10 new English words for 20 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 Misnomer (noun)

Misnomer  - A use of a wrong or inappropriate name.

A use of a wrong or inappropriate name.

Hindi meaning: अनुपयुक्त नाम

Synonyms: Misnaming, Mislabelling, Pseudonym, Contradiction, Incongruity

Antonyms: Appropriate, Suitable, Relevant

Example: The name “Greenland” is a <strong>misnomer</strong>, since much of the island is covered by a massive ice sheet.

Trick: Miss ko Mrs. bol kar misnomer kiya.

2 Vagaries (noun)

Vagaries  - Unexpected and unpredictable changes in a situation or in someone's behaviour which you have no control over.

Unexpected and unpredictable changes in a situation or in someone's behaviour which you have no control over.

Hindi meaning: अनियमितता

Synonyms: Whim, Caprice, Eccentricity, Fluctuations

Antonyms: Constant, Normality, Steadfastness

Example: “The <strong>vagaries</strong> of the weather”.

Trick: Log bolte hai private naukri me bht vagary hai.

3 Lucrative (adjective)

Lucrative  - Producing a great deal of profit.

Producing a great deal of profit.

Hindi meaning: लाभदायक, धनदायक

Synonyms: Remunerative, Rewarding, Fruitful, Gainful, Advantageous

Antonyms: Unprofitable, Unfavorable, Disadvantageous

Example: The merger proved to be very <strong>lucrative</strong> for both companies.

Trick: Creative ideas lucative hote hai.

4 Implosion (noun)

Implosion  - A sudden failure or collapse of an organization or system.

A sudden failure or collapse of an organization or system.

Hindi meaning: कुछ अचानक और पूरी तरह विफल होना

Synonyms: Collapse, Rupture, Fiasco, Crumble

Antonyms: Improvement, Betterment, Success

Example: The economy's <strong>implosion</strong> during the credit crisis.

Trick: Explosion se sab implosion ho gya.

5 Assorted (adjective)

Assorted  - Consisting of various types mixed together:

Consisting of various types mixed together:

Hindi meaning: मिश्रित

Synonyms: Miscellaneous, Disparate, Motley, Sundry, Heterogeneous

Antonyms: Similar, Identical, Homogeneous

Example: A box of <strong>assorted</strong> chocolates.

Trick: Assault rifle ke liye kai chizo ko Assort karna pda adolf hitler ko

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6 Colossal (adjective)

Colossal  - Extremely large or great.

Extremely large or great.

Hindi meaning: अति विशाल

Synonyms: Prodigious, Gargantuan, Inordinate, Ginormous

Antonyms: Tiny, Minuscule, Diminutive, Infinitesimal

Example: In the centre of the hall stood a <strong>colossal</strong> wooden statue, decorated in ivory and gold.

Trick: Ye college bhout colossal hai.

7 Scandal (noun)

Scandal  - An action or event that is considered immoral, causing the public to react with shock or anger:

An action or event that is considered immoral, causing the public to react with shock or anger:

Hindi meaning: कांड

Synonyms: Slander, Ignominy, Obloquy, Disgrace

Antonyms: Honor, Good Deed, Morality

Example: So could this <strong>scandal</strong> bring down the government?

Trick: Jail me daal do Scandal walo ko

8 Hefty (adjective)

Hefty  - Large, heavy, and powerful.

Large, heavy, and powerful.

Hindi meaning: हट्टा-कट्टा, तगड़ा, पुष्ट

Synonyms: Burly, Sturdy, Bulky, Brawny

Antonyms: Light, Weightless, Gaunt, Emaciated

Example: <strong>Hefty</strong> since childhood, he became a champion wrestler.

Trick: Saftey rakho hefty logo se.

9 To the hilt (phrase)

To the hilt  - Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.

Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.

Hindi meaning: पूर्णतया

Synonyms: Completely, Wholly, Unconditionally, Fully, To the limit

Antonyms: Partially, Barely, Inadequately

Example: We're ready to defend our client <strong>to the hilt</strong> in court.

Trick: Hill pe fort To the hilt ke liye bnaya jata hai.

10 Stringent (adjective)

Stringent - Not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards.

Not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards.

Hindi meaning: कठोर, अशिथिल, सख़्त

Synonyms: Exacting, Inflexible, Rigid, Rigorous, Strict

Antonyms: Flexible, Lax, Loose, Relaxed, Slack

Example: <strong>Stringent</strong> rules against unauthorized persons being in the building.

Trick: Ye desh strangers par bhout Stringent hai.

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