10 new English words for 8 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 See eye to eye (idiom)

See eye to eye  - Be in full agreement.

Be in full agreement.

Hindi meaning: सहमत होना

Synonyms: Concur, Accord, Consent, Acquiesce, Covenant

Antonyms: Disagree, Dissent, Incongruence, Conflict, Discord

Example: Will labor and management ever<strong> see eye to eye</strong> on the new contract.

Trick: Har chiz see karke see eye to eye karna chahiye.

2 In the Crosshairs (idiom)

In the Crosshairs  - In a position to be criticized or attached.

In a position to be criticized or attached.

Hindi meaning: ऐसी स्थिति जिसमें लोग आलोचना करने के लिए उत्‍सुक है

Synonyms: Censurable, Blamable, Excoriating, Lambasting, Condemnable

Example: The actor has been <strong>in the crosshairs</strong> of politicians and public for his comments on religion derogatory.

Trick: Hairs bada liye to log In the Crosshairs karte hai.

3 Diffidence (noun)

Diffidence  - The quality or state of being unassertive or bashful.

The quality or state of being unassertive or bashful.

Hindi meaning: लज्‍जा, झिझक, विनय

Synonyms: Timorousness, Demureness, Bashfulness, Coyness, Timidity

Antonyms: Boldness, Demureness, Brashness, Unreserved, Courage

Example: Sher natural <strong>diffidence</strong> and spoke with great franknes me She overca

Trick: Different hone pe Diffidence nhi hona chaiye

4 Defiance (noun)

Defiance  - Behavior in which you refuse to obey someone or something.

Behavior in which you refuse to obey someone or something.

Hindi meaning: आज्ञा का उल्‍लंघन करना

Synonyms: Recalcitrance, Contumacy, Disobediencce, Rebelliousness

Antonyms: Compliance, Obedience, Tractability, Acquiescence.

Example: Running away was an act of <strong>defiance</strong> against his parents.

Trick: Fencing kar di to Defiance ho gye.

5 Chink (noun)

Chink  - A small narrow crack or opening.

A small narrow crack or opening.

Hindi meaning: दरार, लंबा छेद

Synonyms: Crevice, Fissure, Slit, Interstice, Perforation

Antonyms: Closing, Solid, Blockade, Closure

Example: I peered through a <strong>chink</strong> in the curtains and saw them all inside.

Trick: Sink me cink ho gya.

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6 Clout (noun)

Clout  - Power and influence over other people or events.

Power and influence over other people or events.

Hindi meaning: ताकत, प्रभाव

Synonyms: Dominance, Mastery, Power, Influence, Authority, Leverage

Antonyms: Impotency, Powerless, Weakness, Helplessness

Example: The small firms banded together so that they have more <strong>clout. </strong>

Trick: Loud bolne se clout nhi badti.

7 Sanction (noun)

Sanction  - Approval or permission, especially formal or legal.

Approval or permission, especially formal or legal.

Hindi meaning: मंजूरी देना स्‍वीकृति देना, अनुमोदित करना

Synonyms: Authorization, Endorsement, Warrant, Approval, Dispensation, Accreditation

Antonyms: Prohibition, Proscription, Interdiction, Denial, Revocation

Example: Because of the schools behavioral problems, the principal is unlikely to <strong>sanction</strong> a school dance this year.

Trick: Auction ke liye Sanction lena hota hai.

8 Divulge (verb)

Divulge  - To make some secret known.

To make some secret known.

Hindi meaning: रहस्‍य खोलना, भेद खोलना

Synonyms: Reveal, Expose, Disclose, Publish, Spill

Antonyms: Conceal, Enshroud, Veil, Loner, Hide

Example: The CEO refused to <strong>divulge</strong> how much she earned.

Trick: De villers ka divulge pta kro.

9 Put off (phrasal verb)

Put off  - To delay doing something.

To delay doing something.

Hindi meaning: टालना, स्‍थगित करना

Synonyms: Postpone, Defer, Suspend, Prorogue

Antonyms: Expedite, Facilitate, Forward, Advance

Example: Don’t worry, we can <strong>put off </strong>this meeting for tomorrow.

Trick: Off ho gya koi to plan put off kiya.

10 Avowal (noun)

Avowal  - An open statement of affirmation, frank acknowledgement.

An open statement of affirmation, frank acknowledgement.

Hindi meaning: प्रख्‍यापन, कथन, घोषणा

Synonyms: Assertion, Profession, Proclamation, Confession, Declaration

Antonyms: Denial, Disavowal, Repudiation Non Admission

Example: When the immigrant was granted citizenship, he made an <strong>avowal</strong> of loyalty to his new country.

Trick: Kejriwal Avowal karte hai.

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