10 new English words for 1 May 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 Dissent (noun)

Dissent  - Strong difference of opinion; disagreement esp. about official decisions.

Strong difference of opinion; disagreement esp. about official decisions.

Hindi meaning: असहमति, मतभेद

Synonyms: Disagreement, Argument, Dispute, Demur Disapproval, Objection, Protest, Opposition, Defiance, Conflict, Friction, Strife

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Acceptance, Accord, Concord

Example: More than likely, my father will <strong>dissent </strong>with the idea I am old enough to set my own curfew.

Trick: Decent logo ke bich me dissent nhi hote.

2 Defalcate (verb)

Defalcate  - To steal or misuse funds entrusted to one's care.

To steal or misuse funds entrusted to one's care.

Hindi meaning: सौपे हुए धन को अपनाना, हड़प जाना

Synonyms: Embezzle; Defalcate; Misappropriate; Peculate; Malversate, Plunder, Swindle, Pilfer

Antonyms: Compensate, Give, Pay, Receive, Reimburse, Return

Example: Almost all officials in the country are corrupt although the amounts of money which they <strong>defalcate</strong> are various.

Trick: Bura fal milta hai defalcate ka.

3 Prerequisite (noun)

Prerequisite  - Something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen.

Something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen.

Hindi meaning: पहले से आवश्‍यक

Synonyms: Precondition, Condition, Essential, Requirement, Requisite, Necessity, Proviso

Antonyms: Unnecessary, Non-Essential, Optional, Dispensable, Needless

Example: Passing a written test is a <strong>prerequisite</strong> for taking the advanced course.

Trick: Is site ko Prerequisite mana jata hai.

4 Discourse (noun)

Discourse  - Written or spoken communication or debate.

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Hindi meaning: संवाद, बातचीत

Synonyms: Discussion, Conversation, Talk, Dialogue, Communication, Conference, Debate, Consultation

Example: He was hoping for some lively political <strong>discourse</strong> at the meeting

Trick: School course me discourse hona chahiye.

5 Sacrosanct (adjective)

Sacrosanct  - Treated as if holy / immune from criticism or violation.

Treated as if holy / immune from criticism or violation.

Hindi meaning: अतिपवित्र, अनुल्लंघनीय

Synonyms: Inviolable, Inviolate, Unimpeachable, Unchallengeable, Invulnerable, Untouchable, Inalienable

Antonyms: Blasphemous, Irreverent, Profane, Sacrilegious

Example: The teacher's book of grades is <strong>sacrosanct, </strong> and someone could be expelled for changing anything in it.

Trick: Secret things Sacrosanct hoti hai.

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6 Statutory (adjective)

Statutory  - Relating to rules or laws which have been formally written down.

Relating to rules or laws which have been formally written down.

Hindi meaning: वैधानिक, सांविधिक, क़ानूनी

Synonyms: Constitutional Lawful Legal Legislative Judicial Rightful

Antonyms: Illegal Illegitimate Illicit Unlawful, unconstitutional

Example: You have no <strong>statutory</strong> authority to order anybody to make a refund.

Trick: State ke laws Statutory hai.

7 Intimidate (verb)

Intimidate  - To frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something that you want them to do:

To frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something that you want them to do:

Hindi meaning: भयभीत करना, डराना

Synonyms: Frighten, Menace, Terrify, Scare, Terrorize, Cow, Subdue, Daunt

Antonyms: Cheer, Comfort, Console, Solace, Soothe, Encourage

Example: They were <strong>intimidated</strong> into accepting a pay cut by the threat of losing their jobs.

Trick: Is date pe ye movie aapko Intimidate kregi aesa kha tha ramu ji ne .

8 Cursory (adjective)

Cursory  - Something done quickly with little attention to detail.

Something done quickly with little attention to detail.

Hindi meaning: बेपरवाह होकर काम करना

Synonyms: Perfunctory, Desultory, Casual, Superficial, Token, Uninterested, Half-Hearted, Inattentive, Unthinking, Offhand, Routine

Antonyms: Thorough, Painstaking Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed

Example: He signed with only a <strong>cursory</strong> glance at the report.

Trick: Curse mil jahega agar Cursory hoke kam kroge to.

9 Manifesto (noun)

Manifesto  - A written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an organization, especially a political party:

A written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an organization, especially a political party:

Hindi meaning: घोषणापत्र

Synonyms: Declaration, Proclamation, Pronouncement, Announcement, Publication, Notification

Example: His <strong>manifesto</strong> includes a pledge to force all secondary school boards to consider the introduction of uniforms.

Trick: Money bi ek din include kar denge manifesto me.

10 Synergetic (adjective)

Synergetic  - Working together.

Working together.

Hindi meaning: साथ में काम करते हुए

Synonyms: Cooperative. Collaborative Coordinated Combined Symbiotic Collegial

Antonyms: Independent, Disunited, Uncooperative, Separate Disjoint

Example: The <strong>synergic</strong> relationship between the two firms has created a giant company that now controls the industry.

Trick: Energy ke sector me Synergetic kam huye.

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