10 new English words for 2 October 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 Ordain (verb)

Ordain - To officially make someone a priest or other religious leader, in a religious ceremony:

To officially make someone a priest or other religious leader, in a religious ceremony:

Hindi meaning: विधिवत् पादरी बनाना, नियुक्त करना

Synonyms: Appoint, Consecrate, Enact, Anoint

Antonyms: Dismiss, Expel, Revoke

Example: He was <strong>ordained </strong> (as) a priest in Ely cathedral in 1987.

2 Prerogative (adjective)

Prerogative - A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

Hindi meaning: विशेषाधिकार, खास हक

Synonyms: Perquisite, Privilege, Entitlement, Advantage

Antonyms: Duty, Obligation

Example: Since he was a senior member of the golf club, Allan had the <strong>prerogative </strong>to reject new member applications

3 Proscribe (verb)

Proscribe - Forbid, especially by law.

Forbid, especially by law.

Hindi meaning: मनाही करना

Synonyms: Ban, Injunction, Forbid, Interdict, Prohibit

Antonyms: Allow, Let, Permit

Example: In our country, there are laws which <strong>proscribe</strong> discrimination based on race and gender

4 Ecclesiastical (adjective)

Ecclesiastical - Relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.

Relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.

Hindi meaning: गिरजाघर या पादरी संबंधी

Synonyms: Pontifical, , Apostolic, Priestly, Clerical

Antonyms: Profane, Secular, Non-Sectarian

Example: While preparing for service, the Reverend donned his <strong>ecclesiastical</strong> robes

5 Susceptible (adjective)

Susceptible - Easily influenced or harmed by something:

Easily influenced or harmed by something:

Hindi meaning: अतिसंवेदनशील, आसानी से प्रभावित होने वाला

Synonyms: Vulnerable, Prone, Disposed, Sensitive

Antonyms: Resistant, Immune, Protected, Guarded

Example: He’s very <strong>susceptible</strong> to colds.

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6 Celibacy (adjective)

Celibacy - The state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations.

The state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations.

Hindi meaning: ब्रह्मचर्य, अविवाहित जीवन

Synonyms: Chastity, Virginity, Abstinence, Asceticism

Antonyms: Lechery , Promiscuousness , Licentiousness, Libidinousness

Example: A widower has maintained absolute <strong>celibacy </strong>since the death of his wife

7 Precinct (noun)

Precinct - The area within the walls or perceived boundaries of a particular building or place.

The area within the walls or perceived boundaries of a particular building or place.

Hindi meaning: अड़ोस-पड़ोस, अहाता

Synonyms: Purlieus, Vicinity, Surrounding, Confines

Antonyms: Distance, Remoteness, Faraway

Example: A tunnel entrance was found within the<strong> precincts </strong>of the prison camp.

8 Muddle (verb)

Muddle - Bring into a disordered or confusing state

Bring into a disordered or confusing state

Hindi meaning: अव्यवस्थित करना, घालमेल कर देना

Synonyms: Chaos, Dishevelment, Imbroglio, Clutter

Antonyms: Order, Orderliness

Example: They were <strong>muddling </strong>up the cards

9 Perpetuate (verb)

Perpetuate - Make (something) continue indefinitely.

Make (something) continue indefinitely.

Hindi meaning: बनाए रखना, जारी रखना

Synonyms: Eternalize, Immortalize, Maintain, Preserve

Antonyms: Extinguish, Cease, Halt, Stop

Example: We must not <strong>perpetuate</strong> the religious divisions of the past.

10 Pernicious (adjective)

Pernicious - Having a very harmful effect or influence

Having a very harmful effect or influence

Hindi meaning: हानिकारक, घातक

Synonyms: Noxious, Pestilent, Deleterious, Detrimental

Antonyms: Beneficial, Innocuous, Benign

Example: The <strong>pernicious</strong> fire burned down most of the houses in our subdivision.

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