10 new English words for 9 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 Ramification (noun)

Ramification  - The possible result of a decision or action:

The possible result of a decision or action:

Hindi meaning: जटिल परिणाम

Synonyms: Consequence, Result, Aftermath, Outcome, Effect, Upshot, Issue, Sequel

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Antecedent, Inception

Example: Have you considered all the <strong>ramifications</strong> of changing careers at this stage of your life?

Trick: Ram ji vacation pe jahenge to acha ramification hoga.

2 Incumbent (noun)

Incumbent  - Person who is holding an official post at a particular time.

Person who is holding an official post at a particular time.

Hindi meaning: पद धारी, पदस्थ व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Holder, Bearer, Occupant; Office-bearer, Officer, Functionary, Official, Current, Existing, Present, In office, In power, Reigning

Example: Senator Smith, the <strong>incumbent, </strong> faces a tough fight for re-election next year.

Trick: Office me ye in huye aur incumbent ban gye.

3 Resurrect (verb)

Resurrect  - Restore (a dead person) to life.

Restore (a dead person) to life.

Hindi meaning: मरे हुए को जीवित करना

Synonyms: Revive, Restore, Regenerate, Revitalize, Reinvigorate, Renew, Resuscitate, Awaken, Rejuvenate

Antonyms: Kill, Ruin, Destroy, Extinguish, Quench, Suppress

Example: Almost all Christians believe that Jesus was <strong>resurrected </strong>from the dead.

Trick: Surgical strike ke baad desh fir Resurrect ho gya.

4 Edifice (noun)

Edifice  - A system that has been established for a long time/ an impressive building.

A system that has been established for a long time/ an impressive building.

Hindi meaning: संस्थान, प्रभावशाली इमारत

Synonyms: Development, Premises, Establishment, Building, Structure, Construction, Erection, Pile, Complex, Assembly

Example: It looks as if the whole political <strong>edifice</strong> of the country is about to collapse.

Trick: Ye hmare college ki admin block ki edifice hai .

5 Go all out (idiom)

Go all out  - To put all your energy or enthusiasm into what you are doing:

To put all your energy or enthusiasm into what you are doing:

Hindi meaning: पूरे जोश के साथ प्रयत्न करना

Synonyms: Try, Strive, Struggle, Strain, Attempt, Endeavour, Work, Exert, Complete, Determined, Exhaustive

Antonyms: Careless, Cursory, Half-Hearted, Negligent, Off-Hand, Perfunctory, Unenthusiastic

Example: You'll begoing against a state champion in the next match, so you'll have to <strong>go all out</strong> if you want to beat her!

Trick: All out kiya Go all out karke.

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6 Stalwart (noun, adjective)

Stalwart  - A loyal, reliable, and hard-working supporter of or participant in an organization or team.

A loyal, reliable, and hard-working supporter of or participant in an organization or team.

Hindi meaning: पक्का समर्थक, निष्टावान

Synonyms: Staunch, Loyal, Faithful, Committed, Devoted, Dedicated, Dependable, Reliable, Steady, Constant, Trusty

Antonyms: Disloyal, Unfaithful, Unreliable

Example: Let me introduce Bob, one of the club's <strong>stalwarts</strong>.

Trick: Still be log inhe Stalwart karte hai.

7 Inadvertently (adverb)

Inadvertently  - Without knowledge or intention.

Without knowledge or intention.

Hindi meaning: अनजाने में किया गया

Synonyms: Unknowingly, Unwittingly, Unintentionally, Accidentally, Unpremeditated, Unplanned

Antonyms: Advertently, Heedfully, Mindfully Knowingly, Wittingly

Example: All authors need to be wary of <strong>inadvertent</strong> copying of other people's ideas.

Trick: Add world me kuch bi Inadvertently nhi hota hai.

8 Paltry (adjective)

Paltry  - Very small or meagre.

Very small or meagre.

Hindi meaning: तुच्छ

Synonyms: Trifling, Insignificant, Negligible, Inadequate, Insufficient, Scanty, Derisory, Miserable, Puny, Trivial, Niggardly, Beggarly

Antonyms: Considerable, Substantial, Important, Significant, Valuable

Example: The company offered Michael a <strong>paltry</strong> sum, which he refused.

Trick: Is poultry farm ke Paltry chicken hai.

9 Debilitate (verb)

Debilitate  - To make someone or something physically weak:

To make someone or something physically weak:

Hindi meaning: दुर्बल करना

Synonyms: Enfeebling, Enervating, Wearing, Exhausting, Tiring, Incapacitate

Antonyms: Restorative Strengthen, Invigorate Rejuvenate, Vitalize

Example: Cancer can quickly <strong>debilitate</strong> an otherwise healthy person

Trick: Purani movie me devil ate karke Debilitate karte the.

10 Poised (adjective)

Poised  - Showing very calm and controlled behaviour:

Showing very calm and controlled behaviour:

Hindi meaning: शांत चित्त, संयमी

Synonyms: Cool-headed, Calm, Impassive, Nonchalant, Confident, Self-confident, Dignified, Equable, Imperturbable

Antonyms: Discomposed, Excited, Flustered, Ruffled, Agitated, Annoyed, Irritated

Example: Despite the chaos around her, the flight attendant remained <strong>poised</strong> and calm as she directed the passengers through the emergency exits.

Trick: Poison lene ke baad Poised ho jahoge.

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