10 new English words for 1 June 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 Circumspect (adjective)

Circumspect  - Careful and unwilling to take risks.

Careful and unwilling to take risks.

Hindi meaning: सतर्क, चौकस, सावधान

Synonyms: Chary, Gingerly, Prudent, Discreet Cautious, Heedful, Scrupulous

Antonyms: Rash, Negligent, Imprudent, Impetuous Injudicious

Example: In this day and age you need to be <strong>circumspect</strong> about giving out too much personal information on the internet.

Trick: Circus me ye Circumspect hoke kam karte hai.

2 Attrition (noun)

Attrition  - The process of reducing something’s strength on effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

The process of reducing something’s strength on effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

Hindi meaning: लगातार हमला करके किसी की ताकत को धीरे – धीरे कम करना

Synonyms: Abrasion, Debilitation, Attenuation, Enfeebling

Antonyms: Buildup, Fortification, Reinforce, Enhancing

Example: Terrorist groups and the government have been engaged in a costly war of <strong>attrition</strong> since 2008.

Trick: Hum tree kam karke kud ki hi Attrition karte the.

3 Parley (noun)

Parley  - A discussion between two groups of people, especially to end an argument.

A discussion between two groups of people, especially to end an argument.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत, समझौता वार्तालाप

Synonyms: Conference, Colloquy, Debate, Negotiation, Symposium, Deliberation

Example: After our <strong>parley, </strong> my former best friend and I decided to stop making unkind remarks about each other.

Trick: Thadi pe Parley G Khao aur parley kro.

4 Rife (adjective)

Rife  - Very common and wide spread/ in a great quantity.

Very common and wide spread/ in a great quantity.

Hindi meaning: ज्‍यादा, प्रचलित, फैला हुआ

Synonyms: Prevalent, Ubiquitous, Pervasive, Extensive Pandemic, Abundant

Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Scarce, Confined, Finite

Example: The beach is <strong>rife</strong> with young people during the summer months.

Trick: Knife yha pe rife hai.

5 Proxy (noun)

Proxy  - Authority given to a person to act for someone else.

Authority given to a person to act for someone else.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिनिधि

Synonyms: Representative, Surrogate, Substitute, Deputy, Emissary, Envoy

Example: When my husband and I are out of the country, my sister is the <strong>proxy </strong>who signs legal documents for our children.

Trick: Prem me proxy lga dete hai.

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6 Sporadic (adjective)

Sporadic  - Occurring at irregular internals.

Occurring at irregular internals.

Hindi meaning: छितराया हुआ, कहीं-कहीं

Synonyms: Occasional, Spasmodic, Intermittent, Erratic, Scattered

Antonyms: Frequent, Periodic, Regular, Continuous, Constant

Example: In the mountains, internet service is <strong>sporadic</strong> so you will not be able to download videos.

Trick: Ab to rides Sporadic ho gyi hai,

7 In the dock (idiom)

In the dock  - On trial in court, especially for criminal case.

On trial in court, especially for criminal case.

Hindi meaning: अदालती परिक्षण पर

Synonyms: Prosecute, Sue, Indict, Arraign

Example: John found himself <strong>in the dock</strong> after his wife caught him having an affair with another woman.

Trick: Dockyard pe murder kiya to In the dock hua

8 Upset the applecart (idiom)

Upset the applecart  - To ruin or interfere with one’s plans or goals.

To ruin or interfere with one’s plans or goals.

Hindi meaning: किसी को योजना में हस्‍तेक्षप करना

Synonyms: Frustrate, Spoil, Thwart, Intercept, Impede

Antonyms: Help, Facilitate, Assist, Aid, Encourage

Example: He was making a fantastic profit until a competitor <strong>upset the applecart</strong> by cutting prices.

Trick: Upset kar diya Upset the applecart karke.

9 Maverick (noun)

Maverick  - A person who thinks and acts independently and differently from others.

A person who thinks and acts independently and differently from others.

Hindi meaning: आवारा व्‍यक्ति जो दूसरों से स्‍वतंत्र रूप से सोचता तथा कार्य करता है

Synonyms: Non Conformist, Bohemian, Eccentric Unorthodox, Dissident

Antonyms: Convention, Follower, Conformist Conservative

Example: A <strong>maverick, </strong> and an individual, he is running on instinct, fuelled by experience and making the right decisions.

Trick: Rick Maverick hai.

10 Tentative (adjective)

Tentative  - Not certain or fixed.

Not certain or fixed.

Hindi meaning: जो निश्चित या तय ना हो

Synonyms: Provisional, Uncertain, Hesitant, Unsure, Conditional, Doubtful

Antonyms: Unconditional, Certain, Final, Absolute, Confident

Example: Due to the storm, the plane’s arrival time is <strong>tentative. </strong>

Trick: Exam ki 10 date tentative hai abi bi .

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