10 new English words for 13 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 Cardinal (adjective)

Cardinal  - Of greatest importance.

Of greatest importance.

Hindi meaning: प्रमुख, प्रधान, मौलिक

Synonyms: Fundamental, Central, Primary, Paramount, Key

Antonyms: Unimportant, Secondary, Insignificant, Ordinal

Example: As a sales man, your <strong>cardinal</strong> rule is to do everything you can to satisfy a customer.

Trick: Car racer ke liye car chlana cardinal hota hai.

2 Besmirch (verb)

Besmirch  - To damage someone’s reputation.

To damage someone’s reputation.

Hindi meaning: कीचड उछालना, मैला करना

Synonyms: Sully, Tarnish, Smear, Defame, Denigrate

Antonyms: Cleanse, Honour, Praise

Example: After being kicked out, Marcus did everything within his powers to <strong>besmirch</strong> the name of the establishment.

Trick: Mirchi uchal do par Besmirch mat kro kisi ko.

3 Extricate (verb)

Extricate  - To remove or set something free from difficulty.

To remove or set something free from difficulty.

Hindi meaning: छुड़ाना, मुक्त करना

Synonyms: Liberate, Release, Disentangle, Rescue, Free

Antonyms: Entangle, Embroil, Encumber

Example: It took hours to <strong>extricate</strong> the car from the sand.

Trick: Cat ko yha se Extricate kro.

4 Crook (noun)

Crook  - A person who is dishonest and criminal.

A person who is dishonest and criminal.

Hindi meaning: बदमाश, धूर्त

Synonyms: Criminal, Culprit, Malefactor, Miscreant

Antonyms: Lawman, Law Abiding, Gang Buster, Police

Example: Everybody knows the mayor is a <strong>crook</strong> who accepts bribe for favours.

Trick: Cook bi Crook hote hai

5 August (adjective)

August  - Inspiring awe and reverence; large and impressive.

Inspiring awe and reverence; large and impressive.

Hindi meaning: भव्य, गरिमापूर्ण

Synonyms: Grandiose, Majestic, Magnificent, Dignified, Imposing

Antonyms: Abject, Petty, Unimpressive, Humble

Example: We visited their <strong>august</strong> mansion and expansive ground.

Trick: August me hone wale August life jite hai.

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6 Exuberant (adjective)

Exuberant  - Full of energy, excitement and cheerfulness.

Full of energy, excitement and cheerfulness.

Hindi meaning: उत्साहित, उल्लासपूर्ण

Synonyms: Ebullient, Jubilant, Effervescent, Exultant

Antonyms: Depressed, Dull, Unenthusiastic, Unhappy

Example: The <strong>exuberant</strong> puppy would not stop running around the house.

Trick: Rent free kar diya to Exuberant ho gye.

7 Fugitive (noun)

Fugitive  - A person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding.

A person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding.

Hindi meaning: भगोड़ा, फरार

Synonyms: Escapee, Absconder, Deserter, Refugee

Antonyms: Captive, Confined, Hostage, Imprisoned

Example: Three men escaped from the prison and were being sought as <strong>fugitives</strong>.

Trick: Fight me ye Fugitive ho gye the.

8 Extrapolation (noun)

Extrapolation  - To guess or think about what might happen using information that is already known.

To guess or think about what might happen using information that is already known.

Hindi meaning: आकलन, अनुमान

Synonyms: Estimate, Forecast, Prognostication, Calculation

Example: We as economists tend to just predict the future by <strong>extrapolating</strong> from the past.

Trick: Extra info se Extrapolation hota hai.

9 Reluctant (adjective)

Reluctant  - Unwilling and hesitant.

Unwilling and hesitant.

Hindi meaning: अनिच्छुक

Synonyms: Loath, Averse, Disinclined, Resistant, Grudging

Antonyms: Eager, Willing, Ready, Enthusiastic, Inclined

Example: Today, many people are still<strong> reluctant</strong> to talk about politics.

Trick: Aese tent me rahne me kon reluctant hoga.

10 Culpability (noun)

Culpability  - Responsibility for a fault or wrong.

Responsibility for a fault or wrong.

Hindi meaning: दोषी, अभियोज्यता

Synonyms: Guilt, Blame, Accountability, Responsibility, Fault

Antonyms: Innocence, Blamelessness, Guiltlessness

Example: The judge found the man <strong>culpable</strong> for the crime and sentenced him to life imprisonment.

Trick: Kal hi crime karne wale ko culpable declare kiya court ne .

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