10 new English words for 2 November 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 Sterling (adjective)

Sterling  - Of the highest quality:

Of the highest quality:

Hindi meaning: वास्तविक, खरा, असली

Synonyms: Excellent, Exceptional, Splendid, Praiseworthy, Valuable

Antonyms: Poor, Inferior, Mediocre, Wretched

Example: Everyone has made a <strong>sterling</strong> effort.

Trick: Stalin ki theory Sterling thi.

2 Secession (noun)

Secession  - The act of becoming independent and no longer part of a country, area, organization, etc.

The act of becoming independent and no longer part of a country, area, organization, etc.

Hindi meaning: संबंध-विच्छेद, अलग होना

Synonyms: Apostacy, Recantation, Separation, Schism

Antonyms: Unification, Joining, Confederacy, Amalgamation

Example: Norway's <strong>secession</strong> from Sweden in 1905.

Trick: Alag alag session Secession hota hai.

3 Intransigent (adjective)

Intransigent  - Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

Hindi meaning: अड़ियल, हठी

Synonyms: Adamant, Inexorable, Obdurate, Stubborn

Antonyms: Flexible, Yielding, Pliant, Relenting

Example: He has remained <strong>intransigent</strong>, refusing all suggestions for improvement of the process.

Trick: Ye gentleman bht Intransigent hai.

4 Unflinching (adjective)

Unflinching  - Not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty.

Not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty.

Hindi meaning: बेहिचक, बेधडक

Synonyms: Undaunted, Steady, Persistent, Fearless, Courageous

Antonyms: Wavering, Irresolute, Yielding, Fearful

Example: He was <strong>unflinching</strong> in his determination to see that justice was done.

Trick: Fly karne me Unflinching hona chahiye.

5 Marshal (verb)

Marshal  - Assemble and arrange (a group of people, especially troops) in order.

Assemble and arrange (a group of people, especially troops) in order.

Hindi meaning: क्रमबद्ध रूप से इकट्ठा करना

Synonyms: Gather, Assemble, Arrange, Deploy

Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Disorganise

Example: The general <strong>marshalled</strong> his troops.

Trick: Marshal car Marshal me kadi hai.

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6 Trammel (verb)

Trammel  - Deprive of freedom of action.

Deprive of freedom of action.

Hindi meaning: रोकना, बाधा डालना

Synonyms: Stymie, Impede, Hinder, Encumber, Fetter

Antonyms: Facilitate, Unfasten, Unbind, Liberate

Example: The new paperwork requirements will only <strong>trammel </strong>us and lower our productivity.

Trick: Trump ko Trammel kro.

7 Magnanimity (noun)

Magnanimity  - The fact of being generous and kind, esp. toward a competitor or enemy:

The fact of being generous and kind, esp. toward a competitor or enemy:

Hindi meaning: उदारता, दरियादिली

Synonyms: Generosity, Munificence, Benevolence, Philanthropy

Antonyms: Selfishness, Pettiness, Meanness

Example: She accepted the criticism with <strong>magnanimity</strong>.

Trick: Meghna Magnanimity show karti hai.

8 Ardent (adjective)

Ardent  - Very enthusiastic or passionate.

Very enthusiastic or passionate.

Hindi meaning: उत्साही

Synonyms: Fervent, Fervid, Zealous, Vehement

Antonyms: Apathetic, Indifferent, Stoic, Frigid

Example: Paul feels out of place among his friends because of his <strong>ardent </strong>love of classical music.

Trick: Are ye sabse Ardent follower hai.

9 Coercion (noun)

Coercion  - The use of force to persuade someone to do something.

The use of force to persuade someone to do something.

Hindi meaning: ज़बरदस्ती

Synonyms: Duress, Compulsion, Intimidation, Browbeating

Antonyms: Convincing, Persuasion, Approval, Consent, Permission

Example: Nobody likes doing things by <strong>coercion</strong>.

Trick: Koi ke sath Coercion mat kro.

10 Sagacity (noun)

Sagacity  - Ability to make good judgments and decisions.

Ability to make good judgments and decisions.

Hindi meaning: बुद्धिमत्ता, अक़्लमंदी

Synonyms: Acumen, Profundity, Erudition, Acuity

Antonyms: Stupidity, Obtuseness, Imbecility

Example: The coach’s <strong>sagacity</strong> enabled the team to win.

Trick: Is city me bhout Sagacity hai.

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