10 new English words for 3 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 Paradigm (noun)

Paradigm  - An outstandingly clear or typical example.

An outstandingly clear or typical example.

Hindi meaning: मिसाल, उदाहरण

Synonyms: Archetype, Exemplar, Epitome, Model, Ideal

Example: Regard science as the <strong>paradigm</strong> of true knowledge.

2 Contentious (adjective)

Contentious  - Causing or likely to cause an argument.

Causing or likely to cause an argument.

Hindi meaning: विवादास्पद

Synonyms: Controversial, Disputable, Debatable, Moot, Vexed

Antonyms: Agreeable, Peaceful, Pacific, Unbelligerent

Example: The socio-economic plan had been the subject of <strong>contentious</strong> debate.

3 Pedagogical (adjective)

Pedagogical  - Relating to teaching.

Relating to teaching.

Hindi meaning: शिक्षा-विज्ञान-संबंधी

Synonyms: Didactic, Scholastic, Pedantic, Academic, Educational

Example: The innovative <strong>pedagogical</strong> methods used in the classroom.

4 Larceny (noun)

Larceny  - Theft of personal property.

Theft of personal property.

Hindi meaning: चोरी

Synonyms: Pilfering, Misappropriation, Purloining, Filching, Burglary

Example: As a pickpocket, he was charged with <strong>larceny</strong>.

5 Malfeasance (noun)

Malfeasance  - Wrongdoing or misconduct especially  by a public official.

Wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official.

Hindi meaning: दुराचार, दुष्कर्म

Synonyms: Malefaction, Misdemeanour, Felony, Delinquency

Antonyms: Obedience, Duty, Conduct

Example: Because of the company president’s <strong>malfeasance, </strong> he has been removed from his office.

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6 Rule with an iron fist (idioms)

Rule with an iron fist - To rule in a very stern manner.

To rule in a very stern manner.

Hindi meaning: निर्दयता से शासन करना

Synonyms: Tyrannize, Subjugate, Oppress, Domineer

Antonyms: Yield, Surrender, Submit

Example: The dictator <strong>ruled with an iron fist</strong> and terrified the citizens.

7 Manifest (verb)

Manifest  - To show something clearly, through signs or actions.

To show something clearly, through signs or actions.

Hindi meaning: प्रकट करना, प्रकाशित करना

Synonyms: Display, Show, Exhibit, Demonstrate

Antonyms: Hide, Cover, Conceal

Example: The workers chose to <strong>manifest </strong>their dissatisfaction in a series of strikes.

8 Indelible (adjective)

Indelible  - That cannot be removed, washed away, or erased.

That cannot be removed, washed away, or erased.

Hindi meaning: जो मिट न सके

Synonyms: Permanent, Ineffaceable, Inexpungible, Lasting

Antonyms: Washable, Removable, Temporary, Erasable

Example: Julia was dismayed to see that the red wine had left an <strong>indelible</strong> stain on her best silk blouse.

9 Derisively (adverb)

Derisively  - In a manner expressing contempt or ridicule.

In a manner expressing contempt or ridicule.

Hindi meaning: उपहासपूर्वक

Synonyms: Mockingly, Scoffingly, Scornfully, Sardonically

Antonyms: Earnest, Serious, Solemn

Example: The <strong>derisive</strong> performances of some of the singers on the talent show.

10 Pull the plug (noun)

Pull  the plug  - To put an end to someone's activities or plans.

To put an end to someone's activities or plans.

Hindi meaning: रोकना, बंद करना

Synonyms: Finish, Abolish, Stop, Cease, Terminate

Example: The boss<strong> pulled the plug</strong> on the project because there was no more money in the budget.

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