10 new English words for 6 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 Eugenics (noun)

Eugenics  - (The science of improving a population by controlled breeding to increase the occurrence of desirable heritable characteristics.)

(The science of improving a population by controlled breeding to increase the occurrence of desirable heritable characteristics.)

Hindi meaning: सुजनन विज्ञान, संतति विज्ञान

Synonyms: Genetic, Hereditary

Antonyms: Dysgenic

Example: Even though I don’t believe in <strong>eugenics, </strong> I wish some people had thought seriously before becoming parents

Trick: Gene me sudhar karne ko eugenics kahte hai.

2 Promiscuous (adjective)

Promiscuous  - (Consisting of a wide range of different things.)

(Consisting of a wide range of different things.)

Hindi meaning: अनेक प्रकार का

Synonyms: Assorted, Eclectic, Heterogeneous, Miscellaneous, Mixed, Motley

Antonyms: Homogeneous, Monolithic, Uniform; Alike, Identical

Example: Since I just collect stamps that I happen to like, my collection is pretty <strong>promiscuous. </strong>

Trick: Kai promiscuous promise nhi karne chahiye.

3 Thwart (verb)

Thwart  - (To prevent (someone) from doing something or to stop (something) from happening.)

(To prevent (someone) from doing something or to stop (something) from happening.)

Hindi meaning: नकाम बनाना, रोकना

Synonyms: Baffle, Balk, Discomfit, Foil, Impede, Hamper

Antonyms: Cultivate, Encourage, Foster, Assist, Promote

Example: In order to <strong>thwart</strong> the advancing enemy troops, the captain ordered the explosives team to destroy the bridge.

Trick: War ko thwart kro.

4 Veracity (noun)

Veracity  - (The quality of being truthful or honest)

(The quality of being truthful or honest)

Hindi meaning: यथार्थता, सच्चाई

Synonyms: Honesty, Integrity, Probity, Truthfulness, Verity, Authenticity

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Lying, Mendacity, Hypocrisy, Falsehood

Example: Unless you get your information from a credible website, you should doubt the <strong>veracity</strong> of the facts until you have confirmed them elsewhere.

Trick: Is city me vercity nhi hai.

5 Milieu (noun)

Milieu  - The physical or social setting in which something happens or develops)

The physical or social setting in which something happens or develops)

Hindi meaning: परिवेश, हालत, स्थिति

Synonyms: Environment, Habitat, Sphere, Ambiance, Circumstances, Entourage

Antonyms: Generality, Suffusion, Diapason

Example: Because my father grew up in a military <strong>milieu</strong>, he knew he wanted to join the armed forces when he graduated from high school.

Trick: Ache se milkar mahaul milieu bnaya.

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6 Flawed (adjective)

Flawed  - (Blemished, damaged, or imperfect in some way.)

(Blemished, damaged, or imperfect in some way.)

Hindi meaning: त्रुटिपूर्ण

Synonyms: Imperfect, Faulty, Erroneous, Fallacious, Inaccurate, Blemished

Antonyms: Perfect, Impeccable, Immaculate

Example: There was a <strong>flaw</strong> in the dancer’s routine, but no one seemed to notice her mistake.

Trick: Humara law flawed nhi hai.

7 Moratorium (noun)

Moratorium  - (A time when a particular activity is not allowed)

(A time when a particular activity is not allowed)

Hindi meaning: रोक, अधिस्थगन, प्रतिबंध

Synonyms: Embargo, Ban, Prohibition, Postponement, Halt, Adjournment, Deferment

Antonyms: Continuance, Expedite, Accelerate, Recommencement

Example: Potential business owners are angry because the county has passed a <strong>moratorium</strong> on new business licenses.

Trick: Hum chahte hai marne se pheale corruption pe moratorium lag jaye.

8 Rampant (adjective)

Rampant  - (Unrestrained in action or performance.)

(Unrestrained in action or performance.)

Hindi meaning: अनियंत्रित, उग्र, प्रबल

Synonyms: Uncontrolled, Violent, Impatient, Intemperate, Frenzied

Antonyms: Restrained, Calm, Placid, Abstemious, Balmy, Clement

Example: Under the administration of the crooked sheriff, corruption was <strong>rampant</strong> on the police force.

Trick: Pant rampant hoke gir gyi.

9 Breach (noun)

Breach  - (An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.)

(An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.)

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Contravention, Violation, Infringement, Transgression, Dereliction

Antonyms: Agreement, Obedience, Connection, Abidance

Example: After the officer’s <strong>breach</strong> of conduct was discovered, he was dishonorably discharged from the military.

Trick: Beach pe law breach nhi kro.

10 Viable (adjective)

Viable  - (Having the possibility of being achieved or developed)

(Having the possibility of being achieved or developed)

Hindi meaning: व्यवहार्य, होने योग्य

Synonyms: Workable, Feasible, Practical, Applicable, Manageable, Operable, Tenable

Antonyms: Impossible, Impracticable, Infeasible, Unachievable, Dormant

Example: Once upon a time, solar power was not viewed as a <strong>viable</strong> energy source.

Trick: Able log viable hote hai.

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