10 new English words for 6 August 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 Tantalising (adjective)

Tantalising  - Causing excitement, interest, and desire:

Causing excitement, interest, and desire:

Hindi meaning: चाह जगाने वाला, ललचाने वाला

Synonyms: Tempting, Alluring, Enticing, Fascinating

Antonyms: Boring, Repulsive, Dull, Dreary

Example: The company made me a <strong>tantalizing</strong>job offer I could not refuse.

Trick: Aesi place pe tent stay Tantalising kar deta hai.

2 Hefty (adjective)

Hefty  - Large and heavy.

Large and heavy.

Hindi meaning: बहुत बड़ा, तगड़ा

Synonyms: Massive, Weighty, Husky, Powerful

Antonyms: Small, Slight, Little

Example: A <strong>hefty</strong> book containing a lot of information.

Trick: Yha pe fifty pe Hefty mani jati hai.

3 Leer (verb)

Leer  - Look or gaze in a lascivious or unpleasant way.

Look or gaze in a lascivious or unpleasant way.

Hindi meaning: बुरी नज़र से देखना, कुदृष्टि डालना

Synonyms: Ogle, Sneer, Smirk, Gaze, Stare

Antonyms: Glance, Look Away

Example: The construction workers often<strong> leer</strong> and whistle as women walk by their workplace.

Trick: Liar aakho me Leer hota hai.

4 Brazenly (adverb)

Brazenly  - In a bold and shameless way.

In a bold and shameless way.

Hindi meaning: ढीठतापूर्वक

Synonyms: Flagrantly, Blatantly, Boldly, Recklessly

Antonyms: Politely, Courteously, Suavely, Civilly

Example: They are <strong>brazenly</strong> defying the law.

Trick: Sabi british Brazenly nhi hote hai.

5 Decimate (verb)

Decimate  - Kill, destroy, or remove a large proportion of.

Kill, destroy, or remove a large proportion of.

Hindi meaning: समाप्त करना, तबाह करना

Synonyms: Annihilate, Exterminate, Eradicate, Devastate

Antonyms: Build, Create, Raise, Construct

Example: Populations of endangered animals have been <strong>decimated.. </strong>

Trick: Is decade me sab Decimate ho gya tha.

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6 Timidly (adverb)

Timidly  - In a manner that shows a lack of courage or confidence.

In a manner that shows a lack of courage or confidence.

Hindi meaning: संकोचपूर्वक

Synonyms: Bashfully, Timorously, Diffidently, Coyly

Antonyms: Boldly, Rashly, Carelessly

Example: She <strong>timidly</strong> answered the teacher.

Trick: Time se uthne pe Timidly nhi bnoge.

7 Ardent (adjective)

Ardent  - Very enthusiastic or passionate.

Very enthusiastic or passionate.

Hindi meaning: उत्साही, उत्कट

Synonyms: Avid, Fervent, Fervid, Zealous, Vehement

Antonyms: Apathetic, Indifferent, Dispassionate, Unenthusiastic

Example: As an <strong>ardent</strong> lover of nature, Philip plans at least two or three hiking vacations every year.

Trick: Are ye to bht ardent hai.

8 Conviction (noun)

Conviction  - A firmly held belief or opinion.

A firmly held belief or opinion.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़ विश्वास

Synonyms: Certitude, Belief, Opinion, Assurance

Antonyms: Doubt, Uncertainty, Hesitancy

Example: Even as he was tortured, he held onto his <strong>conviction</strong> that he would never betray his country .

Trick: Connection se Conviction hota hai.

9 Crassness (noun)

Crassness  - Behaviour that is stupid and does not consider how other people might feel:

Behaviour that is stupid and does not consider how other people might feel:

Hindi meaning: भद्दापन, अनाड़ीपन

Synonyms: Coarseness, Rudeness, Boorishness, Grossness

Antonyms: Genteelness, Modesty, Polish, Politeness

Example: The <strong>crassness</strong> of his jokes annoyed her.

Trick: Chuti huyi grass cut kar rha hai Crassness hai isme.

10 Sober (adjective)

Sober  - Serious and calm:

Serious and calm:

Hindi meaning: संयमी, गंभीर

Synonyms: Staid, Solemn, Abstemious, Abstinent

Antonyms: Flippant, Frivolous, Inebriated, Intoxicated

Example: The woman’s expression was <strong>sober</strong> and sensible because she was generally a calm person.

Trick: Garfield Sobers sober hai.

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