10 new English words for 23 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 Bestiality (noun)

Bestiality  - Behaviour that is very cruel or like that of an animal:

Behaviour that is very cruel or like that of an animal:

Hindi meaning: वहशीता

Synonyms: Savage, Brutish, Brutal, Barbarous, Cruel, Vicious, Violent, Inhuman , Uncouth

Antonyms: Civilized, Humane , Magnanimous, Genteel

Example: It is shocking that humans can behave with such<strong>bestiality</strong> towards others.

Trick: Best friend ke sath bestiality nhi hona chahiye.

2 Inhibition (noun)

Inhibition  - A feeling of embarrassment or worry that prevents you from saying or doing what you want:

A feeling of embarrassment or worry that prevents you from saying or doing what you want:

Hindi meaning: अवरोध, रुकावट

Synonyms: Shyness, Reticence, Self-Consciousness, Reserve, Diffidence, Bashfulness, Coyness, Embarrassment, Insecurity, Restraint

Antonyms: Encouragement, Promotion Intemperance, Liberation

Example: She was determined to shed her <strong>inhibitions</strong> and have a good time.

Trick: Aesi habit ho to inhibition hona chaiye.

3 Marshal (verb)

Marshal  - Assemble and arrange (a group of people, especially troops) in order.

Assemble and arrange (a group of people, especially troops) in order.

Hindi meaning: क्रमबद्ध रूप से इकट्ठा करना

Synonyms: Assemble, Collect, Muster, Mass, Amass Dispose

Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter Disarrange

Example: The fighting in the city followed reports of the rebels <strong>marshalling</strong> their forces in the countryside.

Trick: Marshal car marchal me hai

4 Impunity (noun)

Impunity  - Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Hindi meaning: दंडमुक्ति

Synonyms: Immunity, Indemnity, Exemption (From Punishment), Amnesty, Dispensation, Reprieve, Pardon, Exoneration

Antonyms: Susceptibleness, Vulnerability. Charge, Convict

Example: You cannot break the law with <strong>impunity. </strong>

Trick: Immunity impunity ek hi baat hai

5 Contrite (adjective)

Contrite  - (Feeling very sorry and guilty for something bad that you have done:

(Feeling very sorry and guilty for something bad that you have done:

Hindi meaning: पछताया हुआ, पश्चात्तापी

Synonyms: Remorseful, Repentant, Penitent, Regretful

Antonyms: Unrepentant, Defiant, Impenitent, Unremorseful

Example: She seemed genuinely <strong>contrite</strong> when she apologized.

Trick: Contract cancel karke contrite hua

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6 Debunk (verb)

Debunk  - To expose the sham  or falseness of.

To expose the sham or falseness of.

Hindi meaning: भंडाफोड़ करना, परदाफ़ाश करना

Synonyms: Expose, Nail, Show Up, Uncloak, Uncover, Undress, Unmask

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Secrete, Veil Camouflage, Cloak, Disguise, Mask

Example: The writer's aim was to <strong>debunk</strong> the myth that had grown up around the actress.

Trick: Bunk mari school se to dost ne debunk kiya.

7 Blatant (adjective)

Blatant  - (Of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly.

(Of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Flagrant, Glaring, Obvious, Undisguised, Unconcealed, Overt, Audacious

Antonyms: Inconspicuous, Subtle Imperceptible Unnoticeable, Unobtrusive Concealed, Hidden, Invisible

Example: One of the most interesting things about individuals who stand out as successful transformational leaders is that they tell <strong>blatant</strong> lies.

Trick: Blame lgana sabke samne blatant kam hai.

8 Pliant (adjective)

Pliant  - Easily influenced or controlled by other people:

Easily influenced or controlled by other people:

Hindi meaning: आसानी से वश में आने वाला, दब्बू

Synonyms: Compliant, Biddable, Docile, Tractable, Yielding, Malleable, Susceptible,Manageable

Antonyms: Determined,Opinionated,Intractable,Resolute,Stubborn,Unyielding,Firm,Obstinate,Inelastic, Inflexible

Example: I don't think it's a good thing for children to be too <strong>pliant. </strong>

Trick: Aesa plan bnate hai ki sab Pliant ho jate hai.

9 Certitude (noun)

Certitude  - The state of being certain or confident:

The state of being certain or confident:

Hindi meaning: यक़ीन

Synonyms: Assuredness, Certainty, Cocksureness, Conviction, Doubtlessness, Surety

Antonyms: Doubt Suspicion Incredulity, Unbelief

Example: It is impossible to predict the outcome of the negotiations with any degree of <strong>certitude. </strong>

Trick: Certificate se certitude nhi aata aajkal.

10 Injunction (noun)

Injunction  - An order from a court, usually telling someone not to do something.

An order from a court, usually telling someone not to do something.

Hindi meaning: आदेश, निषेधाज्ञा

Synonyms: Order, Ruling, Direction, Directive, Command, Instruction Mandate, Exhortation

Antonyms: Appeal, Entreaty, Petition, Plea, Urging Proposal, Recommendation, Suggestion

Example: An <strong>injunction</strong> banned her from his home.

Trick: Junction pe railway ka injunction mano.

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