10 new English words for 18 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 Cognizant (adjective)

Cognizant  - Having knowledge or awareness.

Having knowledge or awareness.

Hindi meaning: अवगत, जानकार, परिचित

Synonyms: Apprehensive, Aware, Conscious, Mindful, Sensible, Sentient

Antonyms: Insensible, Oblivious, Unaware, Unconscious

Example: Elaine is a hardworking actress who is very <strong>cognizant</strong> of the fact that success does not come overnight.

Trick: Kon ko inki Cognizant nhi hai.

2 Valiantly (adverb)

Valiantly  - The quality of being open and honest.

The quality of being open and honest.

Hindi meaning: वीरतापूर्वक, शूरवीरता के साथ

Synonyms: Gallantly, Valorously, Intrepidly, Courageously

Antonyms: Timidly, Timorously, Pusillanimously, Cowardly

Example: They fought <strong>valiantly</strong> to the end.

Trick: Reluctant hoke nhi Valiant hoke kam karna chahiye.

3 Ceasefire (adjective)

Ceasefire  - A temporary suspension of fighting.

A temporary suspension of fighting.

Hindi meaning: युद्धविराम

Synonyms: Truce, Armistice, Moratorium, Hiatus

Antonyms: War, Unrest, Confrontation, Fighting

Example: Because neither country was winning the war and they were both losing too many people, they agreed to a <strong>ceasefire</strong> to end the fighting.

Trick: Border cease karke Ceasefire kiya.

4 Salvage (verb)

Salvage  - To rescue or save especially from wreckage or ruin.

To rescue or save especially from wreckage or ruin.

Hindi meaning: क्षति से बचाना

Synonyms: Save, Rescue, Recover, Retrieve

Antonyms: Lose, Forfeit, Harm, Injure

Example: After the fraud scandal he had to make great efforts to <strong>salvage</strong> his reputation.

Trick: Save karna Salvage karna ek hi baat hai.

5 To be in the doldrums (idioms)

To be in the doldrums  - Depressed or in low spirits.

Depressed or in low spirits.

Hindi meaning: उदासी में

Synonyms: Melancholy, Despondent, Gloomy, Disconsolate

Antonyms: Elated, Cheerful, Ecstatic, Euphoric

Example: <strong>I've been in the doldrums</strong> ever since my grand father died last month.

Trick: Aese drums play kiye sab doldrums me chle gye.

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6 Frenzied (adjective)

Frenzied  - Frenzied activities or actions are wild, excited, and uncontrolled.

Frenzied activities or actions are wild, excited, and uncontrolled.

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजित, उन्मत्त

Synonyms: Frantic, Frenetic, Mad, Excited, Delirious

Antonyms: Balanced, Sane, Sound, Relaxed

Example: The <strong>frenzied</strong> pace of the first week of the new school year.

Trick: Friends ke sath Frenzied ho jate hai.

7 Lacuna (noun)

Lacuna  - A gap or missing part.

A gap or missing part.

Hindi meaning: शून्य स्थान, अन्तर

Synonyms: Gap, Hiatus, Hole, Space, Void

Antonyms: Full, Filled, Occupied, Closure

Example: The story’s plot was missing, creating a<strong>lacuna</strong> in the middle of the text.

Trick: Lack hona Lacuna bna deta hai.

8 Partisan (noun)

Partisan  - A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

Hindi meaning: समर्थन करने वाला

Synonyms: Acolyte, Adherent, Epigone, Votary

Antonyms: Apostate, Defector, Renegade, Turncoat

Example: The audience was very <strong>partisan, </strong> and refused to listen to her speech.

Trick: India me har party ke log Partisan hote hai .

9 Coherent (adjective)

Coherent  - Logical and consistent.

Logical and consistent.

Hindi meaning: सुसंगत, तर्कसंगत

Synonyms: Logical, Rational, Reasonable, Sensible, Sound

Antonyms: Incomprehensible, Inscrutable, Insensible

Example: They failed to develop a <strong>coherent</strong> economic strategy.

Trick: Rent nhi dene ka Coherent de rhe hai.

10 Revamp (verb)

Revamp  - Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.

Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.

Hindi meaning: नया करना/नवीकरण

Synonyms: Renovate, Redecorate, Refurbish, Overhaul

Antonyms: Destroy, Damage, Ruin, Break

Example: An attempt to <strong>revamp</strong> the museum's image.

Trick: Ramp ko Revamp karo.

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