10 new English words for 25 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 Brink (noun)

Brink  - (A crucial or critical point, especially of a situation or state beyond which success or catastrophe occurs:)

(A crucial or critical point, especially of a situation or state beyond which success or catastrophe occurs:)

Hindi meaning: कगार, किनारा

Synonyms: Point, Cusp, Edge, Threshold, Verge, Fringe

Antonyms: Interior, Center, Core, Hub

Example: A few years ago, the economy was on the <strong>brink</strong> of collapse due to inflation and several other factors.

Trick: Beach ke Brink pe acha lagta hai.

2 Intrinsically (adverb)

Intrinsically  - (Belonging to a thing by its very nature)

(Belonging to a thing by its very nature)

Hindi meaning: आंतरिक रूप से, सहज रूप में, कुदरती तौर पर

Synonyms: Innately, Inwardly, Congenitally

Antonyms: Extrinsically, Apparently, Imitatively

Example: If students want to accomplish their academic goals, they must have the <strong>intrinsic</strong> motivation to push themselves.

Trick: Internally change hona matlab Intrinsically change hona.

3 Sedentary (adjective)

Sedentary  - (Staying or living in one place instead of moving to different places)

(Staying or living in one place instead of moving to different places)

Hindi meaning: गतिहीन, सुस्त, उदासीन

Synonyms: Stationary, Inactive, Sluggish

Antonyms: Active, Migratory, Zippy, Bustling, Commotion

Example: Their health problems were caused by their <strong>sedentary</strong> lifestyles.

Trick: Sitting job se Sedentary ban jate hai.

4 Salubrious (adjective)

Salubrious  - (Favorable to or promoting health; healthful:)

(Favorable to or promoting health; healthful:)

Hindi meaning: स्वास्थ्यप्रद, हितकर

Synonyms: Good, Healthy, Restorative, Healthful, Salutary, Sanative, Rejuvenating

Antonyms: Noxious, Unhealthful, Pernicious

Example: Since I have been working out with a personal trainer, I have started eating a <strong>salubrious</strong> diet.

Trick: Salu bhai bht Salubrious hai.

5 Conspicuous (adjective)

Conspicuous  - (Attracting special attention, as by outstanding qualities or eccentricities)

(Attracting special attention, as by outstanding qualities or eccentricities)

Hindi meaning: विशिष्ट, विशेष, सुस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Bodacious, Bold, Brilliant, Catchy, Commanding, Noticeable, Dramatic

Antonyms: Inconspicuous, Unemphatic, Unflamboyant, Unnoticeable, Unobtrusive

Example: It would be inappropriate for you to wear such a short <strong>conspicuous</strong> dress to your father’s funeral.

Trick: Koun ko Conspicuous water ka feel nhi aaega.

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6 Devise (verb)

Devise  - (To form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles )

(To form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles )

Hindi meaning: चिंतन करना, ढूंढ निकालना, उपाय करना

Synonyms: Concoct, Construct, Contrive, Excogitate, Fabricate

Antonyms: Disorganized, Improvise, Impromptu

Example: During the staff meeting, we will <strong>devise</strong> a way to increase parental involvement at our school.

Trick: Is device se exam ka devise nikal liya.

7 Obsolete (adjective)

Obsolete  - (No longer used because something newer exists)

(No longer used because something newer exists)

Hindi meaning: पुराने ढंग का, अप्रचलित

Synonyms: Antiquated, Archaic, Dated, Demoded

Antonyms: Contemporary, Current, Newfangled, Extant

Example: The young restaurant manager refuses to hire people over the age of fifty because he considers them <strong>obsolete</strong> in the workplace.

Trick: Ab to late ho gye bachne me ye Obsolete ho gyi .

8 Articulated (adjective)

Articulated  - (Expressed, formulated, or presented with clarity and effectiveness)

(Expressed, formulated, or presented with clarity and effectiveness)

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट रूप से कहना, प्रभावशीलता से कहना

Synonyms: Pronounced, Expressed, Uttered

Antonyms: Mumble, Inexplicit, Implicit

Example: The president is known for his ability to <strong>articulate</strong> his thoughts in front of millions of people.

Trick: Aesi art articulate karti hai nature ko.

9 Cognitive (adjective)

Cognitive  - (Of, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)

(Of, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)

Hindi meaning: संज्ञानात्मक, ज्ञान-संबंधी, बोध

Synonyms: Cerebral, Subconscious, Intellective, Sane

Antonyms: Unrealistic, Unsystematic, Idiotic, Implausible

Example: In the car accident, Raju acquired a head injury that affected his <strong>cognition</strong> and prevented him from learning new things.

Trick: Congo ke native logo ka cognitive acha hai.

10 Flabby (adjective)

Flabby  - (Lacking strength or determination)

(Lacking strength or determination)

Hindi meaning: कोमल, ढीला, पिलपिला

Synonyms: Soft, Mushy, Pulpy, Spongy, Squashy

Antonyms: Firm, Hard, Solid, Rigid, Stiff, Sturdy

Example: His daughter playfully poked at his <strong>flabby</strong> belly

Trick: Lab me flabby chizo ko strong kiya jata hai.

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