10 new English words for 19 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 Pervasive (adjective)

Pervasive  - Present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place:

Present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place:

Hindi meaning: दूर तक फैला हुआ

Synonyms: Prevalent, Widespread, General, Common, Ubiquitous

Antonyms: Rare, Scarce, Localised, Limited, Narrow, Uncommon

Example: Agriculture is less <strong>pervasive</strong> in the mountains than in other regions.

Trick: Students ki Life save karne ki vjah se Wifistudy ka nam pervasive ho gya hai.

2 Astute (adjective)

Astute  - Able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it:

Able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it:

Hindi meaning: चतुर

Synonyms: Shrewd, Clever, Crafty, Intelligent, Canny, Intuitive, Perceptive, Insightful, Perspicacious, Sagacious

Antonyms: Stupid, Foolish, Inept, Imbecile, Naive

Example: The <strong>astute</strong> businessman was able to quickly assess the market and make the best buying decision.

Trick: Ache tutor astute hote hai.

3 Reconnaissance (noun)

Reconnaissance  - The process of obtaining information about enemy forces or positions by sending out small groups of soldiers or by using aircraft.

The process of obtaining information about enemy forces or positions by sending out small groups of soldiers or by using aircraft.

Hindi meaning: पूर्व-परीक्षण

Synonyms: Survey, Exploration, Observation, Investigation, Examination, Inspection, Patrol, Search, Reconnoitre

Antonyms: Abstention, Idleness, Laziness, Indecision, Disregard, Ignorance

Example: Aerial <strong>reconnaissance</strong> showed the location of the enemy’s tanks.

Trick: Kya sense hai yha ke Reconnaissance karne kya socha tha phle

4 Prostrate (verb)

Prostrate  - Reduce (someone) to extreme physical weakness.

Reduce (someone) to extreme physical weakness.

Hindi meaning: थकाना, शक्तिहीन करना

Synonyms: Debilitate, Incapacitate, Weaken, Enfeeble, Devitalize, Enervate

Antonyms: Rejuvenate, Invigorate, Energise, Revitalise, Refresh

Example: She was so <strong>prostrated</strong> by migraine that she could scarcely totter up the stairs to bed.

Trick: Itne straight drive mare practice me ki prostrate ho gye.

5 Ill at ease (idiom)

Ill at ease - Nervous or anxious.

Nervous or anxious.

Hindi meaning: बेचैन, पेरशान, व्याकुल

Synonyms: Awkward, Uneasy, Uncomfortable, Self-Conscious, Inhibited, Gauche

Antonyms: At Ease, Comfortable Calm, Collected, Nerveless, Relaxed

Example: My sister loves performing, but I'm<strong> ill at ease</strong> on stage

Trick: Ill hone pe ill at ease ho jate hai.

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6 Take the bait (idiom)

Take the bait - To respond to someone's actions or words in the way that they intended.

To respond to someone's actions or words in the way that they intended.

Hindi meaning: झांसा में आना

Synonyms: React, Reply, Respond, Fall For, Fooled

Example: That's just what he wants you to do. Don't <strong>take the bait. </strong>

Trick: Bait lga kar Take the bait karne ki koshish karte hai.

7 Plebeian (adjective)

Plebeian  - Belonging to a low social class/ lacking in refinement or manners.

Belonging to a low social class/ lacking in refinement or manners.

Hindi meaning: सामान्य मनुष्य-संबंधी, अशिष्ट

Synonyms: Proletarian, Commoner Uncultured, Uncultivated, Unrefined, Rustic Uneducated

Antonyms: Aristocratic, Noble, Patrician Refined, Cultivated, Sophisticated

Example: Bill's uncouth habit of licking his fingers while eating made him look like a <strong>plebeian. </strong>

Trick: Pine wale log plebeian hote hai

8 Rhetoric (noun)

Rhetoric  - Speech or writing intended to be effective and influence people:

Speech or writing intended to be effective and influence people:

Hindi meaning: भाषण कला

Synonyms: Oratory, Eloquence, Power of Speech, Diction

Antonyms: Inarticulateness, Simplicity, Incompetence

Example: I was swayed by her <strong>rhetoric</strong> into donating all my savings to the charity.

Trick: Jitne pe ek ek heater denge ye baat rhetoric hai

9 Stark (adjective)

Stark  - Severe or bare in appearance or outline.

Severe or bare in appearance or outline.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Blunt Simple, Sharp, Crisp, Distinct, Obvious, Evident, Clear, Austere, Severe, Plain, Bare, Unadorned, Undecorated.

Antonyms: Fuzzy, Indistinct, Pleasant, Comfortable, Ornate

Example: It was a <strong>stark</strong> room with a bed and chair as the only furniture.

Trick: Ye Star stark baat bolte hai.

10 Tutelage (noun)

Tutelage  - Protection of or authority over someone or something; guardianship.

Protection of or authority over someone or something; guardianship.

Hindi meaning: देख-रेख, संरक्षण

Synonyms: Protection, Schooling, Supervision, Custody, Guardianship, Care

Antonyms: Ignorance, Negligence, Inattention

Example: He felt privileged to be under the <strong>tutelage</strong> of an experienced actor”

Trick: Ise tutne se bache ke liye tutelage karte hai.

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