10 new English words for 28 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 Cold comfort (phrase)

Cold comfort  - (Something that has failed as an intended source of solace)

(Something that has failed as an intended source of solace)

Hindi meaning: झूठी तसल्ली

Synonyms: Inadequate Comfort, False Relief, Limited Sympathy, Discontent

Antonyms: Adequate Consolation, Cheer Up, Solace

Example: The good news about the economy is <strong>cold comfort </strong>to people who have lost their jobs.

Trick: Cold me comfort dena ek dum cold comfort kam hai.

2 Exile (noun)

Exile  - (The state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons)

(The state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons)

Hindi meaning: निर्वासन

Synonyms: Banishment, Expulsion, Expatriation, Deportation, Eviction

Antonyms: Return, Arrive Back, Admittance

Example: The military leader was forced into <strong>exile</strong> and spent his final days on a small island.

Trick: Aese ex husband ko exile kro.

3 Coercion (noun)

Coercion  - (The action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats)

(The action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats)

Hindi meaning: जबरदस्ती

Synonyms: Force, Compulsion, Constraint, Duress, Oppression, Enforcement

Antonyms: Encouragement, Urging, Prompting, Persuasion

Example: As the students argued, the teacher tried to <strong>coerce</strong> them into silence with the threat of a detention.

Trick: Koi ke sath ghumne ke liye coercion mat kro.

4 Lockdown (noun)

Lockdown  - (A state of isolation or restricted access instituted as a security measure)

(A state of isolation or restricted access instituted as a security measure)

Hindi meaning: आपातकालीन स्थिति में जाने से प्रतिबंधित करना

Synonyms: Solitary Confinement, Segregation, Isolation

Antonyms: Integration, Amalgamation, Reunion, Coalescence

Example: The school went on <strong>lockdown</strong> when a student brought a pellet gun to campus.

Trick: Lock kar diya ghar me lock down kar diya.

5 A Tall order (phrase)

A Tall order  - (A request that is difficult to fulfill)

(A request that is difficult to fulfill)

Hindi meaning: अनुचित मांग

Synonyms: Unreasonable, Awkward, Contrary, Difficult, Tiresome, Annoying

Antonyms: Convenient, Reasonable, Prudent, Logical

Example: To score four goals in one game is <strong>a tall order, </strong> even for Ronaldo.

Trick: Aesa order a tall order hai .

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6 Stark (adjective)

Stark  - (Severe or bare in appearance or outline)

(Severe or bare in appearance or outline)

Hindi meaning: बिलकुल, पूर्ण रूप से

Synonyms: Clear, Simple, Crisp, Distinct, Obvious, Evident, Clear, Clear-Cut, Straightforward

Antonyms: Fuzzy, Indistinct, Pleasant, Comfortable, Ornate

Example: With only a small red dot on a white canvas, the painting looked quite <strong>stark. </strong>

Trick: : Yha se star stark dikte hai.

7 Bolstered (adjective)

Bolstered  - (To make something stronger or bolder/support or strengthen)

(To make something stronger or bolder/support or strengthen)

Hindi meaning: सहारा देना या मजबूत करना

Synonyms: Strengthen, Support, Reinforce, Make Stronger, Boost, Fortify

Antonyms: Undermine, Subvert, Sabotage, Threaten, Weaken

Example: If I want to feel better about myself, I need to <strong>bolster</strong> my self-esteem.

Trick: Bowler ko match jitne ke liye Bolstered karna chahiye.

8 Slew (noun)

Slew  - (A large number or quantity of something (Noun)/turn or slide violently or uncontrollably)

(A large number or quantity of something (Noun)/turn or slide violently or uncontrollably)

Hindi meaning: ढेर सारा

Synonyms: Large Number, Great, High

Antonyms: Little, Few, Negligible

Example: We still have a <strong>slew</strong> of work to do on this project.

Trick: Sleep slew nhi karni chahiye.

9 Insulate (verb)

Insulate  - (Protect (someone or something) from unpleasant influences or experiences./protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound)

(Protect (someone or something) from unpleasant influences or experiences./protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound)

Hindi meaning: बचाना या सुरक्षित करना

Synonyms: Protect, Keep Safe, Save, Safeguard, Shield, Defend, Shelter

Antonyms: Uncover, Destroy, Demolish, Annihilate, Eradicate

Example: The company has tried to <strong>insulate</strong> itself from the region's political turmoil.

Trick: Late aane me friends school me insulate karte the.

10 Steer (verb)

Steer  - (Guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, aircraft or a person))

(Guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, aircraft or a person))

Hindi meaning: मार्गदर्शन करना

Synonyms: Guide, Direct, Manoeuvre, Govern, Escort

Antonyms: Follow, Trail, Pursue, Chase

Example: Appalled that his son wanted to be a backup dancer, the surgeon vowed to <strong>steer</strong> him towards a different career choice.

Trick: Stair hame steer karti hai.

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