10 new English words for 9 July 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 Redundant (adjective)

Redundant  - Not or no longer needed or useful.

Not or no longer needed or useful.

Hindi meaning: अनावश्यक, फ़ालतू

Synonyms: Unnecessary, Inessential, Needless, Dispensable, Disposable, Useless

Antonyms: Necessary, Essential, Needed, Indispensable

Example: I consider the celebrity’s ownership of thirty automobiles to be quite <strong>redundant. </strong>

Trick: Same 2 red dresses ho to ek Redundant hai

2 Sinecure (noun)

Sinecure  - A position that requires no work but still gives a payment.

A position that requires no work but still gives a payment.

Hindi meaning: ऐसा पद जिस में वेतन मिले परन्तु कुछ काम न करना पड़े, चैन की नौकरी

Synonyms: Cinch, Bludge, Doddle, Easy Job, Gravy Train

Antonyms: Labour, Challenge

Example: The elderly man’s position as vice-president is a<strong> sinecure</strong> that only exists as a tribute for his sixty years of company service.

Trick: Sin hai aaj ki duniya me Sinecure ke bare me sochna.

3 Sagacious (adjective)

Sagacious  - Having or showing understanding and the ability to make good judgments.

Having or showing understanding and the ability to make good judgments.

Hindi meaning: मेधावी, बुद्धिमान, समझदार

Synonyms: Wise, Perspicacious, Prudent, Astute, Shrewd

Antonyms: Obtuse, Stupid, Dull, Dumb, Foolish

Example: Because you are <strong>sagacious</strong> in Algebra, I will come to you with my math questions.

Trick: Ye saga hai ek Sagacious ki.

4 Despondent (adjective)

Despondent  - Unhappy and with no hope or enthusiasm:

Unhappy and with no hope or enthusiasm:

Hindi meaning: हताश, निराश, आशाहीन

Synonyms: Gloomy, Downcast, Despairing, Melancholic

Antonyms: Elated, Exultant, Ecstatic, Euphoric

Example: Whenever I feel <strong>despondent, </strong> I call my friends to make me smile.

Trick: Desperate hoke Despondent nhi hona chahiye

5 Credence (noun)

Credence  - The belief that something is true.

The belief that something is true.

Hindi meaning: विश्वसनीयता, साख

Synonyms: Faith, Reliance, Acceptance, Trust, Credibility

Antonyms: Doubt, Distrust, Disbelief, Suspicion

Example: As no one has been able to disprove the scientist’s theory, it has gained more <strong>credence</strong> over the years.

Trick: Credit card Credence logo ko milta hai.

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6 Superfluity (noun)

Superfluity  - An unnecessarily large amount of something.

An unnecessarily large amount of something.

Hindi meaning: फ़ालतू मात्रा, अधिकता

Synonyms: Surfeit, Plethora, Surplus, Glut

Antonyms: Deficiency, Deficit, Insufficiency, Dearth

Example: I have such a <strong>superfluity</strong> of time this weekend that I have no idea what I want to do.

Trick: Ye wala zyada fluid Superfluity hai.

7 Incumbent (noun)

Incumbent  - The person or group that currently has the title or position.

The person or group that currently has the title or position.

Hindi meaning: पदधारी, पदाधिकारी

Synonyms: Officeholder, Official, Occupant, Holder, Bearer

Antonyms: Noncurrent, Past, Future

Example: After twenty years in office, the <strong>incumbent</strong> politician is finally retiring from politics.

Trick: Inke in hote hi ye Incumbent ho gye.

8 Prejudice (noun)

Prejudice  - An unreasonable dislike of someone or something, or an unreasonable preference for one group over another.

An unreasonable dislike of someone or something, or an unreasonable preference for one group over another.

Hindi meaning: पक्षपात, पूर्वाग्रह

Synonyms: Bias, Preconception, Bigotry, Discrimination

Antonyms: Impartiality, Tolerance, Neutrality.

Example: The survey found that there is <strong>prejudice</strong> against working mothers.

Trick: Judice me Prejudice nhi karna chahiye.

9 Chaperon (noun)

Chaperon  - A person who accompanies and looks after another person or group of people.

A person who accompanies and looks after another person or group of people.

Hindi meaning: संरक्षक

Synonyms: Companion, Duenna, Escort, Carer, Protector, Bodyguard

Antonyms: Abandon, Neglect, Ignore, Desert

Example: Janet resented that she always had to <strong>chaperone</strong> her younger brother when they went on a family trip.

Trick: Chairperson Chaperon hote hai organisation ke

10 Pervasive (adjective)

Pervasive  - Present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place.

Present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place.

Hindi meaning: व्यापक, प्रसरणशील, फैलनेवाला

Synonyms: Ubiquitous, Omnipresent, Prevalent, Universal, Permeating

Antonyms: Limited, Localised, Uncommon, Narrow

Example: Internet and mobile phones have become <strong>pervasive</strong> in modern society.

Trick: Achi per capita income har jagah Pervasive honi chahiye.

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