10 new English words for 17 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 Progeny (noun)

Progeny  - The young or offspring of a person, animal, or plant.

The young or offspring of a person, animal, or plant.

Hindi meaning: संतान, वंशज, बच्चे

Synonyms: Offspring, Posterity, Children, Young, Descendents

Antonyms: Parent, Ancestor, Forefather, Progenitor

Example: Because the billionaire bachelor did not have a <strong>progeny, </strong> his entire estate went to charity when he died.

Trick: In professor ke bhout sare Progeny hai.

2 Put a spin on (idiom)

Put a spin on  - To twist a report or story to one's advantage.

To twist a report or story to one's advantage.

Hindi meaning: हेरफेर करना, तोड़ना-मरोड़ना

Synonyms: Bend, Manipulate, Fudge, Warp, Misstate

Antonyms: Truth, Clear, Genuine

Example: The mayor tried to <strong>put a positive spin on</strong> the damaging polls.

Trick: Spin ki tarah baat ko Put a spin on mat kro.

3 Contentious (adjective)

Contentious  - Causing or likely to cause an argument.

Causing or likely to cause an argument.

Hindi meaning: विवादास्पद, विवादपूर्ण

Synonyms: Argumentative, Disputatious, Litigious, Controversial

Antonyms: Peaceful, Agreeable, Unquestionable

Example: The author wrote a <strong>contentious</strong> novel which caused a great deal of unrest

Trick: Content ko lekar Contentious hota hai.

4 Exodus (noun)

Exodus  - A mass departure of people.

A mass departure of people.

Hindi meaning: निर्गमन, निष्क्रमण

Synonyms: Exit, Emigration, Diaspora, Egress, Hegira

Antonyms: Arrival, Influx, Coming

Example: Tired of the hardships of farming, many families have made an<strong> exodus</strong> from the country to the city.

Trick: 110 logo ko Exodus hua.

5 Mosaic (noun)

Mosaic  - A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, glass, etc.

A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, glass, etc.

Hindi meaning: पच्चीकारी, कुट्टिभचित्र

Synonyms: Montage, Medley Picture, Pastiche, Tableau

Example: The little girl was fascinated by the colorful <strong>mosaic</strong> that comprised the church’s window.

Trick: Mossad secrets Mosaic se bi pta kar leti hai.

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6 Primitive (adjective)

Primitive  - Of or typical of an early stage of development; not advanced or complicated in structure:

Of or typical of an early stage of development; not advanced or complicated in structure:

Hindi meaning: आदिम, प्राचीन

Synonyms: Primeval, Primordial, Ancient, Rudimentary

Antonyms: Developed, Sophisticated, Modern, Advanced

Example: The farmers prefer to use a <strong>primitive</strong> watering method rather than a modern irrigation system.

Trick: Vocab 24 prime ab Primitive stage pe nhi hai.

7 Paradigm (noun)

Paradigm  - A model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something:

A model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something:

Hindi meaning: मिसाल, उदाहरण

Synonyms: Prototype, Epitome, Exemplar, Archetype

Example: Handsome, intelligent, and kind, Trent is the <strong>paradigm</strong> of the perfect man.

Trick: Paragon ki log Paradigm dete hai.

8 Wanderlust (noun)

Wanderlust  - A strong desire to travel.

A strong desire to travel.

Hindi meaning: भ्रमण-लालसा, सफ़र का अनुराग

Synonyms: Itchy Feet, Wayfaring, Wandering, Nomadic

Antonyms: Homesickness, Sedentary, Inactive

Example: Jack quit his job and left town to pursue his <strong>wanderlust</strong> and meet new people around the globe.

Trick: Wonder Wanderlust hi karte hai.

9 Xenophobia (noun)

Xenophobia  - Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.

Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.

Hindi meaning: विदेशी लोगों को न पसन्द करना

Synonyms: Racism, Chauvinism, Apartheid, Intolerance

Antonyms: Tolerance, Love, Approval

Example: Racism and <strong>xenophobia</strong> are steadily growing in Europe.

Trick: Phobia hai inse to Xenophobia hai.

10 Shroud (verb)

Shroud  - Cover or envelop so as to conceal from view.

Cover or envelop so as to conceal from view.

Hindi meaning: ढकना, छिपाना

Synonyms: Cover, Envelop, Veil, Cloak, Conceal, Hide, Disguise

Antonyms: Expose, Show, Unveil, Illumine

Example: Mountains were <strong>shrouded</strong> by clouds.

Trick: Rude character ko Shroud kro.

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