10 new English words for 18 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 Moan (verb)

Moan  - To make a long, low sound because of pain or suffering, or to say something in a complaining way:

To make a long, low sound because of pain or suffering, or to say something in a complaining way:

Hindi meaning: कराहना, विलाप करना

Synonyms: Groan, Wail, Grumble, Lament, Gripe

Antonyms: Gloat, Rejoice, Chortle, Exultation

Example: The injured player continued to <strong>moan</strong> as he gripped his hurt leg.

Trick: Morning me bache Moan karte hai.

2 Demise (noun)

Demise  - End or death of something or someone.

End or death of something or someone.

Hindi meaning: अंत, देहांत, निधन

Synonyms: Expiration, Dissolution, Quietus, Cessation, Succumb

Antonyms: Birth, Commencement, Inception, Genesis, Nativity

Example: Online newspapers are causing the <strong>demise</strong> of the traditional newspaper.

Trick: My ke pados me Demise ho gye ek uncle.

3 Emanate (verb)

Emanate  - To come out from a source.

To come out from a source.

Hindi meaning: उत्पन्न होना, निर्गत होना, निकलना

Synonyms: Exude, Gush, Radiate, Emerge, Arise, Spew

Antonyms: Conceal, Hold, Withdraw, Absorb

Example: If you rub the magical lamp, a genie will <strong>emanate</strong> from the bottle.

Trick: NET exam Emanate ho gya.

4 Foray (noun)

Foray  - A short involvement in an activity, an area, or a market that is different from a person or company's usual one/ a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory.

A short involvement in an activity, an area, or a market that is different from a person or company's usual one/ a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory.

Hindi meaning: संक्षिप्त प्रयास, धावा, आक्रमण

Synonyms: Maraud, Sortie, Sally, Raid, Pillage

Antonyms: Defence, Retreat

Example: Before their <strong>foray</strong> into enemy territory, a scouting party was sent to observe the guard stations

Trick: Forest me ye Foray karte hai.

5 Venture (noun)

Venture  - A new activity, usually in business, that involves risk or uncertainty:

A new activity, usually in business, that involves risk or uncertainty:

Hindi meaning: जोखिम का काम, व्यापार

Synonyms: Gamble, Hazard, Speculation, Jeopardize, Undertaking

Antonyms: Assurance, Certainty, Surety

Example: Even though Justin considers himself to be very smart financially, he lost over a million dollars when his last <strong>venture</strong> failed.

Trick: Aesi van chlana Venture hai.

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6 Cartel (noun)

Cartel  - A group of similar independent companies or countries who join together to control prices and limit competition.

A group of similar independent companies or countries who join together to control prices and limit competition.

Hindi meaning: उत्पादक संघ

Synonyms: Syndicate, Conglomerate, Consortium, Partnership, Union, Association

Example: A journalist managed to infiltrate the powerful drug <strong>cartel. </strong>

Trick: Car ke case me Cartel nhi hai.

7 Invariably (adverb)

Invariably  - In every case or on every occasion; always.

In every case or on every occasion; always.

Hindi meaning: हर स्थिति में, सदा

Synonyms: Perpetually, Consistently, Forever, Constantly, Always, Unfailingly

Antonyms: Intermittently, Periodically, Sporadically, Seldom, Unusually, Never

Example: Ever since Mr. Simpson became CEO, new hires are <strong>invariably</strong> young white males.

Trick: various condition me bi Invariably learning chalti rahni chahiye.

8 Pervasive (adjective)

Pervasive  - Existing in or spreading through every part of something.

Existing in or spreading through every part of something.

Hindi meaning: फैलनेवाला, प्रसरणशील

Synonyms: Prevalent, Ubiquitous, Widespread, Universal, Rife, Omnipresent

Antonyms: Localised, Limited, Parochial, Rare

Example: In many cities, police corruption is a <strong>pervasive</strong> issue that touches all communities.

Trick: parvez ne terrorism Pervasive kiya.

9 Perishable (adjective)

Perishable  - Liable to spoil or decay.

Liable to spoil or decay.

Hindi meaning: नष्ट होनेवाला, खराब होने वाला

Synonyms: Decomposable, Biodegradable, Mortal, Ephemeral, Transient

Antonyms: Perdurable, Imputrescible, Indestructible, Imperishable

Example: Butter is <strong>perishable</strong> and can go rancid

Trick: pollution Paris ko Perishable kar dega.

10 Grasp (verb)

Grasp  - Seize and hold firmly or to understand something.

Seize and hold firmly or to understand something.

Hindi meaning: कोई जिसके सुझावों को नजरअंदाज कर दिया जाता है

Synonyms: Grip, Clasp, Clutch, Apprehend, Comprehend, Assimilate

Antonyms: Release, Misunderstand, Relinquish

Example: Fully <strong>grasping</strong> a concept involves understanding its relationships to other concepts.

Trick: great logo ke suggestion ko Grasp nhi karna chahiye.

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