10 new English words for 26 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 Missive (noun)

Missive  - A letter, especially a long or official one.

A letter, especially a long or official one.

Hindi meaning: राजनीतिक संदेश, सरकारी संदेश पत्र

Synonyms: Letter, Epistle, Memorandum, Communication, Note

Example: The queen’s courier has arrived with an urgent <strong>missive</strong> for the king.

Trick: Itna massive Missive diya

2 Dictum (noun)

Dictum  - A short statement that expresses a general truth or principle.

A short statement that expresses a general truth or principle.

Hindi meaning: कहावत, कथन

Synonyms: Maxim, Axiom, Proverb, Adage, Aphorism

Example: The old <strong>dictum</strong> ‘might is right’.

Trick: Logo ko dikat hoti hai to dictum dete hai.

3 Beset (verb)

Beset  - Trouble (someone or something) persistently.

Trouble (someone or something) persistently.

Hindi meaning: सताना, नाक में दम करना

Synonyms: Beleaguer, Torment, Oppress, Bother, Harass

Antonyms: Relieve, Reprieve, Console, Solace, Succour

Example: He's been <strong>beset</strong> by a lack of self-confidence virtually his entire life.

Trick: Movie set pe heroine sabko beset karti hai.

4 Exquisite (adjective)

Exquisite  - Extremely beautiful and delicate.

Extremely beautiful and delicate.

Hindi meaning: अत्युत्तम, अति सुंदर

Synonyms: Dainty, Lovely, Elegant, Graceful, Magnificent

Antonyms: Ugly, Inferior, Hideous, Imperfect

Example: She wore an <strong>exquisite</strong> dress, which left all the guests staring in surprise.

Trick: Inki ex bht exquisite hai.

5 Veto (verb)

Veto  - To refuse to allow something.

To refuse to allow something.

Hindi meaning: निषेधाधिकार इस्तेमाल करना, रोक देना, अस्वीकार करना

Synonyms: Prohibit, Interdict, Proscribe, Forbid, Overrule

Antonyms: Allow, Approve, Sanction, Grant

Example: Since I am a teenager, my father is sure to <strong>veto</strong> my request to go on an overnight trip with my boyfriend.

Trick: Humne vote diya ab hmare hi kilaf veto use karta hai.

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6 Ersatz (adjective)

Ersatz  - Not genuine and   a poor imitation of something better.

Not genuine and a poor imitation of something better.

Hindi meaning: नकली, कृत्रिम वस्तु

Synonyms: Artificial, Substitute, Imitation, Faux, Bogus, Spurious

Antonyms: Genuine, Natural, Real, Authentic

Example: The dishonest street vendor tried to pass off his <strong>ersatz</strong> purses as designer goods.

Trick: Ye earing ersatz hai.

7 Gloat (verb)

Gloat  - To show great pleasure at one’s own success or at other people's failure.

To show great pleasure at one’s own success or at other people's failure.

Hindi meaning: काँइयेपन के साथ खुश होना

Synonyms: Revel, Rejoice, Exult, Relish, Delight

Antonyms: Sympathise, Pity, Commiserate, Console

Example: You may have won, but don’t <strong>gloat</strong> about it.

Trick: Lots of sudden success Gloat deti hai

8 Jingoistic (adjective)

Jingoistic  - Behaviour that shows a strong and unreasonable belief in the superiority of your own country.

Behaviour that shows a strong and unreasonable belief in the superiority of your own country.

Hindi meaning: कट्टर देशभक्ति विषयक

Synonyms: Chauvinistic, Nationalistic, Patriotic

Antonyms: Peaceful, Antisocialist, Internationalist

Example: Patriotism can turn into <strong>jingoism</strong> and intolerance very quickly.

Trick: Hmare jine ka maksad jingoistic hai

9 Inexplicable (adjective)

Inexplicable  - Unable to be explained or accounted for.

Unable to be explained or accounted for.

Hindi meaning: वर्णन से बाहर, व्याख्या विहीन

Synonyms: Unexplainable, Incomprehensible, Unfathomable, Baffling, Puzzling, Enigmatic

Antonyms: Explainable, Explicable, Understandable

Example: Because the weather was clear and sunny a few moments ago, the sudden thunderstorm is <strong>inexplicable</strong>.

Trick: Jo explain nhi ho skta vo Inexplicable hai.

10 Commemorate (verb)

Commemorate  - To remember an important event or person by means of a special action, ceremony, or specially-created object.

To remember an important event or person by means of a special action, ceremony, or specially-created object.

Hindi meaning: श्रद्धांजलि देना, स्मरण करना

Synonyms: Celebrate, Remember, Honour, Recognize, Tribute

Antonyms: Forget, Neglect, Ignore, Disregard

Example: The general will <strong>commemorate</strong> the soldier’s act of heroism by presenting him with a medal.

Trick: Memory ke liye Commemorate karte hai.

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