10 new English words for 27 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 Perpetuate (verb)

Perpetuate  - Make (something) continue indefinitely.

Make (something) continue indefinitely.

Hindi meaning: बनाए रखना, जारी रखना

Synonyms: Preserve, Conserve, Sustain, Maintain, Prolong

Antonyms: Discontinue, Halt, Stop, Cease

Example: We must not <strong>perpetuate</strong> the religious divisions of the past.

Trick: Perpetual river Perpetuate chalti rehti hai.

2 Peddle (verb)

Peddle  - Try to sell (something, especially small goods) by going from place to place.

Try to sell (something, especially small goods) by going from place to place.

Hindi meaning: फेरी लगाकर सामान बेचना

Synonyms: Hawk, Vend, Sell, Trade, Monger

Antonyms: Buy, Purchase

Example: Kishore <strong>peddled</strong> vegetables out of the back of a pickup truck to earn a living.

Trick: Peddler Peddle karte hai.

3 Profiteer (verb)

Profiteer  - Make or seek to make an excessive or unfair profit, especially illegally.

Make or seek to make an excessive or unfair profit, especially illegally.

Hindi meaning: मुनाफ़ाखोरी करना/ मुनाफाखोर

Synonyms: Overcharge, Racketeer, Exploiter, Extortionist

Example: Seven food merchants were charged with <strong>profiteering. </strong>

Trick: Zyada profit profit karne wale Profiteer hote hai.

4 Indoctrination (noun)

Indoctrination  - The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.

The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.

Hindi meaning: दिमाग को भरने की स्थिति, यक़ीन दिलाना

Synonyms: Training, Education, Teaching, Brainwashing

Example: Some parents were critical of attempts to <strong>indoctrinate</strong> children in green ideology.

Trick: Set of doctrine se Indoctrination karte hai.

5 Menace (noun)

Menace  - Something that is likely to cause harm:

Something that is likely to cause harm:

Hindi meaning: ख़तरा, संकट

Synonyms: Threat, Peril, Risk, Danger

Antonyms: Safety, Protection, Security

Example: Drunk drivers are a <strong>menace</strong> to everyone.

Trick: Is men se bowler ko Menace hai.

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6 Perpetrate (verb)

Perpetrate  - Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).

Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).

Hindi meaning: पाप या दोष करना

Synonyms: Perform, Execute, Commit

Antonyms: Fail, Skimp, Slight, Slur

Example: During outdoor time, a group of prisoners may <strong>perpetrate</strong> an escape plan.

Trick: Aaj kal treat nhi dena bd pe Perpetrate maan liya jata hai

7 Aloof (adjective)

Aloof  - Removed or distant either physically or emotionally.

Removed or distant either physically or emotionally.

Hindi meaning: अलग-थलग रहने वाला, लोगों से कटा हुआ

Synonyms: Detached, Standoffish, Unsociable, Remote

Antonyms: Sociable, Amiable, Familiar, Friendly

Example: Because Harry was <strong>aloof, </strong> he did not have many friends.

Trick: Alag ho gya aloof ho gya.

8 Douse (verb)

Douse  - Pour a liquid over /extinguish (a fire or light).

Pour a liquid over /extinguish (a fire or light).

Hindi meaning: पानी डालकर बुझाना

Synonyms: Drench, Quench, Splash, Smother

Antonyms: Ignite, Inflame, Kindle

Example: Efforts to <strong>douse</strong> the flames were hampered by high winds.

Trick: Do use Douse when required.

9 Equanimity (adjective)

Equanimity  - Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.

Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.

Hindi meaning: समभाव, संतुलन

Synonyms: Composure, Imperturbability, Aplomb, Calmness

Antonyms: Anxiety, Frustration, Agitation

Example: His <strong>equanimity </strong> allowed him to keep a clear head and escape the burning building.

Trick: Equal feelings rakna matlab Equanimity rakna .

10 Alacrity (noun)

Alacrity  - Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Hindi meaning: तत्परता, उत्साह

Synonyms: Eagerness, Enthusiasm, Ardour, Fervour

Antonyms: Apathy, Sluggishness, Reluctance

Example: He invited us all to visit, and we agreed with <strong>alacrity. </strong>

Trick: Aesi city me aake sab Alacrity feel karte hai

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