10 new English words for 30 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 Fallible (adjective)

Fallible  - Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

Hindi meaning: दोषक्षम, चूक करने वाला

Synonyms: Erring, Faulty, Flawed, Peccable, Defective

Antonyms: Errorless, Faultless, Flawless, Impeccable, Inerrant

Example: The crime-solving techniques of a couple of decades ago were much more <strong>fallible</strong> than today’s methods.

2 Exasperating (noun)

Exasperating  - Causing annoyance.

Causing annoyance.

Hindi meaning: तंग करनेवाला, परेशान करनेवाला

Synonyms: Irksome, Irritating, Vexing, Infuriating

Antonyms: Delightful, Pleasing, Calming

Example: Since I am a hard worker, it is <strong>exasperating</strong> when I am placed on a team with lazy people.

3 Travail (noun)

Travail  - Painful or laborious effort.

Painful or laborious effort.

Hindi meaning: कष्टपूर्ण या कड़ा परिश्रम

Synonyms: Donkeywork, Drudgery, Toil, Struggle, Exertion

Antonyms: Comfort, Idleness, Pastime, Entertainment

Example: The prisoners are expected to <strong>travail</strong> in the fields even in bad weather.

4 Carnage (noun)

Carnage  - The killing of a large number of people.

The killing of a large number of people.

Hindi meaning: नरसंहार, मार-काट

Synonyms: Slaughter, Butchery, Holocaust, Pogrom, Massacre

Antonyms: Peace, Serenity, Tranquillity, Placidity

Example: The Battle of the Kalinga was a scene of dreadful <strong>carnage</strong>.

5 Unprecedented (adjective)

Unprecedented  - Something that has never happened before.

Something that has never happened before.

Hindi meaning: अभूतपूर्व, अपूर्व

Synonyms: Fresh, New, Unaccustomed, Unfamiliar, Unheard-Of, Unknown

Antonyms: Familiar, Hackneyed, Old

Example: Since Mrs. Johnson did not have high expectations for her son, she was shocked by his <strong>unprecedented</strong> interest in his math grade.

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6 Staunch (adjective)

Staunch  - Very loyal and committed in attitude.

Very loyal and committed in attitude.

Hindi meaning: निष्ठावान, कट्टर, वफ़ादार

Synonyms: Stalwart, Loyal, Faithful, Trusty, Devoted

Antonyms: Perfidious, Recreant, Traitorous, Treacherous

Example: A <strong>staunch</strong> believer in the democratic system.

7 Exhilarating (adjective)

Exhilarating  - Making you feel very excited and happy.

Making you feel very excited and happy.

Hindi meaning: आनंददायक

Synonyms: Thrilling, Stimulating, Invigorating, Electrifying, Energizing

Antonyms: Tedious, Dreary, Dull, Humdrum, Monotonous

Example: It was an <strong>exhilarating</strong> two-hour rafting experience.

8 Cardinal (adjective)

Cardinal  - Of the greatest importance.

Of the greatest importance.

Hindi meaning: प्रमुख, मौलिक

Synonyms: Fundamental, Key, Essential, Vital, Rudimentary, Radical

Antonyms: Secondary, Inferior, Ordinal, Unimportant

Example: As a salesman, your <strong>cardinal</strong> rule is to do everything you can to satisfy a customer.

9 Incredulity (noun)

Incredulity - The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something because of surprise or shock.

The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something because of surprise or shock.

Hindi meaning: अविश्वास, संदेह

Synonyms: Disbelief, Scepticism, Dubiety, Suspicion

Antonyms: Belief, Credence, Credibility

Example: When the UFO appeared above my house, I was speechless with <strong>incredulity</strong>.

10 Avowal (noun)

Avowal  - A statement in which you say or admit something that you believe, support, or intend to do.

A statement in which you say or admit something that you believe, support, or intend to do.

Hindi meaning: पुष्टीकरण

Synonyms: Affirmation, Confirmation, Acknowledgement

Antonyms: Rebuttal, Refutation, Denial, Repudiation

Example: They were imprisoned for their <strong>avowal</strong> of anti-government beliefs.

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