10 new English words for 19 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 Chary (adjective)

Chary  - Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.

Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.

Hindi meaning: एहतियाती, सावधान

Synonyms: Circumspect, Prudent, Cagey, Heedful

Antonyms: Careless, Unwary, Rash, Impetuous

Example: Since my car accident, I have been <strong>chary</strong> about getting behind the wheel.

Trick: Choro se chary rho raat me.

2 Underscore (verb)

Underscore  - A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

Hindi meaning: बल देना

Synonyms: Underline, Emphasize, Highlight, Accentuate, Stress

Antonyms: De-Emphasize, Understate, Downplay

Example: As the movie played, I realized the director used music to <strong>underscore</strong> key scenes.

Trick: Is score se team ko underscore mila.

3 Blandishment (noun)

Blandishment  - A flattering or pleasing statement or action used as a means of gently persuading someone to do something.

A flattering or pleasing statement or action used as a means of gently persuading someone to do something.

Hindi meaning: चिकनी चुपड़ी बातें

Synonyms: Flattery, Cajolery, Allurement, Coaxing

Antonyms: Criticism, Censure, Blame

Example: We must be careful not to succumb too easily to <strong>blandishments</strong>.

Trick: Blind bankar kuch log paise mangte hai ,achi achi baate karte hai , Blandishment karte hai.

4 Aegis (noun)

Aegis  - The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

Hindi meaning: संरक्षण

Synonyms: Auspice, Tutelage, Protection, Sponsorship, Support

Example: As a young salesman, Stan worked under the <strong>aegis</strong> of his father who emphasized the value of treating customers fairly.

Trick: Is age me inke aegis me bht kuch sikne ko mila.

5 Assuage (verb)

Assuage  - Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

Hindi meaning: कम करना, शान्त करना

Synonyms: Palliate, Alleviate, Attenuate, Mitigate

Antonyms: Aggravate, Exasperate, Worsen, Augment

Example: In an effort to <strong>assuage</strong> angry customers, the store issued everyone a full refund.

Trick: Ass ko assauage karo.

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6 Acolyte (noun)

Acolyte  - One who attends or assists a leader.

One who attends or assists a leader.

Hindi meaning: सहायक, सेवक

Synonyms: Assistant, Helper, Follower, Supporter

Antonyms: Leader, Coryphaeus, Turncoat, Apostate

Example: The busy celebrity hired one of her superfans as an <strong>acolyte</strong> who could be there to meet her every need.

Trick: AC aur light thik karne ke liye chahiye Acolyte.

7 Inhibitions (noun)

Inhibitions  - A feeling of embarrassment or worry that prevents you from saying or doing what you want.

A feeling of embarrassment or worry that prevents you from saying or doing what you want.

Hindi meaning: अंतर्बाधा, अवरोधन

Synonyms: Constraint, Continence, Refrainment, Self-restraint

Antonyms: Bluntness, Candor, Frankness

Example: I need to ignore my <strong>inhibition</strong> to be silent and stand up and make my opinions known.

Trick: Aese habitat me inhibitions aa jata hai.

8 Reprieve (noun)

Reprieve - An official order that stops or delays the punishment, especially by death, of a prisoner:

An official order that stops or delays the punishment, especially by death, of a prisoner:

Hindi meaning: दण्डविराम, दंड निलंबित करना

Synonyms: Respite, Amnesty, Remission, Abatement

Antonyms: Punish, Charge, Blame, Accusation

Example: He was sentenced to death but was granted a last-minute <strong>reprieve</strong>.

Trick: Private time ke liye bht reprieve mila.

9 Unassailable (noun)

Unassailable  - Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.

Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.

Hindi meaning: अपराजेय, अभेद्य

Synonyms: Impregnable, Invulnerable, Impenetrable, Inviolable

Antonyms: Refutable, Questionable, Vulnerable, Dubious

Example: With a thirty-point lead and only two seconds left in the game, it is certain the home team has an <strong>unassailable</strong> lead over its rival.

Trick: Able log unassailable hote hai.

10 Autonomy (adjective)

Autonomy  - The right or condition of self-government.

The right or condition of self-government.

Hindi meaning: स्वराज्य, स्वशासित समाज

Synonyms: Sovereignty, Self-Government, Freedom, Autarchy

Antonyms: Dependence, Heteronomy, Subjugation

Example: While the federal government has a great deal of power, it has given states some <strong>autonomy</strong> to govern themselves.

Trick: Automatic kam hote hai dar se autonomy me.

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