10 new English words for 27 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 Interlude (adjective)

Interlude  - A short period of time that comes in the middle of an event or situation.

A short period of time that comes in the middle of an event or situation.

Hindi meaning: अन्तराल, मध्यांतर

Synonyms: Hiatus, Pause, Intermission, Interstice, Interval

Antonyms: Continuum, Stretch, Progression, Continuation

Example: We came out of the theatre during the short <strong>interlude</strong> to purchase something to eat.

2 Fester (verb)

Fester  - To become infected and form pus.

To become infected and form pus.

Hindi meaning: सड़ना, घाव पकना

Synonyms: Suppurate, Rankle, Rot, Moulder, Decay, Putrefy

Antonyms: Heal, Improve, Mend, Alleviate

Example: The wound became inflamed and <strong>festered. </strong>

3 Blatant (adjective)

Blatant  - (of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly.

(of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly.

Hindi meaning: खुल्लम-खुल्ला, निर्लज

Synonyms: Flagrant, Glaring, Deliberate, Unabashed, Brazen

Antonyms: Inconspicuous, Unnoticeable, Concealed, Hidden

Example: He has a <strong>blatant</strong> disregard for the rules.

4 The wheel has come full circle (idioms)

The wheel has come full circle  - The situation or circumstance has returned to its original or a similar state.

The situation or circumstance has returned to its original or a similar state.

Hindi meaning: मूल स्थिति में लौटना

Synonyms: Beginning, Return, Inception, Origin

Example: <strong>The wheel</strong> of fashion <strong>has come full circle</strong>. I was wearing shoes like that thirty years ago.

5 Unprecedented (adjective)

Unprecedented  - If something is unprecedented, it has never happened before.

If something is unprecedented, it has never happened before.

Hindi meaning: अपूर्व, अभूतपूर्व

Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled, Pioneering

Antonyms: Familiar, Hackneyed, Old

Example: Unemployment has reached an <strong>unprecedented</strong> level.

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6 Sordid (noun)

Sordid  - Involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives.

Involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives.

Hindi meaning: घिनौना, अनैतिक, गन्दा

Synonyms: Detestable, Dirty, Execrable, Ignoble, Ignominious

Antonyms: Ethical, Principled, Scrupulous, Venerable, Virtuous

Example: A <strong>sordid</strong> affair involving bribery and corruption in high places.

7 Vitiate (verb)

Vitiate  - Spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of.

Spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of.

Hindi meaning: भ्रष्ट करना, बिगाड़ना, ख़राब करना

Synonyms: Spoil, Besmirch, Debase, Deprave, Debauch

Antonyms: Dignify, Ennoble, Enshrine, Hallow

Example: While some public servants are found to be corrupt, it is impossible to <strong>vitiate</strong> the integrity of the majority of law enforcement officers by offering them a bribe

8 Tacit (adjective)

Tacit  - Understood or implied without being stated.

Understood or implied without being stated.

Hindi meaning: अनकहा, मौन, अल्पभाषी

Synonyms: Implicit, Implied, Inferred, Understood, Unspoken

Antonyms: Explicit, Stated, Expressed, Spoken

Example: We have a <strong>tacit</strong> agreement that if I wash the dishes, she dries them and puts them away.

9 Unsavoury (adjective)

Unsavoury  - Disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at.

Disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at.

Hindi meaning: बेस्वाद, नीरस

Synonyms: Unpalatable, Repugnant, Unappetizing, Unappealing

Antonyms: Tasty, Savoury,Delicious, Pleasing

Example: The porridge looked <strong>unsavoury</strong> but the taste was quite delectable.

10 Huddle (noun)

Huddle  - A close grouping of people or things.

A close grouping of people or things.

Hindi meaning: भीड़-भाड़, झुण्ड

Synonyms: Crowd, Gathering, Flock, Herd, Swarm

Antonyms: Entity, Item, Single, Unit

Example: A small group of people stood in a <strong>huddle</strong> at the bus stop.

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