10 new English words for 2 January 2019, 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 Hyperbolic (adjective)

Hyperbolic  - (of language) deliberately exaggerated.

(of language) deliberately exaggerated.

Hindi meaning: अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण

Synonyms: Exaggerated, Inflated, Grandiloquent, Extravagant

Antonyms: Belittlement, Disparagement, Understatement

Example: It was a <strong>hyperbolic</strong> speech.

Trick: Bht hylerbolic bolte hai politician.

2 Stalwart (noun)

Stalwart  - A loyal, reliable, and hard-working supporter of or participant in an organization or team.

A loyal, reliable, and hard-working supporter of or participant in an organization or team.

Hindi meaning: पक्का समर्थक

Synonyms: Proponents, Advocate, Devotee, Partisan

Antonyms: Rebel, Insurgent

Example: The <strong>stalwarts</strong> of the Labour Party.

Trick: Kuch bi ho jaye still ye log stalwart hai.

3 Poignancy (noun)

Poignancy  - The quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

The quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

Hindi meaning: मार्मिकता

Synonyms: Pathos, Piquancy, Sadness, Distress

Antonyms: Cheer, Joy, Happiness

Example: The fact that he was soon to die gave his words a special <strong>poignancy</strong>.

Trick: Work me pause aane se poignancy ho jati hai

4 Benign (adjective)

Benign  - Not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt.

Not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt.

Hindi meaning: जो घातक न हो

Synonyms: Anodyne, Harmless, Innocuous, Safe

Antonyms: Baleful, Baneful, Noxious, Pernicious

Example: When the doctor said my tumor was <strong>benign</strong>, I was so happy.

Trick: Be benign to everyone.

5 Travail (noun)

Travail  - Painful or laborious effort.

Painful or laborious effort.

Hindi meaning: कष्टपूर्ण या कड़ा परिश्रम

Synonyms: Donkeywork, Drudgery, Labor, Moil

Antonyms: Comfort, Play, Fun

Example: The firemen will have to <strong>travail</strong> all night long to extinguish the huge fire.

Trick: Acha scene dekne ke liye travel me travails bi aata hai.

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6 Aesthetic (adjective)

Aesthetic  - Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Hindi meaning: सौंदर्यात्मक

Synonyms: Alluring, Comely, Handsome, Ravishing

Antonyms: Grotesque, Hideous, Abhorrent, Abominable

Example: An <strong>aesthetic</strong> arrangement of the floral decorations.

Trick: Aesa art aesthetic art hai.

7 Hysterical (adjective)

Hysterical  - In a state of uncontrolled excitement or panic.

In a state of uncontrolled excitement or panic.

Hindi meaning: उन्मत्त, उन्मादी

Synonyms: Frantic, Frenzied, Agitated, Delirious

Antonyms: Calm, Composed, Serene

Example: Calm down. Don't get <strong>hysterical</strong>.

Trick: History me bht sare hysterical events hai.

8 Narcissistic (adjective)

Narcissistic  - Having or showing an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.

Having or showing an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.

Hindi meaning: आत्मकामी, आत्मरतिक

Synonyms: Egocentric, Conceited, Vainglorious, Selfish

Antonyms: Selfless, Sacrificing, Altruistic

Example: She is a <strong>narcissistic</strong> actress.

Trick: Ye nurse naecissistic hai.

9 Rectify (verb)

Rectify  - To remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from.

To remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from.

Hindi meaning: ठीक करना, सुधारना

Synonyms: Amend, Correct, Reform, Remedy

Antonyms: Falsify, Corrupt, Worsen

Example: Let me get the store manager, and heʼll <strong>rectify</strong> the invoice for your order.

Trick: Correct krna rectify kna ek hi baat hai.

10 Disguise (adjective)

Disguise  - Clothing put on to hide oneʼs true identity or imitate someone or something else.

Clothing put on to hide oneʼs true identity or imitate someone or something else.

Hindi meaning: वेष परिवर्तन

Synonyms: Camouflage, Veil, Mask, Conceal

Antonyms: Reveal, Expose, Unmask

Example: I put on dark glasses as a <strong>disguise</strong>.

Trick: Guess kro bus disguise person kro.

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