10 new English words for 10 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 Uncanny (adjective)

Uncanny   - Strange or mysterious; difficult or impossible to explain:

Strange or mysterious; difficult or impossible to explain:

Hindi meaning: अद्भुत, हैरतंगेज

Synonyms: Transcendent, Abnormal, Unearthly, Exceptional, Extraordinary

Antonyms: Ordinary, Normal, Unremarkable, Customary

Example: My best friend Angela has the <strong>uncanny</strong> ability to know my thoughts before I speak.

Trick: Inki granny Uncanny hai.

2 Retaliate (verb)

Retaliate  - Make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil.

Make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil.

Hindi meaning: हमले या नुकसान का जवाब देना, प्रतिकार करना

Synonyms: Retort, Avenge, Requite, Reciprocate

Antonyms: Sympathize, Pardon, Remit, Forgive

Example: He <strong>retaliated</strong> his neighbor's malicious destruction of his flower garden by cutting down the man's prize apple tree.

Trick: Ate kro par Retaliate kro.

3 Drop in (phrasal verb)

Drop in - To pay an unexpected or casual visit.

To pay an unexpected or casual visit.

Hindi meaning: मुलाक़त करना

Synonyms: Meet, Visit, Rendezvous, Tryst, Sojourn

Example: The prime minister will <strong>drop in</strong> at the disaster area.

Trick: Drop out se log Drop in nhi karte.

4 Clear the air (idiom)

Clear the air - To discuss a problem or difficult situation with someone in order to make it better.

To discuss a problem or difficult situation with someone in order to make it better.

Hindi meaning: मतभेदों को सुलझाना

Synonyms: Elucidate, Conciliation, Harmonize, Resolve

Example: We had a big argument, but I guess it helped <strong>clear the air</strong> between us.

Trick: Clear karna bato ko Clear the air karna.

5 Fester (verb)

Fester  - To become infected, rotten or become worse.

To become infected, rotten or become worse.

Hindi meaning: सड़ना

Synonyms: Suppurate, Rankle, Decay, Putrefy, Decompose

Antonyms: Flourish, Heal, Improve, Ameliorate

Example: Without treatment and rest, my sprained ankle has continued to<strong> fester</strong> and is now black and blue in color.

Trick: Log bht faster khate hai kyuki lgata hai khana Fester ho jahega.

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6 Queer (adjective)

Queer  - Strange; not usual.

Strange; not usual.

Hindi meaning: अजीब, विचित्र, असामान्य

Synonyms: Eccentric, Peculiar, Uncanny, Outlandish, Unconventional

Antonyms: Normal, Ordinary, Conventional, Regular

Example: Strangeville is a <strong>queer</strong> little town, filled with people who walk backwards and wear their clothing inside out

Trick: Kyu ye itne Queer hai.

7 Exile (noun)

Exile  - The condition of someone being sent or kept away from theirown country, village, etc., especially for political reasons:

The condition of someone being sent or kept away from theirown country, village, etc., especially for political reasons:

Hindi meaning: देश-निष्कासन, निर्वासन

Synonyms: Expatriation, Deportation, Banishment, Expulsion, Ostracism

Antonyms: Repatriate, Welcome, Return, Immigration

Example: The military leader was forced into<strong> exile</strong> and spent his final days on a small island.

Trick: Ex ke sath Exile me chle gye.

8 Scepticism (noun)

Scepticism  - Doubting that something is true or useful:

Doubting that something is true or useful:

Hindi meaning: संदेहवाद, अविश्‍वास, संशयात्मकता

Synonyms: Incredulity, Suspicion, Cynicism, Agnosticism

Antonyms: Conviction, Belief, Certainty, Trust

Example: The company's environmental claims have been treated with <strong>scepticism</strong> by conservationists.

Trick: Dur keep rako Scepticism ki baato ko.

9 Infiltration (noun)

Infiltration  - The act of  secretly becoming part of a group in order to get information or to influence the way that group thinks or behaves.

The act of secretly becoming part of a group in order to get information or to influence the way that group thinks or behaves.

Hindi meaning: घुसपैठ करना, छुपकर घुसना

Synonyms: Penetration, Percolation, Intrusion, Infringement, Permeation

Antonyms: Evacuation, Departure, Withdrawal

Example: The army fenced parts of the border in an effort to stop militant <strong>infiltration. </strong>

Trick: Filter karke bulao Infiltration mat hone do.

10 Cast a shadow (idiom)

Cast a shadow  - To fill a place with sadness, grief, dread, or any strong negative emotion.

To fill a place with sadness, grief, dread, or any strong negative emotion.

Hindi meaning: उदासी और निराशा भरना

Synonyms: Disappoint, Discourage, Demoralize, Disillusion

Antonyms: Optimistic, Hopeful, Positive, Cheerful

Example: The child's sudden death <strong>cast a</strong> dark <strong>shadow</strong> over the house.

Trick: Inki shadow me se bi Cast a shadow ho rha hai.

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