10 new English words for 24 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 Stench (noun)

Stench  - A strong and very unpleasant smell.

A strong and very unpleasant smell.

Hindi meaning: बदबू, दुर्गध

Synonyms: Fetor, Malodor, Reek, Stink

Antonyms: Aroma, Fragrance, Perfume

Example: The <strong>stench</strong> of rotting fish.

2 Left in the lurch (idioms)

Left in the lurch  - Abandon or desert someone in difficult situation.

Abandon or desert someone in difficult situation.

Hindi meaning: किसी को मुश्किल स्थिति में छोड़ देना

Synonyms: Forsake, Abandon, Stranded, Unassisted

Antonyms: Support, Help

Example: The manager will really leave me <strong>in the lurch</strong> if he decides to quit before this project is finished.

3 Modus operandi (noun)

Modus operandi  - A particular way or method of doing something.

A particular way or method of doing something.

Hindi meaning: काम करने का ढंग

Synonyms: Procedure, Manner, Approach, Method

Example: Every killer has his own special <strong>modus operandi</strong>.

4 Not bat an eyelid (idioms)

Not bat an eyelid - Show (or showing) no surprise or concern.

Show (or showing) no surprise or concern.

Hindi meaning: आश्चर्य नहीं होना

Synonyms: Indifferent, Unconcerned, Apathetic

Example: Mary didn't <strong>even bat an eyelid</strong> when I told her I was moving out.

5 Compunction (noun)

Compunction  - An uneasy feeling about the rightness of what one is doing or going to do.

An uneasy feeling about the rightness of what one is doing or going to do.

Hindi meaning: मलाल, झिझक

Synonyms: Qualm, Scruple, Remorse, Repentance

Antonyms: Sureness, Confidence

Example: The serial killer showed no <strong>compunction</strong> when his guilty verdict was announced.

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6 Propensity (noun)

Propensity  - An often intense natural inclination or preference.

An often intense natural inclination or preference.

Hindi meaning: झुकाव, सहजप्रवृत्ति

Synonyms: Affection, Affinity, Penchant, Predilection

Antonyms: Averseness, Disinclination, Dislike, Indisposition

Example: During hot days he had a <strong>propensity</strong> for walking around in just his boxers.

7 Ominous (adjective)

Ominous  - Being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come.

Being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come.

Hindi meaning: अमंगल

Synonyms: Ill-Boding, Inauspicious, Menacing, Minatory

Antonyms: Auspicious, Benign, Propitious, Prosperous

Example: Because of the <strong>ominous</strong> music, we knew something bad was about to happen in the movie.

8 Unimpeachable (adjective)

Unimpeachable  - Completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach.

Completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach.

Hindi meaning: दोषरहित

Synonyms: Irreproachable, Impeccable, Blameless, Culpable

Antonyms: Reproachable, Blameworthy, Culpable

Example: Most of the voters saw the candidate as <strong>unimpeachable</strong> and completely trusted his every word.

9 Saga (noun)

Saga  - A long, involved story, account, or series of incidents.

A long, involved story, account, or series of incidents.

Hindi meaning: कथा

Synonyms: Legend, Epic, Chronicle, Tale

Example: The <strong>saga</strong> about the vampire family was spread into five separate novels.

10 Scrutiny (noun)

Scrutiny  - Critical observation or examination.

Critical observation or examination.

Hindi meaning: जांच

Synonyms: Peruse, Audit, Inspection, Investigation

Example: Every aspect of local government was placed under <strong>scrutiny</strong>.

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