10 new English words for 31 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 Sacrament (noun)

Sacrament  - (A thing of mysterious and sacred significance; a religious symbol.)

(A thing of mysterious and sacred significance; a religious symbol.)

Hindi meaning: संस्कार

Synonyms: Ritual, Ceremonial, Oath, Investiture, Observance, Penance, Hieratic

Example: We stood in front of our families and friends and took the <strong>sacrament</strong> of marriage.

Trick: Sacred books ko disobey karna hmara Sacrament nhi hai.

2 Prickliness (noun)

Prickliness  - (Likely to cause offence or controversy)

(Likely to cause offence or controversy)

Hindi meaning: अपराध या विवाद पैदा करने की संभावना

Synonyms: Problematic, Awkward, Ticklish, Tricky, Irksome, Vexatious, Irascibility

Antonyms: Soothing, Affability, Prevenance, Companionable, Genial, Obliging

Example: He was awkward, <strong>prickly, </strong> ill-tempered, and unpredictable.

Trick: Prank karne se Prickliness bad sakti hai.

3 Treading (verb)

Treading  - (To walk or proceed along)

(To walk or proceed along)

Hindi meaning: चलना या आगे बढ़ना

Synonyms: Ambling, Staggering, Emanate, Wend

Antonyms: Halt, Regress, Adjourn, Descend, Desist

Example: In an effort to avoid waking her parents, the girl <strong>tread</strong> lightly through the entryway.

Trick: Books read karne se hum life me tread karenge.

4 Hooliganism (noun)

Hooliganism  - (Rowdy, violent, or destructive behavior)

(Rowdy, violent, or destructive behavior)

Hindi meaning: उपद्रव, गुंडागर्दी, बदमाशी

Synonyms: Vandalism, Rowdyism, Disorder, Devilment, Discourtesy, Heathenism

Antonyms: Constructiveness, Orderliness, Discipline, Harmony

Example: The windows were broken by a gang of teenage <strong>hooligans. </strong>

Trick: Holi pe Hooliganism bht hota hai.

5 Run with the hare and hunt with the hound (phrase)

Run with the hare and hunt with the hound  - (To support or attempt to placate both sides of a conflict or dispute.)

(To support or attempt to placate both sides of a conflict or dispute.)

Hindi meaning: संघर्ष या विवाद के दोनों पक्षों को समर्थन देने या प्रयास करने के लिए

Synonyms: Mutual, Conjoint, Reciprocal, Collaborative

Antonyms: Unrequited, Individual, Exclusive, Contrarian

Example: In our office politics, Sally always tries to <strong>run with the hare and hunt with the hounds, </strong> telling both the clerical workers and the management that she thinks they should prevail.

Trick: Ider uder run karte the run with the hare and hunt with the houn the.

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6 Caveated (noun)

Caveated  - (A warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices)

(A warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices)

Hindi meaning: चेतावनी, विरोध

Synonyms: Cautioned, Noticed, Alarmed, Decreed, Admonished

Antonyms: Approved, Lauded, Commended, Support

Example: The leasing company’s <strong>caveat</strong> does not allow you to sublet your apartment unless you have lived in the building for over five years.

Trick: Weed ka sab Caveat karte hai.

7 Engrafted (verb)

Engrafted  - (To incorporate in a firm or permanent way)

(To incorporate in a firm or permanent way)

Hindi meaning: अक्षरबद्ध, निहित

Synonyms: Deep-Rooted, Established, Implanted, Vested

Antonyms: Divested, Superficial, Ephemeral, Transient

Example: He attempted to <strong>engraft</strong> his idea in the mind of his children.

Trick: Craft kinke blood me Engrafted hai.

8 Unbridled (adjective)

Unbridled  - (Not controlled or limited : done, felt, or expressed in a free and uncontrolled way)

(Not controlled or limited : done, felt, or expressed in a free and uncontrolled way)

Hindi meaning: बेहिचक, निरंकुश, स्वच्छंद

Synonyms: Intemperate, Unbounded, Rampant, Unrestrained, Licentious

Antonyms: Bridled, Constrained, Controlled, Curbed, Governed, Hampered

Example: The victim’s father could not be stopped from releasing his <strong>unbridled</strong> anger in court.

Trick: Bridle na ho horse ki to vo Unbridled ho jata hai.

9 Promulgated (verb)

Promulgated  - (To put (a law) into action or force or promote or make widely known (an idea or cause))

(To put (a law) into action or force or promote or make widely known (an idea or cause))

Hindi meaning: प्रख्यापित, प्रवर्तित

Synonyms: Advertise, Annunciate, Broadcast, Declare, Enunciate

Antonyms: Conceal, Hush Suppress, Recant, Retract, Revoke

Example: To <strong>promulgate</strong> the benefits of his healthcare plan, the president will tour the country and make numerous speeches

Trick: Amul ne apne brand ko Promulgate kiya.

10 Malfeasance (noun)

Malfeasance  - : (Malfeasance is the legal term for intentionally doing something that is illegal.)

: (Malfeasance is the legal term for intentionally doing something that is illegal.)

Hindi meaning: दुराचार, दुराचण

Synonyms: Misconduct, Misbehavior, Misdoing, Wrongdoing

Antonyms: Benevolence, Chastity, Affability, Urbanity

Example: Everyone found it difficult to believe the priest had been arrested for <strong>malfeasance</strong> involving drugs and prostitution.

Trick: Ye male apne friend ke sath milkar Malfeasance kam karte hai.

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