10 new English words for 12 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 Reinvigorated (verb)

Reinvigorated  - (Give new energy or strength to.)

(Give new energy or strength to.)

Hindi meaning: फिर से जान डालना, नई ऊर्जा या शक्ति देना

Synonyms: Refreshed, Enlivened, Rejuvenated, Revived, Stimulated, Recharged, Resuscitated

Antonyms: Demoralized, Tired, Dampened, Dispirited, Emasculated, Exhausted

Example: We are fully committed to <strong>reinvigorating</strong> the economy of the area.

Trick: In vigor person ko coach ne Reinvigorate kiya

2 Posit (verb)

Posit  - (Base something on the truth of (a particular assumption)

(Base something on the truth of (a particular assumption)

Hindi meaning: किसी स्थिति में रखना, कायम रखना

Synonyms: Suppose, Assume, Take For Granted, Agree

Antonyms: Abolish, Disbelieve, Abstain

Example: These plots are <strong>posited</strong> on a false premise about women's nature as inferior.

Trick: Padhai karne se human apne aap ko achi position me posit kar leta hai

3 Ouster (noun)

Ouster  - (Dismissal or expulsion from a position)

(Dismissal or expulsion from a position)

Hindi meaning: निर्वासन, बेदख़ली

Synonyms: Expulsion, Ejection, Eviction, Removal, Overthrow, Ejectment

Antonyms: Absorb, Admittance, Commission, Destine, Appointment

Example: Many citizens of Germany wanted to <strong>oust </strong>Adolf Hitler but were too scared to do anything about it.

Trick: Out karke bowler ne ouster kiya.

4 Diatribe (noun)

Diatribe  - (A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.)

(A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.)

Hindi meaning: अभियोगात्मक भाषण, आक्षेप, कठोर समालोचना, निंदा

Synonyms: Tirade, Harangue, Verbal Onslaught, Verbal Attack, Denunciation, Fulmination, Condemnation, Criticism

Antonyms: Adulation, Applause, Flattery, Blandishment

Example: Because Aditi was unhappy with the administration, she launched a lengthy <strong>diatribe</strong> against the board during lunch.

Trick: Tribe ke log pe Diatribe nhi karna chahiye.

5 Behest (noun)

Behest  - (An authoritative order)

(An authoritative order)

Hindi meaning: आज्ञा, आदेश

Synonyms: Command, Charge, Commandment, Decree, Dictate, Direction, Directive

Antonyms: Appeal, Entreaty, Petition, Plea, Urging; Proposal, Recommendation

Example: At the president’s <strong>behest, </strong> the prisoner will be pardoned for his crimes

Trick: Chote bhai to har time Behest dete hai.

Unlock all 10 words for 12 February 2018

The first 5 words are free. Prime opens every word, every day — with tricks, quizzes and the full editorial vocabulary.

Get Prime Open in the Vocab24 app

6 Trampled (verb)

Trampled  - (To act in a harsh, domineering, or cruel manner, as if treading roughly (usually followed by on, upon, or over)

(To act in a harsh, domineering, or cruel manner, as if treading roughly (usually followed by on, upon, or over)

Hindi meaning: पैरों तले कुचलना, रौंदना

Synonyms: Squash, Stamp, Stomp, Tyrannize, Oppress, Squelch, Put Down

Antonyms: Uncompress, Dignify, Esteem, Emulate, Adulate, Appreciate

Example: The girl walked lightly through the garden, carefully watching her feet so that she didn’t <strong>trample</strong> the beautiful flowers.

Trick: Trump noth korea ko trampled karna chahte hai.

7 Condone (verb)

Condone  - (To disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like))

(To disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like))

Hindi meaning: जाने देना, छोड़ देना

Synonyms: Overlook, Pigeon-Hole, Ignore, Pass

Antonyms: Taken Into Account, Intervene, Stickle Overview, Consider, Incorporate

Example: Children will think it is acceptable to call other people names if parents <strong>condone</strong> this behavior.

Trick: Koun don ke kam ko Condone karega.

8 Bravado (noun)

Bravado  - (A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.)

(A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.)

Hindi meaning: वाहवाही, साहस प्रदर्शन

Synonyms: Boldness, Bold Manner, Swagger, Bluster, Machismo, Boasting, Boastfulness, Bragging

Antonyms: Modesty, Cowardice, Restraint, Timidity, Sarcasm, Condemnation

Example: Although Marina suspected they were lost, she displayed a false <strong>bravado</strong> so that the hikers would assume they were on the right path.

Trick: Bravo ki performance bravado hai.

9 Denuding (verb)

Denuding  - (Strip (something) of its covering, possessions, or assets)

(Strip (something) of its covering, possessions, or assets)

Hindi meaning: छीनना, वंचित करना, विरहित करना

Synonyms: Divest, Strip, Clear, Deprive, Bereave, Uncover, Expose

Antonyms: Compensate, Drape, Muffle, Wrap, Bedeck

Example: Mining would pollute the lake and <strong>denude</strong> the forest.

Trick: Bache ke cloth denude karke nude karte hai .

10 Hegemony (noun)

Hegemony  - (Leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others.)

(Leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others.)

Hindi meaning: नायकत्व, नेतृत्व, प्राधान्य

Synonyms: Leadership, Dominance, Dominion, Supremacy, Ascendancy, Predominance, Primacy

Antonyms: Self-Government, Repression, Oppression, Dictatorship

Example: The president of the company has <strong>hegemony</strong> over his employees.

Trick: Haj pe kuch logo ka Hegemony nhi hai.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

* Your mail address will be fully secure . We don’t share!