10 new English words for 5 September 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 Heyday (noun)

Heyday  - The most successful or popular period of someone or something.

The most successful or popular period of someone or something.

Hindi meaning: स्वर्णकाल, उमंग का समय

Synonyms: Halcyon Days, Salad Days, Prime, Peak, Zenith

Antonyms: Downfall, Nadir, Bottom, Wilting

Example: The paper has lost millions of readers since its <strong>heyday</strong> in 1964.

Trick: Vo days life ke heyday the

2 Harangue (noun)

Harangue  - A lengthy and aggressive speech.

A lengthy and aggressive speech.

Hindi meaning: उग्र भाषण देना

Synonyms: Tirade, Diatribe, Homily, Polemic, Rant

Antonyms: Panegyric, Eulogy, Paean, Encomium

Example: Because I spent the rent money on clothes, I will have to endure a <strong>harangue</strong> from my husband.

Trick: Gujarat riots me har har mahadev nam ke Harangue sunne ko bht mile the.

3 Staggering (adjective)

Staggering  - Quite surprising, shocking, or large.

Quite surprising, shocking, or large.

Hindi meaning: चौंका देने वाला, आश्चर्यजनक

Synonyms: Astonishing, Bewildering, Nonplussing, Startling

Antonyms: Unremarkable, Unimpressive, Unexceptional, Mundane

Example: Nursing care costs a <strong>staggering</strong> $15,000 per week!

Trick: Puri bottle neat pike royal stag ki sabko Staggering kiya.

4 Ostentatious (adjective)

Ostentatious  - Characterized by pretentious or showy display.

Characterized by pretentious or showy display.

Hindi meaning: दिखावटी

Synonyms: Pretentious, Grandiose, Flamboyant, Pompous

Antonyms: Modest, Unpretentious, Humble, Reserved

Example: My wealthy aunt who enjoys flaunting her wealth always wears an <strong>ostentatious</strong> diamond necklace.

Trick: Ausi log bht Ostentatious hote hai.

5 Indictment (noun)

Indictment  - A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

Hindi meaning: अपराध या कलंक लगाना

Synonyms: Conviction, Imputation, Arraignment, Allegation

Antonyms: Acquittal, Exoneration, Ablution

Example: He's currently under <strong>indictment</strong> for embezzlement.

Trick: Inke uper kai Indictment lge.

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6 Detest (verb)

Detest  - Dislike intensely.

Dislike intensely.

Hindi meaning: घृणा करना

Synonyms: Abhor, Loathe, Despise, Abominate, Execrate

Antonyms: Love, Cherish, Admire, Relish

Example: I <strong>detest</strong> pepperoni, and wouldnʼt eat it even if you paid me!

Trick: Medical test sabko detest lagte hai.

7 Conspicuous (adjective)

Conspicuous  - Very noticeable or attracting attention.

Very noticeable or attracting attention.

Hindi meaning: विशिष्ट, ध्यानाकर्षी

Synonyms: Prominent, Discernible, Noticeable, Obtrusive

Antonyms: Invisible, Obscure, Concealed, Hidden

Example: The seven-foot-tall basketball player is <strong>conspicuous</strong> in any crowd.

Trick: Koun ko Conspicuous water ka feel nhi aaega.

8 Opulent (adjective)

Opulent  - Extravagant and rich:

Extravagant and rich:

Hindi meaning: धनी, दौलतमन्द

Synonyms: Sumptuous, Palatial, Affluent, Lavish

Antonyms: Destitute, Impoverished, Indigent, Penurious

Example: He lives in an <strong>opulent</strong> mansion filled with priceless art and antiques.

Trick: Oppo ka owner opulent hai.

9 Entrench (verb)

Entrench  - Establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.

Establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.

Hindi meaning: स्थापित करना

Synonyms: Establish, Ensconce, Embed, Ingrain

Antonyms: Remove, Displace, Dislodge, Uproot

Example: A father who <strong>entrenched</strong> in our minds the belief that hard work pays off.

Trick: Hmare desh ki entrance Entrench hone chahiye.

10 Capitulate (verb)

Capitulate  - To accept defeat, or to give up or give in:

To accept defeat, or to give up or give in:

Hindi meaning: आत्मसमर्पण करना, हथियार डाल देना

Synonyms: Surrender, Yield, Succumb, Cede

Antonyms: Conquer, Withstand, Endure, Thwart

Example: Greatly outnumbered, the soldiers had no alternative but to <strong>capitulate</strong> to their enemies.

Trick: Capital nhi hone se startups jaldi hi Capitulate kar dete hai.

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