10 new English words for 27 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 Mantle (noun)

Mantle  - An important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another.

An important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another.

Hindi meaning: दायित्व , जिम्मेदारी

Synonyms: Role, Duty, Responsibility, Function, Position, Job

Example: The second son has now assumed his father's <strong>mantle</strong>.

Trick: Jinke hath me Indian cricket team ko chalane ka Mantle aata hai, vo mental ho jata hai.

2 Dais (noun)

Dais  - A raised surface at one end of a meeting room that someone can standon when speaking to a group:

A raised surface at one end of a meeting room that someone can standon when speaking to a group:

Hindi meaning: मंच, उठाव, चबूतरा

Synonyms: Rostrum, Podium, Pulpit, Lectern, Platform, Stage

Example: The King took his place on the <strong>dais</strong> and watched the dancing.

Trick: Un days me dais nhi hota tha

3 Recuperate (noun)

Recuperate  - Recover from illness or exertion.

Recover from illness or exertion.

Hindi meaning: स्वस्थ हो जाना, चंगा हो जाना

Synonyms: Convalesce, Mend, Recoup ,Improve, Recover

Antonyms: Degenerate, Deteriorate, Regress, Wilt, Wither

Example: She has been <strong>recuperating</strong> from a knee injury.

Trick: Rate kro ab jab me recuperate ho gya hu.

4 Mourning (noun)

Mourning  - The expression of sorrow for someone's death.

The expression of sorrow for someone's death.

Hindi meaning: शोक, मातम

Synonyms: Lamentation, Bereavement, Grief, Melancholy

Antonyms: Delight, Exultation, Joy, Rejoice

Example: We <strong>mourned</strong> for weeks after our beloved petʼs death

Trick: Morning me mourning mat kro

5 Sweltering (adjective)

Sweltering  - Uncomfortably hot.

Uncomfortably hot.

Hindi meaning: तपता

Synonyms: Scalding, Scorching, Searing, Sultry

Antonyms: Algid, Glacial, Frosty, Frigid

Example: The air conditioning was broken, and it was <strong>sweltering</strong> in the office.

Trick: Summer me sweater pahnoge to sweltering ho jaegi.

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6 Quip (noun)

Quip  - A witty remark.

A witty remark.

Hindi meaning: ताना, चतुराई की बोली

Synonyms: Jest, Gibe, Epigram, Pun

Antonyms: Seriousness, Solemnity, Graveness

Example: The president responded to the journalist’s question with a clever <strong>quip</strong>.

Trick: Quiz me quip nhi chalta.

7 Procession (noun)

Procession  - A number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony.

A number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony.

Hindi meaning: जुलूस, बारात

Synonyms: Cavalcade, Motorcade, Carcade, Cortège

Antonyms: Recession, Retreat, Regression

Example: A grand <strong>procession</strong> rolled through the streets of the festive city.

Trick: Protest me procession karte hai.

8 Profusely (adverb)

Profusely  - With A Large Amount Of Something. (बहुतायत से,  बहुत अधिक मात्रा में

With A Large Amount Of Something. (बहुतायत से, बहुत अधिक मात्रा में

Synonyms: Copiously, Extravagantly, Bounteously, Abundantly, Plentifully

Antonyms: Meagrely, Scantily, Sparingly

Example: Sweating <strong>profusely</strong> is often a sign of a high fever.

Trick: Profit inke pass profusely amount me hai.

9 Abashed (adjective)

Abashed  - Embarrassed:

Embarrassed:

Hindi meaning: लज्जित, घबराया हुआ

Synonyms: Disconcerted, Chagrined, Mortified, Confused

Antonyms: Composed, Undaunted, Emboldened

Example: Mitali felt terribly <strong>abashed</strong> when she walked into the wrong hotel room.

Trick: Ash ki shaadi me salman abashed hue.

10 Emphatic (adjective)

Emphatic  - Fame or acknowledged superiority within a particular sphere.

Fame or acknowledged superiority within a particular sphere.

Hindi meaning: ज़ोरदार, प्रभावी

Synonyms: Vehement, Vigorous, Assertive, Dynamic, Energetic

Antonyms: Obscure, Hesitant, Uncertain

Example: She was equally <strong>emphatic</strong> about the importance of discipline.

Trick: Ye amplifier emphatic hai.

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