and tedious procedures before official action can be considered orcompleted.)

Hindi meaning: दफ्तरशाही

Synonyms: Official delay, Obstructive policy, Bureaucratic stall

Antonyms: Advantageous, Aiding (of policies or administration)

Example: In India generally public welfare projects are delayed due to <strong>red-tapism</strong>.

Trick: Table pe file ghumti rahti hai Red-tapism me.

10 Contagion (noun)

Contagion  - Literal - spread by close contact (a disease)/figurative- The spreading of a harmful idea or theory.

Literal - spread by close contact (a disease)/figurative- The spreading of a harmful idea or theory.

Hindi meaning: संक्रमण/स्पर्श संचार

Synonyms: Contamination, Infection, Blight, Transmission (Of Disease Or A Theory)

Antonyms: Cleanliness

Example: Washing your hands is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of the fatal <strong>contagion. </strong>

Trick: Is continent me bhout Contagion hai.

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