10 new English words for 31 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 Esoteric (adjective)

Esoteric  - Very unusual and understood or liked by only a small number of people, especially those with special knowledge:

Very unusual and understood or liked by only a small number of people, especially those with special knowledge:

Hindi meaning: जिसे कुछ ही लोग समझ पाएं, गुप्त

Synonyms: Abstruse, Arcane, Recondite, Inscrutable, Cryptic

Antonyms: Exoteric, Comprehensible, Perspicuous, Superficial, Shallow

Example: Metaphysics is such an <strong>esoteric</strong> subject that most people are content to leave it to the philosophers

Trick: Hmare ISRO ko sabka samajhna Esoteric hai.

2 Renowned (adjective)

Renowned  - Famous for something.

Famous for something.

Hindi meaning: प्रसिद्ध, मशहूर, प्रख्यात

Synonyms: Illustrious, Eminent, Notorious, Famed, Popular, Distinguished

Antonyms: Common, Anonymous, Nameless, Obscure

Example: Picasso was a well <strong>renowned</strong> artist.

Trick: Known person is Renowned person

3 Scrutiny (noun)

Scrutiny  - The careful and detailed examination of something:

The careful and detailed examination of something:

Hindi meaning: जांच, छान-बीन, सूक्ष्म परीक्षण

Synonyms: Perusal, Audit, Probe, Inquisition, Exploration, Inspection

Antonyms: Glimpse, Glance, Cursory Look, Peep, Scan

Example: ‘If you want to fly on an airplane, you should be prepared to deal with <strong>scrutiny</strong> from the airline personnel

Trick: Screw bi yha Scrutiny me lgaye jate hai.

4 Transcend (verb)

Transcend  - To go beyond or rise above a limit, or be greater than something ordinary:

To go beyond or rise above a limit, or be greater than something ordinary:

Hindi meaning: पार पाना, ऊंचा उठना

Synonyms: Eclipse, Surpass, Surmount, Prevail, Outclass, Overcome

Antonyms: Lose, Fall, Surrender, Fail

Example: A good education will allow you to <strong>transcend</strong> many socioeconomic barriers.

Trick: Trance music Transcend state me le jata hai.

5 Nimble (adjective)

Nimble  - Quick and exact either in movement or thoughts:

Quick and exact either in movement or thoughts:

Hindi meaning: फुर्तीला, तेज़, चतुर, कुशल

Synonyms: Agile, Quick, Spry, Lissom, Lithe, Dexterous

Antonyms: Lumbering, Clumsy, Sluggish, Awkward, Stupid

Example: Her <strong>nimble</strong> fingers make playing guitar look so easy.

Trick: Bal (force) hi nhi nimble bi hona chahiye

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6 Cornerstone (noun)

Cornerstone  - Something of great importance that everything else depends on:

Something of great importance that everything else depends on:

Hindi meaning: आधारशिला

Synonyms: Foundation, Fundament, Mainstay, Keystone, Basis, Core

Example: In most countries, the family unit is still the <strong>cornerstone</strong> of society

Trick: Yha ke stone pe sab Cornerstone hai.

7 Endowment (noun)

Endowment  - Gift of money that is made to an institution such as a school.

Gift of money that is made to an institution such as a school.

Hindi meaning: चंदा, दान

Synonyms: Donation, Grant, Charity, Alms, Benefaction, Funding

Example: In an effort to assist my son as he buys his first home, I provided him with a significant monetary <strong>endowment. </strong>

Trick: Dene ko Endowment kahte hai.

8 Synergy (noun)

Synergy  - The combining of different groups, processes, objects, or people to increase success.

The combining of different groups, processes, objects, or people to increase success.

Hindi meaning: तालमेल, मिलजुल कर

Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Symbiosis, Alliance, Union, Teamwork

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

Trick: Energy ke sector me Synergy bht ho rhi hai.

9 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: Promote, Encourage, Embolden, Advance

Antonyms: Discourage, Hinder, Inhibit, Suppress, Impede

Example: It is important to <strong>foster</strong> proper obedience in a dog early on.

Trick: Foster ko logo ne Foster diya .

10 Jeopardize (verb)

Jeopardize  - To put something in danger of loss harm or failure:

To put something in danger of loss harm or failure:

Hindi meaning: खतरे में डालना, हानि पहुँचाना

Synonyms: Imperil, Endanger, Menace, Threaten, Hazard

Antonyms: Protect, Safe Guard, Preserve, Shelter

Example: She knew that failing her exams could <strong>jeopardize</strong> her whole future.

Trick: Jio ke aane se sabki company Jeopardize ho gyi.

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