10 new English words for 15 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 Impoverished (adjective)

Impoverished  - Extremely poor:

Extremely poor:

Hindi meaning: गरीब, दरिद्र, कंगाल

Synonyms: Indigent, Destitute, Impecunious, Penurious, Needy

Antonyms: Affluent, Prosperous, Opulent, Sumptuous, Palatial

Example: Dharawi is one of the most <strong>impoverished</strong> suburbs of Mumbai.

Trick: Poverty me rahna impoverished

2 Dotard (noun)

Dotard  - An old person, especially one who has become weak or senile.

An old person, especially one who has become weak or senile.

Hindi meaning: बूढ़ा, अति वृद्ध मनुष्य

Synonyms: Senile, Decrepit, Feeble, Senectitude, Infirmity

Antonyms: Youthful, Strong, Robust, Vigorous, Sturdy

Example: He was no drivelling <strong>dotard, </strong> but a smart, upright, handsome old man.

Trick: Dot nhi dik rha matlab ab Dotard ho gye.

3 Deterrent (noun)

Deterrent - A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

Hindi meaning: निवारक, हतोत्साह करनेवाला

Synonyms: Impediment, Restraint, Curb, Stop, Disincentive

Antonyms: Catalyst, Goad, Impetus, Incentive, Spur, Stimulant

Example: The homeowner put up a fence around his garden as a <strong>deterrent</strong> for animals.

Trick: Rent nhi dene pe landlord Deterrent karte hai.

4 Bonhomie (noun)

Bonhomie - Cheerful friendliness.

Cheerful friendliness.

Hindi meaning: खुशमिज़ाजी, अच्छा स्वभाव

Synonyms: Affability, Geniality, Cordiality, Amiability, Jollity

Antonyms: Boorishness, Discourtesy, Impoliteness, Incivility, Rudeness, Ungraciousness

Example: The group leader wanted to facilitate <strong>bonhomie</strong> among the new members.

Trick: Home me rahe to Bonhomie ban kar rhe.

5 Disarmament (noun)

Disarmament  - The reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons.

The reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons.

Hindi meaning: निः शस्त्रीकरण

Synonyms: Demilitarisation, Decommisioning, Arms Reduction, Demobilisation

Antonyms: Armament, Militarization, Mechanization, Mobilization

Example: The ambassador spoke at length about the possible unilateral <strong>disarmament</strong> of his country.

Trick: Disarmament karne ke liye arms dur karne hote hai.

Unlock all 10 words for 15 June 2018

The first 5 words are free. Prime opens every word, every day — with tricks, quizzes and the full editorial vocabulary.

Get Prime Open in the Vocab24 app

6 Reinstate (verb)

Reinstate  - Restore (someone or something) to their former position or state.

Restore (someone or something) to their former position or state.

Hindi meaning: पुनः स्थापित करना

Synonyms: Restore, Rehabilitate, Revive, Reintroduce

Antonyms: Revokje, Abolish, Repeal, Let Go

Example: After his name was cleared, he was <strong>reinstated</strong> as committee chairperson.

Trick: Restore karna Reinstate karna ek hi baat hai.

7 Annul (verb)

Annul  - To officially announce that something such as a law, agreement, or marriage no longer exists:

To officially announce that something such as a law, agreement, or marriage no longer exists:

Hindi meaning: अन्त करना, निष्फल करना

Synonyms: Nullify, Invalidate, Void, Rescind, Abrogate

Antonyms: Validate, Establish, Enact, Ratify, Restore

Example: His second marriage was <strong>annulled</strong> because he never divorced his first wife.

Trick: Inke in hone se sab Annul ho rha hai

8 Legitimacy (noun)

Legitimacy - Conformity to the law or to rules.

Conformity to the law or to rules.

Hindi meaning: वैधता, सच्चाई

Synonyms: Legality, Lawfulness, Authencity, Validity, Rightfulness

Antonyms: Illegality, Wrongfulness, Criminality, Sinfulness, Unjustness

Example: Terry doubted the <strong>legitimacy</strong> of his husband’s excuses since he lied to her in the past.

Trick: Legal kam karne se legitimacy bni rahti hai.

9 Prerequisite (noun)

Prerequisite  - Something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen:

Something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen:

Hindi meaning: पहले से आवश्यक, जरूरी, पूर्वापेक्षा

Synonyms: Requirement, Precondition, Essential, Necessary, Must

Antonyms: Optional, Inessential, Extra, Unnecessary

Example: A positive attitude is a <strong>prerequisite</strong> for a happy life.

Trick: Pre ki preparation karna Prerequisite hai .

10 Reverberate (verb)

Reverberate  - (Of sound) to continue to be heard; to echo repeatedly:

(Of sound) to continue to be heard; to echo repeatedly:

Hindi meaning: गूंजना, प्रतिध्वनि करना

Synonyms: Echo, Resound, Reflect, Rebound, Resonate, Recoil

Antonyms: Quieten, Deaden, Dampen, Silenced

Example: The loud music <strong>reverberated</strong> off the walls

Trick: High rate pe sound yha Reverberate karta hai.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

* Your mail address will be fully secure . We don’t share!