10 new English words for 16 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 Prodigious (adjective)

Prodigious  - (Very large in size, force, or extent; enormous)

(Very large in size, force, or extent; enormous)

Hindi meaning: विलक्षण, अति विशाल

Synonyms: Enormous, Huge, Colossal, Immense, Vast, Great

Antonyms: Small, Unexceptional

Example: She is very proud of her son who has a <strong>prodigious</strong> talent for playing the cricket.

Trick: Pro league se prodigious talent nikal rha hai.

2 Arbiter (noun)

Arbiter  - (One who can settle a disagreement between parties)

(One who can settle a disagreement between parties)

Hindi meaning: मध्यस्थ

Synonyms: Arbitrator, Go-between, Mediator, Moderator, Referee, Adjudicator, Judge

Antonyms: Fighter, Troublemaker, Brawler, Fomenter

Example: The teacher acted as an <strong>arbiter</strong> when she tried to mediate a disagreement between two students.

Trick: Arbitration court arbiter hota hai

3 Discretionary (adjective)

Discretionary  - (Considered to be chosen or voluntary)

(Considered to be chosen or voluntary)

Hindi meaning: विवेकाधीन

Synonyms: Optional, Non-Compulsory, Voluntary

Antonyms: Compulsory, Obligatory

Example: Banks have a tendency to loan money through strict methods, but individuals can make a <strong>discretionary</strong> loan to others without regard to their backgrounds.

Trick: Creative Ideas Discretionary nhi hone chahiye.

4 Incumbent (adjective)

Incumbent  - (Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility)

(Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility)

Hindi meaning: निर्भर

Synonyms: Holder, Bearer, Occupant, Current, Existing, Present

Example: The <strong>incumbent</strong> president of the company is resigning from office so a younger person can take control of the business.

Trick: Ye in hue to Incumbent ho gye.

5 Substantial (adjective)

Substantial  - (Referring to something that is greater or larger than normal)

(Referring to something that is greater or larger than normal)

Hindi meaning: ठोस

Synonyms: Considerable, Real, Material, Weighty, Solid, Sizeable

Antonyms: Insubstantial, Worthless

Example: Due to his strong compassion for the charity, the businessman donated a <strong>substantial</strong> amount of money to the cause.

Trick: Sab Ache se padate hai to Substantial growth hoti hai

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6 Impetus (noun)

Impetus  - (A force that causes something to be done or to become more active)

(A force that causes something to be done or to become more active)

Hindi meaning: प्रेरणा, कारण

Synonyms: Motivation, Stimulus, Incitement, Incentive, Inducement

Antonyms: Counterincentive, Hindrance

Example: The high crime rate was the <strong>impetus</strong> for the hiring of one hundred new police officers in our city.

Trick: Pet se bi hume impetus milta hai.

7 Tangible (noun)

Tangible  - (A thing that is perceptible by touch)

(A thing that is perceptible by touch)

Hindi meaning: वास्तविक, स्पर्श द्वारा प्रत्यक्ष

Synonyms: Touchable, Palpable, Tactile, Material, Physical

Antonyms: Intangible, Impalpable, Untouchable

Example: Although Jack had a good business plan, the bank was unwilling to give him a loan because he lacked <strong>tangible</strong> assets.

Trick: Ye Ten rupees tangible hai.

8 Jump through hoops (idiom)

Jump through hoops  - To face or have to complete many challenges in pursuit of something that one wants/Do just about anything to please someone.)

To face or have to complete many challenges in pursuit of something that one wants/Do just about anything to please someone.)

Hindi meaning: कुछ पाने के लिए कई चुनौतियों को पूरा करना

Synonyms: Strive, Try Hard, Attempt, Endeavour, Aim, Aspire

Antonyms: Drop, Give Up, Quit

Example: They had to <strong>jump through hoops</strong> to get the admission of their child into America's prestigious school.

Trick: Medal ke liye jump karna padta hai Jump through hoops karna padta hai.

9 Levy (noun)

Levy  - (To impose (a tax or fine) {Verb}, an act of levying a tax, free, or fine.)

(To impose (a tax or fine) {Verb}, an act of levying a tax, free, or fine.)

Hindi meaning: कर लगाना

Synonyms: Impose, Charge, Exact, Demand, Raise, Collect

Antonyms: Discharge, Muster out

Example: The Presidential candidate promised to <strong>levy</strong> a tax on foreign production in the effort to stimulate American manufacturing.

10 Fret Over (phrasal verb)

Fret Over  - (To worry about someone or something.)

(To worry about someone or something.)

Hindi meaning: चिन्ता प्रकट करना, चिड़चिड़ाना, खीजना

Synonyms: Agonize, Bother, Brood, Carp, Chafe

Antonyms: Be happy, ignore, not worry, please, delight, appease, calm, pacify, placate, soothe

Example: The result is not going to decide your life so you need not <strong>fret over</strong> it.

Trick: Over me 6 sixes padhe to Fret Over ho gye.

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