10 new English words for 24 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 Proclivity (noun)

Proclivity  - A habitual attraction to some activity or thing.

A habitual attraction to some activity or thing.

Hindi meaning: झुकाव, प्रवृत्ति

Synonyms: Disposition, Propensity, Penchant, Predilection

Antonyms: Allergy, Averseness, Aversion, Dislike

Example: She showed artistic <strong>proclivities</strong> at an early age.

Trick: In Activities ke taraf bi Proclivity honi chahiye.

2 Indoctrination (noun)

Indoctrination  - The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.

The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.

Hindi meaning: दिमाग को भरने की स्थिति, यक़ीन दिलाना

Synonyms: Education, Training, Brainwashing, Teaching, Tuition

Example: Non-Jewish children in Germany were fed political <strong>indoctrination</strong> and taught to hate other races.

Trick: Doctor aapko shi hone ka Indoctrination dete hai.

3 Opprobrium (noun)

Opprobrium  - Harsh criticism or censure.

Harsh criticism or censure.

Hindi meaning: अपमान, तिरस्कार

Synonyms: Obloquy, Ignominy, Excoriation, Condemnation

Antonyms: Honor, Respect

Example: The celebrity chef earned <strong>opprobrium</strong> when she made a racial slur in front of the media.

Trick: Apple wale log oppo walo ko Opprobrium karte hai.

4 Ostracization (noun)

Ostracization  - Banishment from a society or group.

Banishment from a society or group.

Hindi meaning: समाज से बाहर निकालना, बहिष्कार करना

Synonyms: Exclude, Banish, Shun, Expel

Antonyms: Welcome, Include, Embrace

Example: The other girls <strong>ostracized</strong> her because of the way she dressed.

Trick: Organisation se bhar nikala is Ostracization.

5 Infraction (noun)

Infraction  - A violation or infringement of a law or agreement.

A violation or infringement of a law or agreement.

Hindi meaning: अतिक्रमण, अपराध, उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Infringement, Transgression, Contravention, Breach

Antonyms: Obedience, Non-Violation, Conformity

Example: Speeding is only a minor <strong>infraction</strong>, but vehicular homicide is a serious felony.

Trick: Kuch log friends ke sath Infraction karte hai.

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6 Contrived (adjective)

Contrived  - Created or arranged in a way that seems artificial, false and unrealistic.

Created or arranged in a way that seems artificial, false and unrealistic.

Hindi meaning: अवास्तविक

Synonyms: Artificial, Fake, Pretended, Unnatural

Antonyms: Unfeigned, Genuine, Spontaneous

Example: The <strong>contrived </strong>applause of a TV studio audience that has been told when to clap.

Trick: Chori karke con tree pe baita rha ye baat Contrived hai.

7 Thwart (verb)

Thwart  - Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something. (नकाम बनाना

Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something. (नकाम बनाना

Synonyms: Frustrate, Foil, Obstruct, Hinder

Antonyms: Facilitate, Assist, Aid

Example: Her ambition to become an artist was <strong>thwarted</strong> by failing eyesight.

Trick: Thanos Thwart karte hai.

8 Potency (noun)

Potency  - The power or ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task.

The power or ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task.

Hindi meaning: शक्ति, बल

Synonyms: Strength, Puissance, Potential, Efficacy, Effectiveness

Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incapacity, Inability

Example: Vitamins of high <strong>potency</strong> that should be taken only in the proper dosage.

Trick: Pot me ball dalne ke liye Potency chahiye.

9 Shudder (verb)

Shudder  - To tremble with a sudden convulsive movement, as from horror, fear, or cold.

To tremble with a sudden convulsive movement, as from horror, fear, or cold.

Hindi meaning: काँप उठना, थरथराना

Synonyms: Shiver, Trembling, Tremor, Quiver

Antonyms: Steady, Unwavering

Example: I don't like to think about getting close to him - it makes me <strong>shudder</strong>.

Trick: Shoot karte waqt hath Shudder karte hai.

10 Vantage Point (noun)

Vantage Point  - A place, especially a high place, that provides a good, clear view of an area:

A place, especially a high place, that provides a good, clear view of an area:

Hindi meaning: सुविधाजनक स्थान, प्रेक्षण-स्थल

Synonyms: Outlook, Perspective, Standpoint, Viewpoint

Example: From my <strong>vantage point</strong> I could see into the front garden.

Trick: Van se Vantage Point pe gye gumne.

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