10 new English words for 30 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 Discord (noun)

Discord  - The state of not agreeing or sharing opinions:

The state of not agreeing or sharing opinions:

Hindi meaning: असहमति, मतभेद

Synonyms: Strife, Conflict, Friction, Hostility; Disagreement, Dispute, Contention, Vendetta

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony

Example: A note of <strong>discord</strong> has crept into relations between the two countries.

Trick: Court me ball giri ya nhi is baat pe discord hua.

2 Evoke (verb)

Evoke  - To make someone remember something or feel an emotion: (मन में जगाना, (याद) ताजा कर देना)

To make someone remember something or feel an emotion: (मन में जगाना, (याद) ताजा कर देना)

Synonyms: Summon, Invoke, Elicit, Induce, Kindle, Stimulate, Awaken, Arouse

Antonyms: Calm, Deaden, Repress, Stop Halt, Suppress, Stifle

Example: The smell of chalk always <strong>evokes</strong> memories of my school days.

Trick: Coke ke liye ladai hume bachpan ki evoke dilati hai.

3 Facets (noun)

Facets  - One part of a subject, situation, etc. that has many parts:

One part of a subject, situation, etc. that has many parts:

Hindi meaning: पहलू, पक्ष

Synonyms: Aspect, Feature, Side, Dimension, Particular, Characteristic, Detail, Point, Ingredient, Strand, Factor

Example: There are so many<strong> facets </strong>to Benjamin Franklin: statesman, scientist, inventor, American original.

Trick: Dono face apn apna facets sunate hai.

4 Trenchant (adjective)

Trenchant  - Vigorous or incisive in expression or style.

Vigorous or incisive in expression or style.

Hindi meaning: तीव्र, कटु

Synonyms: Vigorous, Effective, Energetic, Incisive, Penetrating, Sharp, Keen, Insightful, Acute

Antonyms: Woolly, Vague, Frivolous, Impotent, Weak, Gentle

Example: Sometimes your tone of voice is so <strong>trenchant</strong> that you come across as being a mean person.

Trick: Inki chanting tenchant hai.

5 Foster (verb)

Foster  - To encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings:

To encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings:

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहन देना

Synonyms: Encourage, Promote, Further, Stimulate, Advance, Forward, Cultivate, Nurture

Antonyms: Neglect, Suppress, Destroy, Discourage, Hinder, Inhibit

Example: I'm trying to <strong>foster</strong> an interest in classical music in my children.

Trick: Foster ke idea ko logo ne bht foster kiya.

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6 Tailspin (noun)

Tailspin  - A situation in which something starts to fail or lose value and gets more and more out of control:

A situation in which something starts to fail or lose value and gets more and more out of control:

Hindi meaning: बेकाबू होना, अनियंत्रित होना

Synonyms: Fail, Fiasco, Debacle, Collapse, Breakdown, Malfunction

Antonyms: Aplomb, Calmness, Composure, Coolness, Imperturbability, Placidity

Example: Share prices went into a <strong>tailspin</strong> when the CEO resigned.

Trick: Sesi spin dekh kar sab tailspin ho gye.

7 Encroachment (noun)

Encroachment  - Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.

Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.

Hindi meaning: अतिक्रमण करना, दख़लंदाज़ी

Synonyms: Intrusion, Invasion, Usurpation, Infiltration, Incursion

Antonyms: Desist, Withdraw Evacuate

Example: The new censorship laws are serious <strong>encroachments</strong> on freedom of expression.

Trick: End kro Encroachment ko.

8 Brandish (verb)

Brandish  - To wave something in the air in a threatening or excited way:

To wave something in the air in a threatening or excited way:

Hindi meaning: हथियार को लहराना या उससे धमकाना

Synonyms: Flourish, Wave, Shake, Wield, Raise, Display

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Cover

Example: He appeared in the lounge <strong>brandishing</strong> a knife

Trick: Brain kam hai isliye weapons brandish karte hai.

9 Resuscitate (verb)

Resuscitate  - To revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness.

To revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness.

Hindi meaning: पुनर्जीवित होना

Synonyms: Reanimate, Recharge, Regenerate, Rejuvenate, Rekindle, Resurrect, Revitalize, Revive, Rewake

Antonyms: Extinguish, Kill, Quench, Suppress

Example: She hopes to <strong>resuscitate</strong> the currently defunct charity organization

Trick: Resources ko Resuscitate kro.

10 Doggedly (adverb)

Doggedly  - In a very determined way to do something, even if it is very difficult:

In a very determined way to do something, even if it is very difficult:

Hindi meaning: दृढ़निश्चय से

Synonyms: Arduously, Assiduously, Determinedly, Mightily, Purposefully, Resolutely, Sedulously, Slavishly, Strenuously

Antonyms: Lazily, Hesitantly, Irresolutely, Uncertainly, Discouragedly

Example: Her ambition and <strong>dogged </strong>determination ensured that she rose to the top of her profession.

Trick: Dodge kro problems ko aur doggedly bano.

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