10 new English words for 28 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 Pertain (verb)

Pertain  - Be appropriate, related, or applicable to

Be appropriate, related, or applicable to

Hindi meaning: संबद्ध होना

Synonyms: Appertain, Associate, Concern, Relate

Antonyms: Apocarpous, Separate, Disengage, Aloof

Example: All of the evidence and documents that <strong>pertain</strong> to the murder case were presented to the jury.

2 Repository (noun)

Repository  - A location for storage, often for safety or preservation.

A location for storage, often for safety or preservation.

Hindi meaning: कोष / भंडार गृह

Synonyms: Archive, Coffers, Vault, Storehouse

Example: The temple itself became the chief <strong>repository</strong> of records.

3 Fallible (adjective)

Fallible  - Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

Hindi meaning: अविश्वसनीय / दोषक्षम

Synonyms: Deceptive, Imperfect, Untrustworthy, Heedless

Antonyms: Perfect, Infallible, Definite, Reliable, Unerring

Example: The crime-solving techniques of a couple of decades ago were much more <strong>fallible</strong> than today’s methods.

4 Arbitrariness (noun)

Arbitrariness  - The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Hindi meaning: मनमानी / स्‍वेच्‍छाचारिता

Synonyms: Caprice, Illogicality, Vagrancy, Autocracy

Antonyms: Fair, Impartial, Reasonable, Ethical

Example: The law protects the people against the <strong>arbitrariness</strong> of those in office.

5 Antithetic (adjective)

Antithetic  - Directly opposed or contrasted; opposite

Directly opposed or contrasted; opposite

Hindi meaning: विरोधात्मक

Synonyms: Conflicting, Contrary, Adverse, Antagonistic

Antonyms: Harmonious, Same, Similar, Confirming, Reconcilable

Example: These two views are <strong>antithetic</strong> and no solution has been discovered.

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6 Interpretation (noun)

Interpretation  - An explanation or way of explaining.

An explanation or way of explaining.

Hindi meaning: व्याख्या / अर्थ

Synonyms: Analysis, Clarification, Explanation, Perception, Apprehension

Antonyms: Complication, Ignorance, Misconception

Example: My <strong>interpretation</strong> of the portrait is much different than the artist’s vision.

7 Discretion (noun)

Discretion  - The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information.

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information.

Hindi meaning: विवेकाधिकार / बुद्धिमानी

Synonyms: Prudence, Wisdom, Intelligence, Sapience

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Indiscretion, Heedlessness

Example: As you are not hosting the party, you should not feel free to invite guests at your <strong>discretion. </strong>

8 Exclusion (noun)

Exclusion  - The process of excluding or the state of being excluded

The process of excluding or the state of being excluded

Hindi meaning: बहिष्कार / अपवर्जन

Synonyms: Boycott, Elimination, Embargo, Omission, Segregation, Dismissal

Antonyms: Admittance, Inclusion, Permission, Sanction

Example: If you didn’t qualify for the track meet, your <strong>exclusion</strong> from the tournament meant that you cheered your fellow teammates from the sidelines.

9 Malice (noun)

Malice  - The desire to harm someone; ill will.

The desire to harm someone; ill will.

Hindi meaning: द्वेष / दुर्भावना

Synonyms: Hatred, Malevolence, Malignity, Resentment, Animosity

Antonyms: Friendliness, Amicability, Amicableness

Example: Actions done with <strong>malice</strong> have no good intention.

10 Distinction (noun)

Distinction  - A difference or contrast between similar things or people.

A difference or contrast between similar things or people.

Hindi meaning: भेद / विशिष्टता

Synonyms: Contrast, Difference, Discrepancy, Discrimination, Separation

Antonyms: Similarity, Accord, Uniformity, Likeness

Example: The only <strong>distinction</strong> between the two puppies was a small spot on the small one’s nose.

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