10 new English words for 22 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 Alacrity (noun)

Alacrity  - Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Hindi meaning: तत्परता, उत्साह

Synonyms: Eagerness, Enthusiasm, Ardour, Fervour,

Antonyms: Apathy, Reluctance, Aversion, Indifference

Example: Accepted the invitation with <strong>alacrity</strong>.

Trick: Is city me bht alacrity hai.

2 Anathema (noun)

Anathema  - Something that is strongly disliked or disapproved of / or a prayer that harm will come to someone.

Something that is strongly disliked or disapproved of / or a prayer that harm will come to someone.

Hindi meaning: अभिशाप

Synonyms: Abhorrence, Abomination, Execration, Detestation, Imprecation

Antonyms: Love, Benediction, Benison, Blessing

Example: The use of animals in the testing of cosmetics is <strong>anathema</strong> to animal-rights activists./ uttered an anathema before driving the would-be robber from the his shop.

Trick: Asthma ko sab anathema karte hai

3 Cogency (noun)

Cogency  - The state of being clear and coherent in a way that is likely to persuade others.

The state of being clear and coherent in a way that is likely to persuade others.

Hindi meaning: यक़ीन

Synonyms: Lucidity, Persuasiveness Force, Impact

Antonyms: Inconclusiveness, Ineffectiveness

Example: The attorney argues with a <strong>cogency</strong> that could convince any jury of his client’s innocence.

Trick: Aesi company pe sab Cogency karte hai.

4 Baleful (adjective)

Baleful  - Threatening harm.

Threatening harm.

Hindi meaning: हानिकारक

Synonyms: Menacing, Sinister, Ominous, Pernicious

Antonyms: Auspicious, Benign, Innocuous

Example: He gave me a <strong>baleful</strong> look.

Trick: Full padhai nhi karna abi baleful hai.

5 Extraneous (adjective)

Extraneous  - Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.

Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.

Hindi meaning: बाहरी, असम्बद्ध, असंगत

Synonyms: Superfluous, Impertinent, Irrelevant, Inappropriate

Antonyms: Germane, Pertinent, Apposite, Relevant

Example: We must not be distracted by <strong>extraneous</strong> issues, she said.

Trick: Extra player extraneous hai.

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6 Ambiguous (adjective)

Ambiguous  - Having or expressing more than one possible meaning.

Having or expressing more than one possible meaning.

Hindi meaning: अनेकार्थी

Synonyms: Equivocal, Ambivalent, Vague, Obscure

Antonyms: Certain, Obvious, Explicit, Unequivocal

Example: His reply to my question was somewhat <strong>ambiguous</strong>.

Trick: Guess karna ambiguous hai.

7 Notorious (adjective)

Notorious  - Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.

Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.

Hindi meaning: कुख्यात, कुप्रसिद्ध

Synonyms: Infamous, Prominent, Disreputable

Antonyms: Anonymous, Nameless, Obscure, Inconspicuous

Example: He was <strong>notorious</strong> for his violent and threatening behaviour.

Trick: Note copy karte hai Notorious gang hai.

8 Inimical (adjective)

Inimical  - Tending to obstruct or harm.

Tending to obstruct or harm.

Hindi meaning: हानिकार

Synonyms: Parlous, Deleterious, Pernicious, Malevolent

Antonyms: Innocuous, Propitious, Benignant, Congenial

Example: Authoritarianism is <strong> inimical</strong> to public freedom.

Trick: Inke sath wale sab inimical hai.

9 Acme (noun)

Acme  - The highest point of achievement.

The highest point of achievement.

Hindi meaning: शिखर, चरम बिंदु

Synonyms: Apex, Apogee, Summit, Crescendo

Antonyms: Bottom, Nadir, Abyss, Base

Example: To act on this world-famous stage is surely the <strong>acme</strong> of any actor's career.

Trick: Ek sath acme pe gye

10 Ensconce (verb)

Ensconce  - Establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe place.

Establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe place.

Hindi meaning: अति आवश्यक, अनिवार्य

Synonyms: Settle, Install, Establish, Conceal

Example: The kids had contentedly<strong> ensconced</strong> themselves on the couch before the TV.

Trick: Iskcon temple kuch ke liye ensconce hai .

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