10 new English words for 9 January 2018, 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 Redundant (adjective)

Redundant  - (Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous),

(Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous),

Hindi meaning: निरर्थक, अनावश्यक

Synonyms: Unnecessary, Not Required, Supererogatory, Superfluous

Antonyms: Accessory, Additional, Supplementary, Dispensable, Extraneous, Gratuitous

Example: He edited the paper and removed any <strong>redundant</strong> information or statements.

Trick: Bar bar done done bolna Redundant hai.

2 Pervasive (adjective)

Pervasive  - (Existing in or spreading through every part of something).

(Existing in or spreading through every part of something).

Hindi meaning: प्रसारित हो जानेवाला, व्यापक

Synonyms: Prevalent, Pervading, Permeating, Extensive, Ubiquitous, Omnipresent, Universal, Rife, Widespread, General

Antonyms: Limited, Restricted, Cramped, Hidebound

Example: Knowledge networks have become <strong>pervasive</strong> because they can be simple to implement.

Trick: Padosi har baat ko Pervasive karte hai.

3 Vestiges (noun)

Vestiges  - (A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists. Or a surviving evidence or remainder of some condition, practice,)

(A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists. Or a surviving evidence or remainder of some condition, practice,)

Hindi meaning: अवशेष, निशान, प्रभाव

Synonyms: Remnant, Fragment, Relic, Echo, Indication, Sign, Trace, Residue, Mark, Legacy

Example: My critical mother-in-law has taken everything but the <strong>vestige</strong> of my self-esteem.

Trick: Animal ke Vestige waste nhi hote hai.

4 Dissenting (adjective)

Dissenting  - (Deviating from commonly accepted beliefs or practices).

(Deviating from commonly accepted beliefs or practices).

Hindi meaning: विरोध करना, अन्यथा विचारना, एतराज़ करना

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dissatisfaction, Opposition, Heretical, Dissident, Heterodox, Iconoclastic, Maverick, Nonconformist

Antonyms: Conforming, Conformist, Conventional, Orthodox

Example: He exerted great influence both among <strong>dissenting</strong> ministers and among clergy of the established church.

Trick: Aese sent ke add ko hum Dissent karte hai.

5 Inanity (noun)

Inanity  - (A nonsensical remark or action or a foolish act or idea)

(A nonsensical remark or action or a foolish act or idea)

Hindi meaning: मूढ़ता, बेहूदा बात, निरर्थक वचन

Synonyms: Absurdity, Asininity, Bêtise, Fatuity, Foolery, Foppery, Idiocy

Antonyms: Prudence, Sagaciousness, Sagacity, Sageness, Sanity

Example: It now seems natural that they utter whatever <strong>inanities</strong> will get them elected, then push their true agenda.’

Trick: Is trah ninetees me out hona inanity hai.

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6 Vacuous (adjective)

Vacuous  - (Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless)

(Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless)

Hindi meaning: ख़ाली

Synonyms: Silly, Hollow, Mindless, Blank, Bare, Clean, Devoid, Stark

Antonyms: Complete, Replete, Furnished, Provided, Supplied

Example: Since the election is over, let us hope for a break from all the <strong>vacuous</strong> speeches.

Trick: Vacant place Vacuous place

7 Procure (verb)

Procure  - (To bring about, especially by unscrupulous and indirect means).

(To bring about, especially by unscrupulous and indirect means).

Hindi meaning: उपार्जन करना, प्राप्त करना

Synonyms: Acquire, Attain, Bag, Bring In, Capture, Carry, Come By, Draw, Gain

Antonyms: Forfeit, Lose, Abandon, Dissuade

Example: He had endeavoured to <strong>procure</strong> them some assistance with their luggage.

Trick: Bro ko sath leke jate hai procure karne ke liye.

8 Meticulous (adjective)

Meticulous  - (Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise)

(Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise)

Hindi meaning: अति सावधान, अति सतर्क

Synonyms: Careful, Conscientious, Diligent, Scrupulous, Punctilious, Painstaking, Accurate

Antonyms: Careless, Apathetic, Heedless, Inattentive, Incautious

Example: ‘He had always been so <strong>meticulous</strong> about his appearance’

Trick: Mitti ka kalash bnane ke liye Meticulous hona zaruri hai.

9 Repertoire (noun)

Repertoire  - (The entire stock of works existing in a particular artistic field)

(The entire stock of works existing in a particular artistic field)

Hindi meaning: प्रदर्शनों की सूची

Synonyms: Supply, Reservoir, Stock, Collection, Range, Repertory, Reserve, Store

Example: Before we hired the magician, we asked him to show us a few tricks in his <strong>repertoire</strong>.

Trick: Repeat tricks nhi hai inke Repertoire me.

10 Jettison (verb)

Jettison  - (Abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted)

(Abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted)

Hindi meaning: निकाल फेंकना, बाहर फेंक देना

Synonyms: Discarding, Disposition, Dumping, Disposal, Junking, Removal, Riddance, Scrapping

Antonyms: Adopt, Embrace, Take On,Employ, Use, Utilize

Example: Keep the good memories in your heart and <strong>jettison</strong> the bad ones.

Trick: Spice jet ne plane se alcoholic ko Jettison kiya.

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