10 new English words for 16 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 Repository (noun)

Repository - A place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored

A place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored

Hindi meaning: कोष, भंडारघर

Synonyms: Depository, Storage, Storehouse, Warehouse

Example: His mind was a rich <strong>repository</strong> of the past.

Trick: Deposit karke Repository karte hai.

2 Dire (adjective)

Dire - Extremely serious or urgent, desperate

Extremely serious or urgent, desperate

Hindi meaning: अत्यंत, डरावना, भयानक

Synonyms: Terrible, Dreadful, Appalling, Atrocious, Grim

Antonyms: Auspicious, Benign, Bright, Encouraging

Example: Misuse of drugs can have <strong>dire </strong>consequences.

Trick: Dharo mat dire consitions se .

3 Dismal (adjective)

Dismal - Causing a mood of gloom or depression.

Causing a mood of gloom or depression.

Hindi meaning: शोकमय, निराशाजनक

Synonyms: Gloomy, Melancholy, Abject, Dejected, Dispirited

Antonyms: Ecstatic, Elated, Enraptured, Euphoric

Example: The team ended the school year with a <strong>dismal</strong> record of one win and eleven losses.

Trick: Dismiss hote hi Dismal hote hai sabi.

4 Surly (adjective)

Surly - Menacing or threatening in appearance ; given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability

Menacing or threatening in appearance ; given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability

Hindi meaning: कर्कश, चिड़चिड़ा

Synonyms: Glum, Sulky, Sullen, Cantankerous

Antonyms: Amiable, Amicable, Congenial

Example: The <strong>surly </strong>receptionist told us we'd have to wait outside in the rain.

Trick: Kuch sir to Surly hote the school me.

5 Intriguing (adjective)

Intriguing - Arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating

Arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating

Hindi meaning: लुभावना, पहेलीनुमा

Synonyms: Absorbing, Engrossing, Charming, Captivating

Antonyms: Boring, Monotonous, Tedious, Uninteresting

Example: It’s an <strong>intriguing </strong>story.

Trick: Going to hollywood feels Intriguing.

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6 Remnants (noun)

Remnants - A part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed.

A part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed.

Hindi meaning: अवशेष, बचा हुआ

Synonyms: Remains, Remainder, Leftovers, Leavings, Residue

Example: They Cleared Up The <strong>Remnants </strong>Of The Picnic.

Trick: Remaining parts Remnants hota hai.

7 Envoy (noun)

Envoy - A person delegated to represent one government in its dealings with another

A person delegated to represent one government in its dealings with another

Hindi meaning: दूत, प्रतिनिधि

Synonyms: Agent, Ambassador, Delegate, Emissary

Example: The president sent the secretary of state as a personal <strong>envoy</strong> to gain the support of the country's allies.

Trick: Voyage pe rahte hai Envoy.

8 Indulgence (noun)

Indulgence - Allow yourself to have or do something that you know you will enjoy; something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary

Allow yourself to have or do something that you know you will enjoy; something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary

Hindi meaning: अनुग्रह , आसक्ति, तुष्टि

Synonyms: Amenity, Comfort, Extra, Frill, Luxury, Superfluity

Antonyms: Basic, Essential, Fundamental, Necessity

Example: Good food is my only <strong>indulgence. </strong>

Trick: Dull rehne pe Indulgence feel nhi aata.

9 Reminiscent (adjective)

Reminiscent - Tending to remind one of something.

Tending to remind one of something.

Hindi meaning: याद ताजा, अतीत का स्मरण दिलानेवाला

Synonyms: Evocative, Suggestive, Remindful, Nostalgic

Antonyms: Forgetful, Oblivious

Example: The sights were <strong>reminiscent</strong> of my childhood

Trick: Remains dekkar Reminiscent aati hai.

10 Predilection (noun)

Predilection - A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favour of something.

A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favour of something.

Hindi meaning: पहले से पसंद, पूर्वाभिरुचि

Synonyms: Penchant, Predisposition, Proclivity, Propensity

Antonyms: Disinterestedness, Indifference, Insouciance, Nonchalance

Example: A young lad with a <strong>predilection</strong> for telling tall tales.

Trick: Election Predilection hoke nhi hone chahiye.

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