10 new English words for 13 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 Peculiarity (noun)

Peculiarity - A strange or unusual feature or habit.

A strange or unusual feature or habit.

Hindi meaning: ख़ासियत, विलक्षणता

Synonyms: Oddity, Idiosyncrasy, Quirk, Attribute

Antonyms: Normality , Usualness, Similarity

Example: Wearing a wide-brimmed red hat and a bright flowery outfit, the <strong>peculiarity</strong> of the woman caught everyone’s attention.

Trick: Piku me unki harkat Peculiar thi .

2 Interim (adjective)

Interim  - In or for the intervening period; provisional.

In or for the intervening period; provisional.

Hindi meaning: मध्यकाल, अन्तरिम अवधि

Synonyms: Provisional, Temporary, Pro Tem, Short-Term

Antonyms: Permanent, Long-Term, Everlasting

Example: Because he was only an <strong>interim</strong> manager of the project, Lucas didn’t feel as though he was entitled to make any important decisions Related: accosted, accosted

Trick: Interval yani interim period.

3 Malaise (adjective)

Malaise  - A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify.

A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify.

Hindi meaning: अस्वस्थता, रोगी अवस्था

Synonyms: Lassitude, Distress, Pain, Discomfort

Antonyms: Well- Being, Comfort, Good Health

Example: Jason knew he was getting ill because of the <strong>malaise</strong> he had been experiencing for a few days.

Trick: Melania ke first woman banne se bhto ko malaise hai.

4 Inordinately (adverb)

Inordinately  - Much more than usual or expected:

Much more than usual or expected:

Hindi meaning: अत्यधिक

Synonyms: Excessively, Extraordinarily, Exorbitantly

Antonyms: Insufficiently , Inadequately, Moderately

Example: He was <strong>inordinately</strong> greedy, and totally unscrupulous in gaining money.

Trick: Ordinary se zyada inordinate hota hai.

5 Defer (verb)

Defer  - Put off (an action or event) to a later time;

Put off (an action or event) to a later time;

Hindi meaning: टालना

Synonyms: Postpone, Delay, Reschedule, Procrastinate

Antonyms: Expedite, Hurry, Advance

Example: They <strong>deferred</strong> the decision until February

Trick: Delay hona defer hona ek hi baat hai.

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6 Speculation (noun)

Speculation  - The activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain.

The activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain.

Hindi meaning: अनुमान

Synonyms: Conjecture, Surmise, Supposition, Guesswork;

Antonyms: Reality, Fact, Proof

Example: There has been widespread <strong>speculation</strong> that he plans to quit.

Trick: Specs laga ke Speculation karta hai.

7 Jamboree (noun)

Jamboree  - A large celebration or party, typically a lavish and boisterous one.

A large celebration or party, typically a lavish and boisterous one.

Hindi meaning: उत्सव, जशन

Synonyms: Gala, Carnival, Festival, Celebration, Gathering

Example: The film industry's annual <strong>jamboree</strong> in Cannes.

Trick: Jam lag jata hai road pe jamboree me.

8 Baiter (noun)

Baiter  - A person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another.

A person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another.

Hindi meaning: सताना, परेशान करना

Synonyms: Harasser, Heckler, Mocker, Needler, Persecutor

Antonyms: Defender, Deliverer, Guard, Protector

Example: A journalist known as a <strong>baiter</strong> of political candidates.

Trick: Waiter ko baiter mat kro.

9 Ruffle (verb)

Ruffle  - Disorder or disarrange (someone's hair), typically by running one's hands through it.

Disorder or disarrange (someone's hair), typically by running one's hands through it.

Hindi meaning: खलबली मचाना, अस्त-व्यस्त करना

Synonyms: Disarrange, Tousle, Dishevel, Rumple,

Antonyms: Organise, Tidy, Marshal

Example: The father laughs and jovially <strong>ruffles</strong> his son's hair.

Trick: Bureaucracy ko shuffle karke sab kuch ruffle kar diya

10 Yearning (noun)

Yearning  - A feeling of intense longing for something.

A feeling of intense longing for something.

Hindi meaning: तड़प, इच्छुकता

Synonyms: Craving , Desire, Longing

Antonyms: Disinterest, Indifference, Hatred

Example: He felt a <strong>yearning</strong> for the mountains.

Trick: Inme zyada earn karne ki Yearning hai.

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