10 new English words for 4 March 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 Indictment (noun)

Indictment  - (Any charge, accusation, serious criticism, or cause for blame)

(Any charge, accusation, serious criticism, or cause for blame)

Hindi meaning: अभियोग,कलंक

Synonyms: Charge, Accusation, Arraignment, Citation, Summons

Antonyms: Acquittal

Example: Based on the new evidence presented by the defense, the judge dismissed the <strong>indictment</strong> and released the accused.

2 Apartheid (noun)

Apartheid  - (Any system or practice that separates people according to color, ethnicity, caste, etc.),

(Any system or practice that separates people according to color, ethnicity, caste, etc.),

Hindi meaning: रंगभेद

Synonyms: Racism, Discrimination, Segregation, Xenophobia, Chauvinism

Antonyms: Open-Mindedness, Equality, Compassion

Example: Because of <strong>Apartheid, </strong> black children were unable to attend school with white children.

3 Quash (verb)

Quash  - (Reject or void, especially by legal procedure.)

(Reject or void, especially by legal procedure.)

Hindi meaning: मिटादेना, समाप्तकरना

Synonyms: Rescind, Repeal ,Revoke, Retract, Countermand

Antonyms: Validate, Enforce, Posit, Accredit

Example: Scientists were able to quickly <strong>quash</strong> the outbreak through a new immunization.

4 Impinged (verb)

Impinged  - (To produce an effect, usually an unwanted one)

(To produce an effect, usually an unwanted one)

Hindi meaning: लगाना,ऊपरगिराना

Synonyms: Encroach, Adhibit, Impone

Antonyms: Dodge, Abstain, Flinch

Example: The government's spending limits will seriously <strong>impinge</strong> on the education budget

5 Consolidation (noun)

Consolidation  - (The action or process of making something stronger or more solid),

(The action or process of making something stronger or more solid),

Hindi meaning: एकत्री करण, मजबुती करण

Synonyms: Combination, Integration, Compression, Amalgamation, Incorporation

Antonyms: Division, Separation, Dispersal, Disunion

Example: In business, <strong>consolidation</strong> refers to the merger of several companies in a specific industry, which typically concentrates market share in the hands of a few large companies.

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6 Oust (verb)

Oust  - (Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.)

(Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.)

Hindi meaning: बाहर निकालना, हटादेना, बेदख़ल करना

Synonyms: Defrock, Depose, Deprive, Dethrone, Displace, Dismiss

Antonyms: Crown, Enthrone, Appoint, Retain

Example: Board members realized that they would have to have at least a 2/3 vote to <strong>oust</strong> the horrible president.

7 Jittery (adjective)

Jittery  - (Nervous or unable to relax.),(चिड़चिड़ा, परेशान, बेचैन

(Nervous or unable to relax.),(चिड़चिड़ा, परेशान, बेचैन

Synonyms: Aflutter, Antsy, Anxious, Nervous, Apprehensive

Antonyms: Confident, Calm, Relaxed, Courageous, Imperturbable

Example: During her performance, the nervous dancer was<strong>jittery</strong> on stage.

8 Entrenched (verb)

Entrenched  - (Establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.

(Establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.

Hindi meaning: आरोपित

Synonyms: Embed, Enroot, Implant, Ingrain, Imbue, Infuse, Instill

Antonyms: Dislodge, Uproot, Eliminate, Eradicate

Example: The army captain, steadfast in his belief that the enemy would retreat, urged his troop to<strong> entrench</strong> themselves in the location.

9 Shun (verb)

Shun  - (Persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution.)

(Persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution.)

Hindi meaning: अलगरहना, दूरकरना, छोड़ना, त्यागना

Synonyms: Avoid, Elude, Escape, Eschew, Spurn

Antonyms: Accept, Intervene, Embrace, Face, Confront

Example: Mom’s doctor told her that if she wants to live to see her grandchildren she must <strong>shun</strong> fatty foods.

10 Spawned (verb)

Spawned  - (To cause (something) to develop or begin),

(To cause (something) to develop or begin),

Hindi meaning: विस्तार होना, फैलना, पैदाहोना

Synonyms: Engender, Proliferate, Debouch, Beget

Antonyms: Admonish, Extirpate, Fall Down, Shrink, Abatement

Example: The loss of the family business went on to <strong>spawn</strong> anxiety and depression in the former owners.

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