10 new English words for 14 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 Wretched (adjective)

Wretched  - (of a person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state.

(of a person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state.

Hindi meaning: अतिदुखी

Synonyms: Vile, Crestfallen, Despicable, Despondent

Antonyms: Gleeful, Jubilant, Gladdened, Joyful

Example: I think I must be coming down with flu - I've been feeling <strong>wretched</strong> all day.

Trick: Bekar jagah reach karke wretched hote hai.

2 Persecute (verb)

Persecute  - To treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs.

To treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs.

Hindi meaning: ज़ुल्म करना, अत्याचार करना

Synonyms: Oppress, Harass, Discriminate, Bully, Maltreat

Antonyms: Succour, Pamper, Cosset, Solace

Example: The national hate crime laws were initially enacted to prevent the <strong>persecution</strong> of minorities.

Trick: Late ho rhi hai aur purse nhi deke Persecute kar rha hai.

3 Edict (noun)

Edict  - An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.

An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.

Hindi meaning: अध्यादेश, फ़र्मान

Synonyms: Precept, Decree, Dictum, Mandate

Antonyms: Appeal, Request, Suggestion, Petition

Example: Under the queen’s <strong>edict, </strong> all male members of the royal family must serve at least two years in the military.

Trick: Inhone bhout sare edict likvaye.

4 Mores (noun)

Mores  - The traditional customs and ways of behaving that are typical of a particular (part of) society.

The traditional customs and ways of behaving that are typical of a particular (part of) society.

Hindi meaning: रस्म-रिवाज

Synonyms: Etiquette, Customs, Traditions, Proprieties, Habit

Example: The <strong>mores</strong> and culture of the Japanese.

Trick: More and more mores karte rahte hai .

5 Nugatory (adjective)

Nugatory  - Of no value or importance.

Of no value or importance.

Hindi meaning: तुच्छ, निरर्थक

Synonyms: Trifling, Futile, Inconsequential, Trivial

Antonyms: Momentous, Significant, Substantial

Example: Buying the pass was <strong>nugatory</strong> since we still had to wait over an hour to get into the attraction.

Trick: Negative feeling Nugatory hai.

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6 Indignation (noun)

Indignation  - Anger about a situation that you think is wrong or not fair.

Anger about a situation that you think is wrong or not fair.

Hindi meaning: रोष, क्रोध

Synonyms: Outrage, Ire, Vindictiveness, Umbrage, Lividity

Antonyms: Delight, Pleasure, Glee, Love, Contentment

Example: The decision to close the factory has aroused the <strong>indignation</strong> of the townspeople.

Trick: India ke pak se harne pe pura nation indignation me ho jata hai .

7 Quotidian (adjective)

Quotidian  - Occurring every day.

Occurring every day.

Hindi meaning: दैनिक, प्रतिदिन होनेवाला

Synonyms: Diurnal, Routine, Mundane, Commmonplace

Antonyms: Intermittent, Occasional, Sporadic, Seldom

Example: Television has become part of our <strong>quotidian</strong> existence.

Trick: Quote aate hai class me Quotidian.

8 Hegemony (noun)

Hegemony  - Leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.

Leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.

Hindi meaning: प्राधान्य, नेतृत्व

Synonyms: Leadership, Dominance, Dominion, Supremacy, Ascendancy

Antonyms: Impotence, Weakness, Powerlessness

Example: The three nations competed for regional <strong>hegemony</strong>.

Trick: Haj pe hegemony nhi hai.

9 Partake (verb)

Partake  - Join in (an activity).

Join in (an activity).

Hindi meaning: हिस्सा लेना, भाग लेना

Synonyms: Participate, Join, Engage, Involve

Example: Retailers who <strong>partake</strong> in the campaign should place a sticker in their window.

Trick: To take part in activity is partake.

10 Adultery (adjective)

Adultery  - Relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse.

Relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse.

Hindi meaning: व्यभिचार, बेवफ़ाई

Synonyms: Fornication, Promiscuity, Perfidious, Infidelity

Antonyms: Allegiance, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Loyalty

Example: <strong>Adultery</strong> is the cause of many divorces.

Trick: Adult hone ka ye matlab nhi ki koi Adultery kre.

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