10 new English words for 13 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 Conciliatory (adjective)

Conciliatory  - Intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility.

Intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility.

Hindi meaning: समझौताकारी, मिलाप करनेवाला

Synonyms: Propitiatory, Placatory, Mollifying, Irenic, Appeasing

Antonyms: Antagonizing, Antipathetic, Hostile, Inhospitable, Inimical, Unfriendly

Example: The United Nations has a <strong>conciliatory</strong> role in handling disputes between countries.

Trick: Cancel nhi ki Conciliatory kar li.

2 Rhetoric (noun)

Rhetoric  - Speech or writing intended to be effective and influence people:

Speech or writing intended to be effective and influence people:

Hindi meaning: भाषण कला

Synonyms: Oratory, Eloquence, Grandiloquence, Fustian, Verbosity

Antonyms: Conciseness, Inarticulateness, Silence, Quiet

Example: I was swayed by her <strong>rhetoric</strong> into donating all my savings to the charity.

Trick: Ek ek heater denge ye baat rhetoric hai.

3 Play Down (idiom)

Play Down - To make something seem less important or remarkable.

To make something seem less important or remarkable.

Hindi meaning: किसी का महत्त्व कम करना

Synonyms: Belittle, Underrate, Underplay, De- Emphasize, Underestimate

Antonyms: Glorify, Extol, Exalt, Laud, Praise

Example: The pharmaceutical company tried to <strong>play down</strong> the harmfulside effects of its new medication.

Trick: Aesa play kheloge to Play Down ho jaoge.

4 Dismount (verb)

Dismount  - To alight from an elevated position (as on a horse):

To alight from an elevated position (as on a horse):

Hindi meaning: उतरना या उतारना

Synonyms: Disembark, Descend, Alight, Get-Off, Disassemble

Antonyms: Climb, Embark, Mount, Ascend, Assemble, Construct

Example: The coachman <strong>dismounted</strong> from his seat in order to assist the weary travelers.

Trick: Mount Everest se Dismount hona aur bi mushkil hai.

5 Parley (noun)

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

A discussion between two groups of people, especially one that is intended to end an argument.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत, संवाद, परस्पर वार्तालाप

Synonyms: Negotiation, Summit, Dialogue, Consultation, Colloquy

Example: After some serious <strong>parley, </strong> both sides agreed to settle their differences.

Trick: Thadi per chai ke sath parleyG kahake parley karte hai.

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6 Fraught (adjective)

Fraught  - Full of unpleasant things such as problems or dangers.

Full of unpleasant things such as problems or dangers.

Hindi meaning: दिक्कतों से भरा हुआ, लदा हुआ

Synonyms: Laden, Abound, Loaded, Profuse, Bo

Antonyms: Empty, Void, Vacuous, Barren

Example: From beginning to end, the airlift was <strong>fraught</strong> with risks.

Trick: Fight karne se Fraught hi badti hai.

7 Hawkish (adjective)

Hawkish  - Advocating an aggressive or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs.

Advocating an aggressive or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs.

Hindi meaning: जंगी, जुझारू, लड़ाकू

Synonyms: Belligerent, Combative, Pugnacious, Hostile, Warlike

Antonyms: Amicable, Dovish, Pacifistic, Genial

Example: The president is<strong> hawkish</strong> on foreign policy

Trick: Kash humare log bi Hawkish hote .

8 Rationale (noun)

Rationale  - A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief.

A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief.

Hindi meaning: तर्क, तर्काधार

Synonyms: Reason, Justification, Logic, Sense

Antonyms: Nonsensicalness, Unreasonableness, Senselessness, Illogic

Example: The judge asked the young man to explain his <strong>rationale</strong> for stealing a police car.

Trick: Ration nhi dene pe Rationale dena padta hai.

9 Bogey (noun)

Bogey  - Something feared, esp. when the fear is not based on reason:

Something feared, esp. when the fear is not based on reason:

Hindi meaning: जो डर का कारन है

Synonyms: Apparition, Ghost, Spook, Spirit, Phantom

Example: Too many economists are scared by the <strong>bogey</strong> of inflation, he says.

Trick: Bogey man se bogey hote the.

10 Bombardment (noun)

Bombardment  - A continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other missiles.

A continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other missiles.

Hindi meaning: बमबारी, गोलंदाज़ी

Synonyms: Barrage, Bombing, Cannonade, Fusillade, Salvo

Antonyms: Defence, Shield, Guard

Example: The troops <strong>bombarded</strong> the city, killing and injuring hundreds.

Trick: Bomb se Bombardment karte hai.

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