10 new English words for 8 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 Parlance (noun)

Parlance  - A group of words or style of speaking used by a particular group of people.

A group of words or style of speaking used by a particular group of people.

Hindi meaning: बोल-चाल, वार्तालाप

Synonyms: Idiom, Jargon, Lingo, Vernacular, Speech

Example: Oral contraceptives are referred to as “the pill” in common <strong>parlance</strong>.

Trick: Parley G ke sath Parlance krte hai.

2 Muzzle (verb)

Muzzle  - Prevent (a person or group) from expressing their opinions freely.

Prevent (a person or group) from expressing their opinions freely.

Hindi meaning: मुँह बंद करना

Synonyms: Suppress, Stifle, Inhibit, Restrain, Curb, Fetter

Antonyms: Allow, Liberate, Permit

Example: The government is trying to <strong>muzzle</strong> the press.

Trick: Mze ke liye kuch bi bolne walo ka mouth Muzzle kro.

3 Analogy (noun)

Analogy  - A comparison to show similarity between two things.

A comparison to show similarity between two things.

Hindi meaning: समानता, समरूपता

Synonyms: Resemblance, Affinity, Correlation, Similitude

Antonyms: Difference, Contrast, Variance, Dissimilarity

Example: Although the two animals are different, they share a structural <strong>analogy</strong> in their physical layouts.

Trick: Do animal me similarity analogy ke through samjate hai.

4 Impugn (verb)

Impugn  - Oppose or challenge as false or questionable.

Oppose or challenge as false or questionable.

Hindi meaning: पर संदेह करना, प्रश्न उठाना

Synonyms: Gainsay, Contradict, Challenge, Query

Antonyms: Flatter, Praise, Approve

Example: Are you <strong>impugning</strong> my competence as a professional designer?

Trick: Ye pug hai is baat pe impugn karte hai.

5 Subvert (verb)

Subvert  - To overturn or destroy from the foundation.

To overturn or destroy from the foundation.

Hindi meaning: का विनाश करना, ध्वंस करना

Synonyms: Undermine , Depose, Overthrow, Sabotage, Damage

Antonyms: Repair, Restore, Build

Example: That they cannot <strong>subvert</strong> the very system of justice we are rightly so proud of.

Trick: Sabko subvert kar diya Tsunami ne.

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6 Oblivious (adjective)

Oblivious  - Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

Hindi meaning: बेख़बर, अनजान

Synonyms: Clueless, Ignorant, Incognizant, Unaware, Unmindful

Antonyms: Aware, Cognizant, Conscious

Example: As Gene rapidly ate his dinner, he seemed <strong>oblivious</strong> to the taste of the burnt food.

Trick: Obvious baat se bi ye oblivious hai.

7 Persecute (verb)

Persecute  - To cause persistent suffering to.

To cause persistent suffering to.

Hindi meaning: सताना, ज़ुल्म करना

Synonyms: Afflict, Agonize, Beset, Excruciate

Antonyms: Comfort, Console, Solace, Soothe, Succor

Example: People who were <strong>persecuted</strong> simply for practicing their religious faith.

Trick: Cute chote bacho ko bi ye persecute kar dete hai

8 Arbitrary (adjective)

Arbitrary  - (of power or a ruling body) unrestrained and autocratic in the use of authority.

(of power or a ruling body) unrestrained and autocratic in the use of authority.

Hindi meaning: मनमाना, एकपक्षीय, एकतंत्रीय

Synonyms: Despotic, Tyrannical, Dictatorial, Draconian

Antonyms: Democratic, Liberal, Sovereign

Example: <strong>Arbitrary</strong> arrests and detention without trial were common.

Trick: Arbitration court arbitrary behaviour rokta hai.

9 Conviction (noun)

Conviction  - The act of officially finding someone guilty.

The act of officially finding someone guilty.

Hindi meaning: दोषसिद्धि, अपराध सिद्धि

Synonyms: Incrimination, Indictment, Prosecution, Blame

Antonyms: Exoneration, Acquittal, Vindication

Example: Since it was her first <strong>conviction</strong> for stealing, she was given a less severe sentence.

Trick: Con ko conviction mila.

10 Rational (adjective)

Rational  - Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.

Hindi meaning: तर्कसंगत

Synonyms: Coherent, Cogent, Logical, Reasoned

Antonyms: Irrational, Illogical, Unreasonable, Insane

Example: There must be some <strong>rational</strong> explanation for what happened.

Trick: Reason pe based baat rational hoti hai.

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