10 new English words for 25 December 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 Muse (verb)

Muse  - To think about something carefully and for a long time:

To think about something carefully and for a long time:

Hindi meaning: सोच विचार में डूबना

Synonyms: Ponder, Meditate, Contemplate, Ruminate

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard

Example: I began to <strong>muse</strong> about the possibility of starting my own business.

Trick: apni Muse time ko use kro.

2 Disparaging (adjective)

Disparaging  - Expressing the opinion that something is of little worth.

Expressing the opinion that something is of little worth.

Hindi meaning: अपमानित करनेवाला

Synonyms: Demeaning, Denigrative, Deprecatory, Pejorative

Antonyms: Complimentary, Laudative, Adulatory

Example: He made <strong>disparaging</strong> comments about the lack of talent among the musical performers.

Trick: aese paragraph likha ki class me Disparaging kiya mam ne.

3 Antique (adjective)

Antique  - Dating or surviving from the distant past.

Dating or surviving from the distant past.

Hindi meaning: प्राचीन

Synonyms: Ancient, Antediluvian, Antiquated, Primeval

Antonyms: Modern, New, Recent, Contemporary

Example: The store displayed <strong>antique</strong> books that were once read during the 1900s.

Trick: Ye aunty Antique lag rhi hai.

4 Exotic (adjective)

Exotic  - Unusual and exciting because of coming   from far away, especially a tropical country.

Unusual and exciting because of coming from far away, especially a tropical country.

Hindi meaning: विदेशी, अनोखा

Synonyms: Strange, Peculiar, Foreign, Alien

Antonyms: Familiar, Native, Ordinary, Usual

Example: When I saw the <strong>exotic</strong> fruit, I was excited about eating something from a different nation.

Trick: Exorbitant example Exotic hote hai.

5 Prosaic (adjective)

Prosaic  - Without interest, imagination, and excitement:

Without interest, imagination, and excitement:

Hindi meaning: फीका, नीरस

Synonyms: Commonplace, Mundane, Banal, Dull

Antonyms: Exceptional, Extraordinary, Interesting

Example: The masses were too preoccupied by <strong>prosaic</strong> day-to-day concerns.

Trick: Ye pro kabaddi league Prosaic nhi hai.

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6 Resentment (noun)

Resentment  - A feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like:

A feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like:

Hindi meaning: नाराजगी, क्रोध

Synonyms: Bitterness, Rancor, Acrimony, Pique

Antonyms: Contentment, Delight, Gratification

Example: Some residents expressed <strong>resentment</strong> of the intense police presence.

Trick: Resent kr diya to Resentment ho gya.

7 Petition (noun)

Petition  - An earnest request.

An earnest request.

Hindi meaning: याचिका, विनती

Synonyms: Request, Beseech, Solicit, Appeal

Antonyms: Reply, Answer

Example: I signed a <strong>petition</strong> against the proposed closure of the local hospital today.

Trick: Usne sabhi pet ko lekar Petition lga di hai.

8 Expounder (noun)

Expounder  - A Person Who Actively Supports Or Favors A Cause.

A Person Who Actively Supports Or Favors A Cause.

Hindi meaning: समर्थक

Synonyms: Apostle, Advocate, Proponent, Backer

Antonyms: Adversary, Antagonist, Opponent

Example: He is an articulate <strong>expounder</strong> of the liberal position on the issue.

Trick: Pound ke sabhi Expounder hai yha.

9 Burgeoning (adjective)

Burgeoning  - Growing or developing quickly.

Growing or developing quickly.

Hindi meaning: तेजी से बढ़ना

Synonyms: Thriving, Flourishing, Prospering

Antonyms: Fading, Dwindling, Shrinking

Example: The company hoped to profit from the <strong>burgeoning</strong> communications industry.

Trick: Burger ki demand Burgeoning ho rhi hai.

10 Vanity (noun)

Vanity  - Inflated pride in oneself or one's appearance;

Inflated pride in oneself or one's appearance;

Hindi meaning: घमंड

Synonyms: Conceit, Ego, Narcissism, Vainglory

Antonyms: Humbleness, Humility, Modesty

Example: She described her accomplishments without exaggeration or <strong>vanity. </strong>

Trick: Is city me bhout Vanity log hai.

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