10 new English words for 14 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 Preposterous (adjective)

Preposterous  - Very silly or stupid.

Very silly or stupid.

Hindi meaning: बेतुका, असंगत

Synonyms: Ludicrous, Farcical, Asinine, Inane

Antonyms: Reasonable, Sensible, Logical

Example: Your idea is <strong>preposterous! </strong>

Trick: Har jgah poster lga dete hai Preposterous hai.

2 Furtively (adverb)

Furtively  - Done or acting secretly and quietly.

Done or acting secretly and quietly.

Hindi meaning: गुप्त रूप से

Synonyms: Surreptitiously , Slyly, Covertly, Clandestinely

Antonyms: Overtly, Publicly, Openly

Example: I <strong>furtively</strong> glanced over at my father to see his reaction.

Trick: Father se Furtively ghumne jate hai

3 Inordinate (noun)

Inordinate  - Much more than usual or expected.

Much more than usual or expected.

Hindi meaning: अत्यधिक

Synonyms: Exorbitant, Excessive, Plethoric, Immoderate

Antonyms: Deficient, Inadequate, Insufficient, Minimal

Example: They have <strong>inordinate</strong> number of pets.

Trick: Ordinary nhi hai ye Inordinate hai.

4 Incendiary (adjective)

Incendiary  - Designed to cause fires.

Designed to cause fires.

Hindi meaning: आग लगानेवाला

Synonyms: Combustible, Immolator, Arsonist, Pyromaniac

Example: Five <strong>incendiary</strong> devices were found in her house.

Trick: Diary me aag lga kar Incendiary kar di.

5 Debilitating (adjective)

Debilitating  - Tending to weaken or enfeeble.

Tending to weaken or enfeeble.

Hindi meaning: कमजोरी लाने वाली

Synonyms: Enervating, Crippling, Incapacitating, Prostrating

Antonyms: Invigorating, Rejuvenating, Vitalizing

Example: She is suffering from <strong>debilitating</strong> back pain.

Trick: Achi debate se knowledge Debilitate nhi hoti hai.

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6 Usurpation (noun)

Usurpation  - The act of taking control of something without having the right to, especially of a position of power:

The act of taking control of something without having the right to, especially of a position of power:

Hindi meaning: हड़प लेना, हथिया लेना

Synonyms: Encroachment, Infringement, Seizure, Appropriation

Antonyms: Release, Liberation

Example: There are still those who regard the move as an unconstitutional <strong>usurpation</strong> of private property.

Trick: Location dekh kar china wale Usurpation kar lete hai.

7 Prominent (adjective)

Prominent  - Very noticeable, important, or famous.

Very noticeable, important, or famous.

Hindi meaning: प्रसिद्ध, प्रख्यात

Synonyms: Salient, Renowned, Notorious, Eminent

Antonyms: Anonymous, Nameless, Obscure

Example: She was a <strong>prominent</strong> member of the city council.

Trick: Ye man bhout Prominent hai.

8 Ardently (adverb)

Ardently  - Very enthusiastically or passionately.

Very enthusiastically or passionately.

Hindi meaning: जोशीला रूप से

Synonyms: Fervently, Zealously, Intensely , Excitedly

Antonyms: Unwillingly, Grudgingly, Dispassionately

Example: She <strong>ardently</strong> supported the cause.

Trick: Arvind bht Ardent hai.

9 Shun (verb)

Shun  - To avoid or refuse to accept someone or something:

To avoid or refuse to accept someone or something:

Hindi meaning: दूर करना, त्यागना

Synonyms: Avoid, Evade, Eschew, Spurn

Antonyms: Accept, Court, Embrace, Pursue

Example: She <strong>shunned</strong> publicity after she retired from the stage.

Trick: Shut down karke shun kiya.

10 Exacerbate (verb)

Exacerbate  - Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.

Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.

Hindi meaning: बिगड़ी हुई को और बिगाड़ना

Synonyms: Exasperate, Aggravate, Complicate, Worsen

Antonyms: Ameliorate, Allay, Alleviate, Assuage

Example: The new law only <strong>exacerbates</strong> the problem.

Trick: Inta ate karke health ko aur Exacerbate kar diya.

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