10 new English words for 30 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 Purgatory (noun)

Purgatory  - (An extremely unpleasant experience; a temporary condition of suffering)

(An extremely unpleasant experience; a temporary condition of suffering)

Hindi meaning: एक अत्यंत अप्रिय अनुभव, दुख की एक अस्थायी स्थिति

Synonyms: Penance, Agony, Anguish, Distress, Torment

Antonyms: Joy, Comfort, Contentment, Rapture, Ecstasy, Bliss

Example: Because Jake hated to sit still for a long period of time, he viewed his upcoming eight-hour flight as <strong>purgatory. </strong>

Trick: Purse chori ho gya to purgatory condition ho gya.

2 Fitful (adjective)

Fitful  - (Active or occurring spasmodically or intermittently; not regular or steady.)

(Active or occurring spasmodically or intermittently; not regular or steady.)

Hindi meaning: अस्थिर

Synonyms: Erratic, Spasmodic, Irregular, Fickle, Intermittent

Antonyms: Regular, Unvarying, Perpetual, Incessant, Constant

Example: When I visited the doctor, he was concerned about my <strong>fitful</strong> heartbeat and ordered an EKG.

Trick: Jo Full day nhi padhte vo fitful padte hai.

3 Brunt (noun)

Brunt  - (The main force or impact, as of an attack or blow:)

(The main force or impact, as of an attack or blow:)

Hindi meaning: प्रहार, आघात

Synonyms: Impact, Shock, Burden, Pressure, Strain, Impetus, Thrust

Antonyms: Persuasion

Example: As the task manager, my husband will bear the <strong>brunt</strong> of the client’s anger when the project is not finished on time.

Trick: Run karna padta hai brunt me .

4 Awry (adjective)

Awry  - (Not working correctly or happening in the expected way)

(Not working correctly or happening in the expected way)

Hindi meaning: उचित, नियोजित या अपेक्षित तरीके से दूर

Synonyms: Crooked, Amiss, Inappropriate, Unseemly, Unconscionable

Antonyms: Appropriate, Apt, Suitable, Pertinent

Example: When the serial killer was released from prison, everyone knew the justice system had gone <strong>awry</strong>.

Trick: Are ye awry trike se kam kar rha hai.

5 Untoward (adjective)

Untoward  - (Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.)

(Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.)

Hindi meaning: अप्रत्याशित और अनुचित या असुविधाजनक

Synonyms: Unexpected, Unanticipated, Unforeseen, Unpredictable, Infelicitous

Antonyms: Expected, Appropriate, Acceptable, Apposite, Acquiescent

Example: As soon as my daughter realized her peers were acting <strong>untoward</strong> at the party, she left because she did not want to get in trouble.

Trick: Apne kam ke toward rahoge to untoward kam nhi kroge.

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6 Altercation (noun)

Altercation  - A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.)

A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.)

Hindi meaning: तकरार, विवाद, झगड़ा

Synonyms: Argument, Squabble, Disagreement, Feud, Dispute, Tiff, Wrangle

Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Cohesion, Concord, Compromise, Reconcile

Example: The angry drug dealer engaged in an <strong>altercation</strong> with the customer who refused to pay him.

Trick: Boundary alter kar di to altercation ho gya.

7 Reprieve (noun)

Reprieve  - (To give relief or deliverance to for a time)

(To give relief or deliverance to for a time)

Hindi meaning: कुछ समय के लिए राहत या छुटकारा देना

Synonyms: Clemency, Deferment, Grant An Amnesty To, Abatement, Moratorium, Procrastination

Antonyms: Discomfort, Bustle, Inquietude, Restlessness

Example: The children were happy when their mother gave them a <strong>reprieve</strong> and allowed them to skip their chores for a day.

Trick: Private time ke liye bht reprieve mila.

8 Litany (noun)

Litany  - (A long list of complaints, problems, etc.)

(A long list of complaints, problems, etc.)

Hindi meaning: शिकायते, समस्याओं आदि की लंबी सूची

Synonyms: Listing, Catalogue, Enumeration, Recital

Example: The landlord was tired of listening to his tenant’s <strong>litany</strong> of complaints about the property.

Trick: Long list aur litany ek hi baat hai.

9 Stirring (adjective)

Stirring  - (Causing excitement or strong emotion; rousing)

(Causing excitement or strong emotion; rousing)

Hindi meaning: उत्साह या मजबूत भावना पैदा करना; गर्मजोशी

Synonyms: Exciting, Thrilling, Riveting, Rousing, Spirited, Stimulating, Electrifying

Antonyms: Boring, Unexciting, Tedious, Uninteresting, Jejune

Example: The Prime Minister made a <strong>stirring</strong> speech.

Trick: Bin hath steering sambhal rha tha to hum stirring ho gye.

10 Forthright (adjective)

Forthright  - ((Of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest.)

((Of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest.)

Hindi meaning: निष्कपट, स्पष्टवादी, बेबाक़

Synonyms: Frank, Straightforward, Candid, Outspoken, Unequivocal, Unreserved

Antonyms: Uncandid, Dissembling, Reticent, Laconic, Taciturn, Secretive

Example: Nidhi was happy to find a <strong>forthright</strong> man who always told her the truth.

Trick: Jab aap right ho to forthright bhi ho skte ho.

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