10 new English words for 9 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 Carnal (adjective)

Carnal  - Relating to the physical feelings and wants of the body.

Relating to the physical feelings and wants of the body.

Hindi meaning: शारीरिक, जिस्मानी

Synonyms: Sexual, Lascivious, Libidinous, Corporeal

Antonyms: Spiritual, Chaste, Mental, Psychological

Example: A priest is supposed to ignore <strong>carnal</strong> temptations and devote his life to the church.

2 Statute (noun)

Statute  - A written law passed by a legislative body.

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Hindi meaning: क़ानून, विधान

Synonyms: Ordinance, Regulation, Decree, Law, Act

Example: The salaries of most federal workers are set by <strong>statute</strong>.

3 Sodomy (noun)

Sodomy  - Anal or oral copulation with a member of the same or opposite sex.

Anal or oral copulation with a member of the same or opposite sex.

Hindi meaning: पुरुषमैथुन, गुदामैथुन

Synonyms: Buggery, Pederasty, Pedication, Bestiality

Example: He is charged with rape, <strong>sodomy</strong>, kidnapping and stealing.

4 Bestiality (noun)

Bestiality  - Savagely cruel or depraved behaviour./copulation of person with an animal .

Savagely cruel or depraved behaviour./copulation of person with an animal .

Hindi meaning: वहशीता, पशुगमन

Synonyms: Brutality, Savagery, Barbarity, Depravity

Antonyms: Kindness, Nobility, Beneficence, Compassion

Example: I was shocked by the <strong>bestiality</strong> of their behaviour.

5 Castration (noun)

Castration  - To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.

To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.

Hindi meaning: बधिया करना

Synonyms: Emasculation, Sterilisation, Expurgation , Gelding

Example: The <strong>castration</strong> of male calves was initiated to reduce fighting.

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6 Felon (noun)

Felon  - A criminal who has committed a serious crime.

A criminal who has committed a serious crime.

Hindi meaning: अपराधी

Synonyms: Malefactor, Delinquent, Crook, Culprit

Antonyms: Innocent, Guiltless, Blameless

Example: The penalties for a <strong>felon</strong> being found in possession of a gun can be severe

7 Chattel (noun)

Chattel  - (in general use) a personal possession.

(in general use) a personal possession.

Hindi meaning: जंगम संपत्ति

Synonyms: Paraphernalia, Property, Movables, Belongings, Possessions

Antonyms: Immovables, Real Estate

Example: She packed up all her<strong> chattels</strong> and moved to a new state.

8 Tenement (noun)

Tenement  - A neglected and overcrowded apartment building.

A neglected and overcrowded apartment building.

Hindi meaning: रहने की जगह, घर

Synonyms: Condominium, Lodging, Flat, Apartment, Dwelling

Example: The <strong>tenement</strong> building is in such disrepair it should be demolished by the city.

9 Ecclesiastical (adjective)

Ecclesiastical  - Belonging to or connected with the Christian religion or church.

Belonging to or connected with the Christian religion or church.

Hindi meaning: ईसाई धर्म संबंधी, गिरिजाघर संबंधी

Synonyms: Sacerdotal, Canonical, Priestly, Churchly, Clerical

Antonyms: Secular, Non-Sectarian , Non-Clerical

Example: In order to be married in the church, our wedding vows needed to follow the <strong>ecclesiastical</strong> views of marriage.

10 Apparent (noun)

Apparent  - Clearly visible or understood.

Clearly visible or understood.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट, प्रत्यक्ष

Synonyms: Manifest, Discernible, Perceptible , Perceivable, Evident

Antonyms: Obscure, Vague, Unclear, Dubious

Example: She laughed for no <strong>apparent</strong>reason.

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