10 new English words for 25 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 Kernel (verb)

Kernel  - The central or most important part of something.

The central or most important part of something.

Hindi meaning: मूल, आधार

Synonyms: Core, Gist, Essence, Crux, Theme

Antonyms: Exteriority, Periphery, Outside

Example: This is the <strong>kernel</strong> of the argument.

Trick: Colonel ek regiment ke karnel hote hai .

2 Incarceration (noun)

Incarceration  - The state of being confined in prison.

The state of being confined in prison.

Hindi meaning: क़ैद कर देना

Synonyms: Detention, Immurement, Impoundment, Imprisonment, Internment

Antonyms: Discharge, Release, Emancipation, Liberation

Example: He was bored and frustrated by his <strong>incarceration</strong> in the jail.

Trick: Car thod di to incarceration mila .

3 Inimical (adjective)

Inimical  - Tending to obstruct or harm.

Tending to obstruct or harm.

Hindi meaning: हानिकार, बैरपूर्ण

Synonyms: Detrimental, Deleterious, Pernicious, Malevolent, Hostile

Antonyms: Innocuous, Benignant, Amicable, Congenial

Example: As long as the two countries remain <strong>inimical</strong>, there will never be a treaty between them.

Trick: Enemy har kam ke inimical hote hai

4 Petition (noun)

Petition  - A formal letter to a law court asking for a particular legal action:

A formal letter to a law court asking for a particular legal action:

Hindi meaning: याचिका, निवेदन

Synonyms: Prayer, Request, Appeal, Beseech, Solicit

Antonyms: Oblige, Force, Coerce, Compel

Example: She's filing a <strong>petition</strong> for divorce.

Trick: Legislature me petition lagate hai

5 Proffer (verb)

Proffer  - To put an offer before another for acceptance or consideration:

To put an offer before another for acceptance or consideration:

Hindi meaning: प्रस्ताव करना

Synonyms: Offer, Propose, Propound, Suggest, Volunteer

Antonyms: Withdraw, Take Back, Withhold

Example: He <strong>proffered</strong> his resignation.

Trick: Offer dena proffer dena ek hi baat hai.

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6 Dally with the (phrases )

Dally with the  - To consider an idea or course of action but not in a serious way.

To consider an idea or course of action but not in a serious way.

Hindi meaning: किसी बात को गंभीर र्रोप से ना लेना

Synonyms: Play With, Trifle With, Tinker With, Frivol With

Antonyms: Reckon With, Acknowledge, Think Over

Example: He had occasionally dallied <strong>with the</strong> idea of starting his own business.

Trick: Delhi city ke log pollution wali baato ko dally with sth karte hai.

7 Vindictive (adjective)

Vindictive  - Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिशोधी, बदला लेनेवाला

Synonyms: Retaliatory, Reprisal, Penalising, Castigatory

Antonyms: Forgiving, Merciful, Relenting, Tender

Example: When you practice “an eye for an eye”, you are being a <strong>vindictive</strong> person who retaliates in kind.

Trick: Win nhi mili to vindictive pe aa gye.

8 Manifestation (noun)

Manifestation  - The action or fact of showing something.

The action or fact of showing something.

Hindi meaning: अभिव्यक्ति, प्रदर्शन

Synonyms: Demonstration, Display, Exhibition, Presentation

Antonyms: Cover, Concealment, Hiding, Obscurity

Example: His smile is a <strong>manifestation</strong> of his joy.

Trick: Fest me Manifestation bhout hota hai

9 Restive (adjective)

Restive  - (of a person) unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction.

(of a person) unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction.

Hindi meaning: अशांत, बेचैन

Synonyms: Restless, Fidgety, Jittery, Squirmy

Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Quiet, Relaxing, Tranquil

Example: Spent a <strong>restive</strong> night worrying about the next dayʼs exam.

Trick: Festive session me roads restive ho jati hai

10 Reprimand (verb)

Reprimand  - A severe or formal criticism.

A severe or formal criticism.

Hindi meaning: डांटना, फटकार

Synonyms: Rebuke, Admonish, Chastise, Chide, Upbraid, Reprove, Reproach, Scold

Antonyms: Commend, Flatter, Praise, Exalt

Example: Officials were <strong>reprimanded</strong> for poor work.

Trick: Agar ab amendment nhi kiya hota to log Reprimand karte

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