10 new English words for 3 April 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 Retaliatory (adjective)

Retaliatory  - (A desire for revenge)

(A desire for revenge)

Hindi meaning: प्रतिशोध, बदला लेने की इच्छा

Synonyms: Vindictive, Punishing, retributive, vengeful, punitive

Antonyms: Rewarding, compassionate, sympathetic

Example: In the movie’s sequel, the captured villain will break out of prison and <strong>retaliate</strong> against the superheroes that put him there.

Trick: Retailer ne zyada paise liye to Retaliatory aa gya.

2 Procession (noun)

Procession  - (A number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony)

(A number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony)

Hindi meaning: जुलूस, प्रदर्शन

Synonyms: Cortege, Parade, March, Demonstration, Pageant, Motorcade

Example: The <strong>procession</strong> of protestors marched downtown in objection to the recent shootings.

Trick: Protest me procession karte hai.

3 Defy (verb)

Defy  - (Openly resist or refuse to obey)

(Openly resist or refuse to obey)

Hindi meaning: अवहेलना करना, पालन करने से इनकार करना

Synonyms: Elude, Confront, Flout, Disregard, Oppose, Violate

Antonyms: Obey, Assist, Comply, Follow

Example: Her husband warned her against behaving in such a manner that would <strong>defy</strong> her religion.

Trick: Deny karna defy karna ek hi baat hai.

4 Utter (verb)

Utter  - (Make (a sound) with one's voice)

(Make (a sound) with one's voice)

Hindi meaning: बोलना, उच्चारण करना

Synonyms: Speak, Emit, Articulate, Pronounce, Enunciate, Verbalize

Antonyms: Silent, Mute, Taciturn, Reserved, Wordless

Example: My throat was so parched that I could barely <strong>utter </strong>a sound.

Trick: Atak atak ke bolna shi utter nhi hai.

5 Pretext (noun)

Pretext  - (A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason)

(A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason)

Hindi meaning: बहाना

Synonyms: Excuse, Pretence, Guise, Ostensible Reason, Semblance

Antonyms: Reality, Actuality, Impartiality, Morality, Probity

Example: He got into the house on the <strong>pretext</strong> of checking the gas.

Trick: Phone nhi uthake text bhejkar papa ko pretext karte hai.

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6 Provoke (verb)

Provoke  - (Stimulate or incite (someone) to do or feel something, especially by arousing anger in them)

(Stimulate or incite (someone) to do or feel something, especially by arousing anger in them)

Hindi meaning: भड़काना, उत्तेजित करना

Synonyms: Foment, Aggravate, Enrage, Incite, Stimulate, Arouse

Antonyms: Alleviate, Appease, Placate, Soothe, Pacify

Example: The pictures of the victim’s body are sure to <strong>provoke</strong> feelings of anger within the jury.

Trick: Protest me kisi ko provoke nhi karna chahiye.

7 Sectarian (noun)

Sectarian  - (A member of a sect)

(A member of a sect)

Hindi meaning: सांप्रदायिक, किसी विशेष मत या पंथ-संबंधी

Synonyms: Separatist, Dissenter, Factional, Schismatic, Cliquish, Partisan

Antonyms: Tolerant, Liberal, Broad-Minded, Cosmopolitan

Example: The <strong>sectarian</strong> preacher would not obey any laws that contrasted with his religious beliefs.

Trick: Sect se related chiz sectarian.

8 Plausible (adjective)

Plausible  - (Seeming reasonable or probable)

(Seeming reasonable or probable)

Hindi meaning: मुमकिन, स्वीकार्य

Synonyms: Credible, Logical, Tenable, Believable, Conceivable

Antonyms: Improbable, Irrational, Unlikely, Flimsy, Illogical

Example: When Jason forgot to do his homework, he tried to come up with a <strong>plausible</strong> excuse his teacher would believe.

Trick: Possible hai vo plausible hai .

9 Render (verb)

Render  - (Provide or give (a service, help, etc.))

(Provide or give (a service, help, etc.))

Hindi meaning: देना, प्रस्तुत करना

Synonyms: Give, Supply, Provide, Furnish, Impart

Antonyms: Expropriate, Conceal, Confiscate, Disappearance

Example: Because of the principal’s unexpected death, grief counselors will be available at the school to<strong> render</strong> support to staff and students.

Trick: Rent dena matlab render dena

10 Incitement (noun)

Incitement  - (The action of provoking unlawful behaviour or urging someone to behave unlawfully.)

(The action of provoking unlawful behaviour or urging someone to behave unlawfully.)

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजना, भड़काव

Synonyms: Goading, Fomentation, Motivation, Persuasion, Inducement; Instigation

Antonyms: Suppression, Discouragement, Deterrent, Disincentive

Example: He has been summoned to appear in court on charges of <strong>incitement</strong> to law-breaking.

Trick: Inside motivation hona chahiye incitement nhi.

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