10 new English words for 21 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 Plenary (noun)

Plenary  - A meeting (to be attended by all participants of a group at a conference).

A meeting (to be attended by all participants of a group at a conference).

Hindi meaning: एक सम्मेलन या विधानसभा में सभी प्रतिभागियों की बैठक या सत्र

Synonyms: Meeting, Assembly, Conference, Convention, Session

Antonyms: Disassembly, Scattering, Disintegration, Alienation, Disassociation

Example: The <strong>plenary</strong> legislative session will be attended by members of both congressional houses.

Trick: Plane se aate hai plenary me .

2 Instil (verb)

Instil  - (To introduce gradually; implant or infuse)

(To introduce gradually; implant or infuse)

Hindi meaning: समाविष्ट करना, दाखिल करना

Synonyms: Introduce, Imprint, Infuse., Inculcate, Indoctrinate, Suffuse

Antonyms: Finish, Take Away, Shun, Renounce

Example: The detective tried to <strong>instill</strong> fear in the suspect by telling him about the dangers of prison.

Trick: In karna ideas ko instil karna

3 Tirade (noun)

Tirade  - (A long angry speech to criticize someone; verbal onslaught)

(A long angry speech to criticize someone; verbal onslaught)

Hindi meaning: निंदा-भाषण, विष-वमन

Synonyms: Diatribe, Harangue, Rant, Polemic, Denunciation, Rebuke

Antonyms: Harmony, Adulation, Approbation, Uncontroversial, Eulogy

Example: The police arrested my Uncle Jack after he refused to end his <strong>tirade</strong> outside the courthouse

Trick: Ye raid karte hai to log tirade karte hai.

4 Posit (verb)

Posit  - (To suggest (something, such as an idea or theory) especially in order to start a discussion)

(To suggest (something, such as an idea or theory) especially in order to start a discussion)

Hindi meaning: तथ्य के रूप में या तर्क के आधार के रूप में आगे बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Put Forward, Presuppose, Hypothesize, Conceive, Propound

Antonyms: Demote, Depose, Abandon, Negate, Disavow

Example: The students were asked to<strong> posit</strong> their ideas about the dance through the school suggestion box.

Trick: Ache se sit hokar idea posit kro.

5 Inevitably (adverb)

Inevitably  - (As is certain to happen; unavoidably.)

(As is certain to happen; unavoidably.)

Hindi meaning: अनिवार्य रूप से

Synonyms: Naturally, Automatically, Certainly, Definitely.

Antonyms: Avoidably, Ineffectually, Obscurely, Dismally, Uncertainly

Example: James will<strong> inevitably</strong> have to choose between the two job offers.

Trick: Table pe khana khana inevitable hona chahiye.

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6 Clamour (noun)

Clamour  - (A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.)

(A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.)

Hindi meaning: कोलाहल, शोरगुल

Synonyms: Protest, Complaints, Outcry, Commotion.

Antonyms: Peace, Serenity, Stillness, Concord

Example: When I am working in my home office, my kids often <strong>clamor</strong> for my attention by screaming my name.

Trick: Hum class me bht clamour karte the.

7 Tax terrorism (noun)

Tax terrorism  - (The aggressive attitude of the government to collect higher taxes (by retrospective amendments to the tax laws & other stringent measures) was termed as tax terrorism.)

(The aggressive attitude of the government to collect higher taxes (by retrospective amendments to the tax laws & other stringent measures) was termed as tax terrorism.)

Hindi meaning: कर के लिए सरकार का आक्रामक रुख

Synonyms: Imposition, Inflict, Taxation, Progressive Tax, Surtax, Surcharge

Antonyms: Relief, Tax Deduction, Undercharge, Compensate

Example: The term <strong>'tax terrorism'</strong> was first used by the current Prime Minister to describe the adversarial approach adopted by tax authorities under the UPA.

Trick: Tax terrorism bi ek terrorism hai.

8 In the same breath (phrasal verb)

In the same breath  - (To indicate that someone says two very different or contradictory things, especially when you are criticizing them)

(To indicate that someone says two very different or contradictory things, especially when you are criticizing them)

Hindi meaning: विरोधाभासी बातें करना

Synonyms: Paradoxically, Incongruously, Bizarrely, Eccentrically, Contradictory

Antonyms: Logically, Eloquently, Explicably, Supportive

Example: For politicians to demand firm immigration controls and argue against racism <strong>in the same breath</strong> is a deep contradiction.

Trick: Ek breath me bhi in the same breath karte hai.

9 Couch (verb)

Couch  - (To say or express (something) in a particular way)

(To say or express (something) in a particular way)

Hindi meaning: एक विशेष तरीके से कहना या व्यक्त करना

Synonyms: Express, Frame, Formulate, Utter, Style, Render

Antonyms: Mute, Taciturn, Reserved, Reticent, Tacit

Example: The assurances were <strong>couched</strong> in general terms.

Trick: Chouch pe baith kar couch karte hai.

10 Pragmatic (adjective)

Pragmatic  - (Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.)

(Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.)

Hindi meaning: व्यावहारिकता पर आधारित, व्यवहारमूलक

Synonyms: Empirical, Realistic, Actual, Practical, Utilitarian, Logical

Antonyms: Impractical, Unrealistic, Quixotic, Theoretical, Irrational

Example: The scientist had a <strong>pragmatic</strong> approach to dealing with the water crisis.

Trick: Prague ke log pragmatic hote hai.

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