10 new English words for 27 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 Reprisal (noun)

Reprisal  - A retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime.

A retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिशोध, बदला

Synonyms: Requital, Retaliation, Retribution, Vengeance

Antonyms: Clemency, Lenity, Mercy

Example: The attack was in <strong>reprisal</strong> for the kidnapping of their leaders.

Trick: Praise nhi kiya to reprisal karne lga.

2 Reconnoiter (verb)

Reconnoiter  - Make a military observation of (a region).

Make a military observation of (a region).

Hindi meaning: अन्वेषण करना

Synonyms: Exploration, Investigation, Research, Probe

Antonyms: Overlook, Ignore

Example: An expedition <strong>reconnoitered</strong> the coast to find out the exact location of enemy forces.

Trick: Terminator Reconnoiter the movie me .

3 Dinghy (noun)

Dinghy  - A small sailing boat:

A small sailing boat:

Hindi meaning: कश्ती, डोंगी

Synonyms: Frigate, Corvette, Sailboat, Catamaran

Example: We went sailing on the secluded lake in a little two-person <strong>dinghy</strong>.

Trick: Din light me dinghy .

4 Indoctrination (noun)

Indoctrination  - The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.

The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.

Hindi meaning: दिमाग को भरने की स्थिति

Synonyms: Brainwashing, Inculcation, Teaching, Education

Example: I would never subject children to religious <strong>indoctrination</strong>.

Trick: Ache doctrine bnate hai indoctrination me.

5 Retrospect (noun)

Retrospect  - A usually critical look at a past event.

A usually critical look at a past event.

Hindi meaning: बीते हुए को याद करना

Synonyms: Review, Reminiscence, Reconsideration, Hindsight

Antonyms: Prospect, Preview, Forethought

Example: In <strong>retrospect</strong>, we should have saved more money for college.

Trick: Spectator ko yaad karte hai retrospect me.

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6 Anonymity (noun)

Anonymity  - The quality or state of being mostly or completely unknown.

The quality or state of being mostly or completely unknown.

Hindi meaning: गुमनामी

Synonyms: Inconspicuousness, Oblivion, Secrecy, Namelessness

Antonyms: Fame, Eminence, Renown

Example: The official spoke on condition of <strong>anonymity</strong>.

Trick: Unknown anonymous hai.

7 Recrimination (noun)

Recrimination  - A retaliatory accusation.

A retaliatory accusation.

Hindi meaning: परस्पर दोषारोपण

Synonyms: Countercharge, Criticism, Blame, Indictment

Antonyms: Absolution, Exoneration, Exculpation

Example: The discussion turned into a heated debate with <strong>recriminations </strong>flying back and forth.

Trick: Criminal recrimination karte hai.

8 Privy (adjective)

Privy  - Not known or meant to be known by the general populace.

Not known or meant to be known by the general populace.

Hindi meaning: गुप्त

Synonyms: Confidential, Esoteric, Intimate, Secret

Antonyms: Enunciated, Promulgated, Publicized

Example: <strong>Privy</strong> information on the current state of the peace negotiations.

Trick: Private baate Privy hai

9 Paradigmatic (verb)

Paradigmatic  - Constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated.

Constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated.

Hindi meaning: उदाहरणस्वरूप

Synonyms: Archetypal, Exemplary, Imitable, Quintessential

Antonyms: Syntagmatic, Ordinary, Normal

Example: If you want to see a <strong>paradigmatic</strong> icon of music, you should attend Sir Elton's concert.

Trick: Paragon ka paradigmatic dete hai.

10 Unfettered (adjective)

Unfettered  - Not confined or restricted.

Not confined or restricted.

Hindi meaning: मुक्त

Synonyms: Unbridled, Untrammeled, Unshackled, Free

Antonyms: Bound, Confined, Restrained, Constrained

Example: Once the bird was <strong>unfettered</strong> and out of the cage, it flew up into the sky.

Trick: Feet ko unfettered kro

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