10 new English words for 8 February 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 Looms (verb)

Looms  - (Appear as a vague form, especially one that is large or threatening.).

(Appear as a vague form, especially one that is large or threatening.).

Hindi meaning: अस्पष्ट देख पड़ना, धुंधला दिखाई देना

Synonyms: Precarious, Perilous, Intricate, Dubious, Obscure

Antonyms: Definite, Evident, Perspicuous

Example: Important questions <strong>loom</strong> in the minds of voters, whether or not the President deserves four more years in the white house.

Trick: Doom me sab loom dikhai deta hai.

2 Spectre (noun)

Spectre  - (Something that haunts or perturbs the mind)

(Something that haunts or perturbs the mind)

Hindi meaning: मन को परेशान करने वाला, अशांत करनेवाला

Synonyms: Threat, Menace, Shadow, Cloud, Vision; Prospect; Danger, Peril, Fear, Dread

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Verity, Certitude, Calming

Example: In China, a huge surplus and high savings are raising the <strong>spectre</strong> of inflation.

Trick: Spectre movie aane se baki movie ko spectre ho gya

3 Imperilled (verb)

Imperilled  - (To put (something or someone) in a dangerous situation)

(To put (something or someone) in a dangerous situation)

Hindi meaning: संकट में डालना

Synonyms: Hazard, Endanger, Jeopardize, Menace, Peril, Risk, Venture

Antonyms: Guard, Protect, Shelter, Shield, Preserve

Example: The quick-spreading wildfires <strong>imperil</strong> the citizens of Sri Lanka since they are trapped by the fire in their homes.

Trick: Pero me snake aa gya to imperiled condition me aa gye.

4 Quest (noun)

Quest  - (A search or pursuit made in order to find or obtain something:)

(A search or pursuit made in order to find or obtain something:)

Hindi meaning: तलाश, खोज

Synonyms: Hunt, Search, Seek, Pursuit, Exploration, Probe, Expedition

Antonyms: Retreat, Hide, Ignore, Apathy

Example: During my <strong>quest</strong> to be healthier, I will seek assistance from both a nutritionist and a personal trainer.

Trick: Request mat kro career quest kro.

5 Shroud (noun)

Shroud  - (To cover; hide from view.)

(To cover; hide from view.)

Hindi meaning: आवरण, गोपनीयता

Synonyms: Hidden, Obscure, Conceal, Veil, Camouflage

Antonyms: Expose, Divulge, Bewray, Reveal

Example: To prevent future attacks on the president, the details of the assassination plot have been <strong>shrouded</strong> in secrecy.

Trick: Rowdy log koi chiz Shroud nhi karte hai.

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6 Cronies (noun)

Cronies  - (A close friend especially of long standing)

(A close friend especially of long standing)

Hindi meaning: साथी

Synonyms: Cohort, Companion, Compatriot, Compeer, Comrade, Associate, Fellow

Antonyms: Enemy, Foe, Antagonists

Example: The criminal's <strong>cronies</strong> were also closely questioned about the illegal gambling operation

Trick: Ye bhi hansie cronje ki cronies the.

7 Concessionary (adjective)

Concessionary  - (An item or privilege that is given)

(An item or privilege that is given)

Hindi meaning: रियायती, छूट , विशेष सुविधा

Synonyms: Accommodation, Compromise, Permission, Exemption, Settlement

Antonyms: Disavowal, Denial, Disagreement

Example: Since the developer could not give the landowner his desired <strong>concession, </strong> he was not able to buy the land for the new subdivision.

Trick: Concession me milna to concessionary me mila.

8 Lurk (verb)

Lurk  - (To hide from sight until the optimal moment in order to attack)

(To hide from sight until the optimal moment in order to attack)

Hindi meaning: घात में रहना, छुपा रहना

Synonyms: Sneak, Skulk, Prowl, Slink, Ambush

Antonyms: Exposed, Reveal, Apparent

Example: Hungry lions <strong>lurk</strong> in the tall grass and wait for unsuspecting gazelles to cross their path.

Trick: Ladke garden me school se bunk karke lurk rehte hai.

9 Incarceration (noun)

Incarceration  - (The state of being confined in prison; imprisonment or to lock a person up as a consequence for his or her actions)

(The state of being confined in prison; imprisonment or to lock a person up as a consequence for his or her actions)

Hindi meaning: क़ैद करना, बांधना

Synonyms: Imprisonment, Internment, Confinement, Detention, Custody, Captivity, Restraint

Antonyms: Freedom, Redemption, Privilege, Emancipation, Liberation

Example: The police are going to <strong>incarcerate</strong> the teen who keeps committing acts of violence.

Trick: Car thod di to incarceration mila

10 Vestige (noun)

Vestige  - (A mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present or in existence:)

(A mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present or in existence:)

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव ,असर

Synonyms: Remnant, Remainder, Fragment, Relic, Indication, Sign, Trace

Antonyms: Nonexistance, Shortness

Example: The shameless killer did not show a <strong>vestige</strong> of emotion when the judge sentenced him to death.

Trick: Animal ke Vestige waste nhi hote hai.

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