10 new English words for 9 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 Trove (noun)

Trove  - A store of valuable or delightful things.

A store of valuable or delightful things.

Hindi meaning: गुप्त कोष, खज़ाना

Synonyms: Collection, Treasure, Stockpile, Accumulation

Antonyms: Lack, Debt, Poverty

Example: The cellar contained a <strong>trove</strong> of rare wines.

Trick: Treasury aur trove ek hi baat hai.

2 Vicissitude (noun)

Vicissitude  - A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: परिवर्तन, चढ़ाव-उतार

Synonyms: Fluctuation, Change, Transformation, Transition

Antonyms: Uniformity, Stability, Consistency

Example: Some say that we must go through the <strong>vicissitudes</strong> in life to become a stronger person.

Trick: Attitude vicissitude ko accept karne wala hona chahiye.

3 Connoisseurs (adjective)

Connoisseurs  - An expert on a particular subject.

An expert on a particular subject.

Hindi meaning: विशेषज्ञ, माहिर

Synonyms: Aficionado, Expert, Specialist, Cognoscente

Antonyms: Amateur, Beginner, Dilettante, Novice

Example: Louis is a <strong>connoisseur</strong> of fine art and rarely misses an exhibit at the art museum.

Trick: Movie me ye con connoisseurs the.

4 Anecdote (noun)

Anecdote  - A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

Hindi meaning: किस्सा, कहानी

Synonyms: Tale, Story, Fable, Narrative, Reminiscence

Example: He Told <strong>Anecdotes</strong> About His Job.

Trick: In anarchist ki bi apni anecdote hai.

5 Peer (verb)

Peer  - To look carefully or with difficulty:

To look carefully or with difficulty:

Hindi meaning: झांकना, सावधानी से देखना

Synonyms: Gape, Gawk, Gaze, Goggle, Stare

Example: The driver was <strong>peering</strong> into the distance trying to read the road sign.

Trick: Zyda pine ke baad person peer karne lagta hai.

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6 Usher (verb)

Usher  - Show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Hindi meaning: आगे आगे चलना, संचालन करना

Synonyms: Escort, Accompany, Guide, Marshal

Antonyms: Follow, Trail

Example: A waiter <strong>ushered</strong> me to a table.

Trick: Us ko usher karna chahiye.

7 Agnostic (noun)

Agnostic  - Someone who does not know, or believes that it is impossible to know, if a god exists:

Someone who does not know, or believes that it is impossible to know, if a god exists:

Hindi meaning: अनीश्वरवादी, अज्ञेयवादी

Synonyms: Atheist, Skeptic, Irreligious, Doubter

Antonyms: Believer, Gnostic, Theist, Religious

Example: Although he was raised a Catholic, he was an <strong>agnostic</strong> for most of his adult life.

Trick: God ke naam se No hota hai agnostic ko.

8 Reverence (noun)

Reverence  - A feeling of respect or admiration for someone or something.

A feeling of respect or admiration for someone or something.

Hindi meaning: आदर, सम्मान

Synonyms: Veneration, Idolisation, Homage, Respect, Awe

Antonyms: Disrespect, Contempt, Disdain

Example: We can never show enough <strong>reverence</strong> for our military service workers.

Trick: Ye river hmare liye reverence hai.

9 Awe (noun)

Awe  - The rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary:

The rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary:

Hindi meaning: भय, आदर

Synonyms: Reverence, Astonishment, Wonder, Fear, Amazement

Antonyms: Disregard, Indifference

Example: After I watched the action movie, I was left in <strong>awe</strong> by the spectacular special effects.

Trick: Astonish hona awe hona ek hi baat hai.

10 Astute (adjective)

Astute  - Able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it.

Able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it.

Hindi meaning: चतुर, चालाक

Synonyms: Perspicacious, Sagacious, Crafty, Shrewd

Antonyms: Obtuse, Imbecile, Foolish

Example: The <strong>astute</strong> businessman was able to quickly assess the market and make the best buying decision.

Trick: Ye institute walle bde astute hote hai.

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