10 new English words for 19 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 Harbour (verb)

Harbour  - (Keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly.)

(Keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly.)

Hindi meaning: विचार करना, बनाए रखना

Synonyms: Shelter, Conceal, Hide, Shield, Protect, Cherish, Obfuscate

Antonyms: Expose, Divulge, Elucidate, Expound

Example: The police station is a safe <strong>harbor</strong> for victims of domestic abuse.

Trick: Har bar harbor feeling rakna shin hi hai.

2 Inexplicable (adjective)

Inexplicable  - (Incapable of being explained, interpreted, or accounted for)

(Incapable of being explained, interpreted, or accounted for)

Hindi meaning: अकथनीय, वर्णन से बाहर

Synonyms: Inexplainable, Unaccountable, Mysterious

Antonyms: Explained, Substantiated, Tenable, Understandable; Compelling, Convincing, Persuasive, Plausible

Example: The airline was unable to give us a reason for the <strong>inexplicable</strong> departure delay.

Trick: Jisse explain nhi kar skte vo inexplicable .

3 Assertions (noun)

Assertions - (The act of stating clearly and strongly or making others aware)

(The act of stating clearly and strongly or making others aware)

Hindi meaning: दावे, अभिकथन

Synonyms: Affirmation, Protestation, Asseveration, Avouchment, Avowal, Claim, Declaration

Antonyms: Disavowal, Rebuttal, Refutation; Contradiction

Example: The lawyer’s <strong>assertion</strong> will have us believe her client was not in the state at the time of the murder.

Trick: Assertions baato ka asar hota hai.

4 Incumbent (noun)

Incumbent  - (The holder of an office or post or one that occupies a particular position or place)

(The holder of an office or post or one that occupies a particular position or place)

Hindi meaning: पदधारी, पदग्राही

Synonyms: Imperative, Mandatory, Involuntary, Obligatory, Peremptory

Antonyms: Elective, Optional, Voluntary

Example: The <strong>incumbent</strong> president of the company is resigning from office so a younger person can take control of the business.

Trick: Office me ye in huye aur incumbent ban gye.

5 Impediment (noun)

Impediment  - (Something that interferes with movement or progress.)

(Something that interferes with movement or progress.)

Hindi meaning: अवरोध, अड़चन, रुकावट

Synonyms: Cramp, Crimp, Deterrent, Hurdle, Encumbrance, Inhibition

Antonyms: Catalyst, Goad, Impetus, Incentive, Spur, Stimulant

Example: According to a number of teachers, the biggest <strong>impediment</strong> to working in a small town is the low salary paid to educators.

Trick: Inke pad hume out karne me Impediment kar rhe hai.

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6 Swearing (verb)

Swearing  - (To assert or promise emphatically or earnestly)

(To assert or promise emphatically or earnestly)

Hindi meaning: शपथ - ग्रहण, सौगंध

Synonyms: Oath, Pledge, Vow, Affirmation, Aver

Antonyms: Benediction, Falsify, Expiate

Example: He burst into tears, begging her to forgive him and <strong>swearing</strong> to pay back everything he had stolen.

Trick: Aese cloth wear karke swear karte hai.

7 Consolidate (verb)

Consolidate  - (To bring together into a single or unified whole; unite; combine)

(To bring together into a single or unified whole; unite; combine)

Hindi meaning: एकत्रीकरण करना, समेकन करना

Synonyms: Incorporation, Coalescence, Concentrate, Centralize, Polarize, Unify

Antonyms: Segregate, Separate, Chism, Decentralize, Disperse

Example: Because the company wants to <strong>consolidate</strong> its operations in one location, it is closing down its international offices.

Trick: Solid chize bnayi consolidate karke.

8 Strain (verb)

Strain  - (Make an unusually great effort.)

(Make an unusually great effort.)

Hindi meaning: तनाव, खिंचाव

Synonyms: Pull, Rack, Stretch, Wrench

Antonyms: Loosen, Slack, Slacken

Example: The air traffic control system is under the <strong>strain</strong> of an immense volume of scheduled flights.

Trick: Aesi train me strain ho jata hai.

9 Coalition (noun)

Coalition  - (A temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action)

(A temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action)

Hindi meaning: गठबंधन, मिला-जुला

Synonyms: Alliance, Association, Faction, Consolidation

Antonyms: Isolation, Discord, Schism

Example: The farmer’s <strong>coalition</strong> is an association of farmers who work together to set minimum purchase prices across the nation.

Trick: UP election me congress ne Coalition kiya fir bhi har gye.

10 Indicted (verb)

Indicted  - (To charge with a fault or offense)

(To charge with a fault or offense)

Hindi meaning: दोषी पाना, अभियोग लगाना

Synonyms: Charge, Criminate, Impeach, Incriminate, Accuse

Antonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Clear, Exculpate, Exonerate, Vindicate

Example: You can't <strong>indict</strong> whole people for the crudeness of a few.

Trick: Inko indict paya gya case me.

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