10 new English words for 26 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 Bystander (noun)

Bystander  - (A person who is present during a situation or event but not directly involved)

(A person who is present during a situation or event but not directly involved)

Hindi meaning: दर्शक, तमाशाई

Synonyms: Passer-By, Spectator, Onlooker, Observer, Beholder

Antonyms: Participant, Contributor, Entrant

Example: A <strong>bystander</strong> witnessed the wreck and called the police to assist.

Trick: Stand hokar dekne wale bystander hote hai

2 Bandwagon (noun)

Bandwagon  - (An activity which is fashionable and attracts more people & their support.)

(An activity which is fashionable and attracts more people & their support.)

Hindi meaning: अंधानुकरण

Synonyms: Emulate, Vogue, Prevalence, Simulate, Trend

Antonyms: Genuine, Natural, Formalism

Example: Many city residents jumped on the football <strong>bandwagon</strong> after our local professional team won the national championship.

Trick: Is band ne sabko bandwagon kiya hai.

3 Gruelling (adjective)

Gruelling  - (Extremely tiring and demanding.)

(Extremely tiring and demanding.)

Hindi meaning: थकानेवाला

Synonyms: Exhausting, Tiring, Relentless, Wearying, Enervating, Arduous

Antonyms: Effortless, Comforting, Relaxed, Unforced, Invigorating

Example: In between work and school, the medical student managed a very <strong>grueling</strong>schedule.

Trick: Gussa gruelling kar deta hai

4 Exodus (noun)

Exodus  - (A situation in which a lot of people leave a place or activity at the same time)

(A situation in which a lot of people leave a place or activity at the same time)

Hindi meaning: ऐसी स्थिति जिसमें कई लोग एक साथ स्थान छोड़ देते हैं

Synonyms: Mass Departure, Evacuation, Leaving, Exit, Migration, Egression

Antonyms: Arrival, Advent, Oncoming

Example: Because of the<strong> exodus</strong> of so many refugees from the flooded areas, the town’s public shelters were filled to overflowing.

Trick: Ek so das logo ka exodus

5 Intact (adjective)

Intact  - (Not damaged or impaired in any way; complete.)

(Not damaged or impaired in any way; complete.)

Hindi meaning: बरकरार, पूर्ण, यथावत्

Synonyms: Undamaged, Unimpaired, Unflawed, Integral, Unscathed, Untouched

Antonyms: Broken, Damaged, Imperfect, Fragmentary

Example: God blessed us because our home was still <strong>intact</strong> after the destructive tornado passed through our town.

Trick: Jo tact hai vo intact hai

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6 Plight (noun)

Plight  - (A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.)

(A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.)

Hindi meaning: र्दशा, एक खतरनाक, मुश्किल, या दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण स्थिति

Synonyms: Difficult Situation, Predicament, Trouble, Impasse

Antonyms: Good Fortune, Boon, Serendipity, Auspiciousness

Example: Most wealthy people are unaware of the <strong>plight</strong> suffered by people who are hungry and homeless.

Trick: Ab light chli jati hai to plight ho jati hai

7 Woe (noun)

Woe  - (A condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief)

(A condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief)

Hindi meaning: शोक, दुःख

Synonyms: Distress, Unhappiness, Despair, Depression, Gloom, Melancholy

Antonyms: Joy, Cheerfulness, Ecstasy, Euphoria, Felicity, Peace

Example: Although the movie was supposed to be a comedy, it was filled with <strong>woe</strong> and made me cry.

Trick: Gf chli gyi to vo bht woe me hai

8 Whim (noun)

Whim  - (A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.)

(A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.)

Hindi meaning: अचानक इच्छा या मन में परिवर्तन, खासकर असामान्य या अस्पष्टीकृत

Synonyms: Volatility, Unpredictability, Fickleness, Vagary, Caprice

Antonyms: Permanence, Firmness, Steadiness, Invariableness

Example: When asked why he decided to run, the student replied by saying he had done it on a <strong>whim. </strong>

Trick: Win hone pe whim feeling aati hai

9 Paradigm (noun)

Paradigm  - (A typical example or pattern of something; a pattern or model.)

(A typical example or pattern of something; a pattern or model.)

Hindi meaning: मिसाल, नमूना

Synonyms: Model, Pattern, Example, Epitome, Archetype

Antonyms: Antitype, Atypical, Odd

Example: After the terrorist attack, the government created a new <strong>paradigm</strong> for domestic security.

Trick: Paragon ki sleepers paradigm hai

10 Surmountable (adjective)

Surmountable  - (Overcome (a difficulty or obstacle)

(Overcome (a difficulty or obstacle)

Hindi meaning: जीतने योग्य, पार करने योग्य

Synonyms: Achievable, Attainable, Viable, Feasible (To Overcome A Problem/Difficulty)

Antonyms: Impassable, Unconquerable, Impregnable, Invincible

Example: The good news is that the technology for capture and storage already exists and that the obstacles hindering implementation seem to be <strong>surmountable. </strong>

Trick: Mount everest surmountable hai

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