10 new English words for 9 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 Delineate (verb)

Delineate  - To describe something completely, including details:

To describe something completely, including details:

Hindi meaning: वर्णन करना, चित्रित करना

Synonyms: Limn, Portray, Describe, Define

Antonyms: Warp, Confuse, Garble, Distort

Example: The constitution carefully <strong>delineates</strong> the duties of the treasurer’s office.

Trick: Delhi ke bare me map Delineate karta hai.

2 Propensity (noun)

Propensity  - An established pattern of behavior.

An established pattern of behavior.

Hindi meaning: प्रवृत्ति

Synonyms: Tendency, Affinity, Proclivity , Predilection

Antonyms: Aversion, Odium, Repugnance

Example: My mother has a <strong>propensity</strong> to drink when she gets anxious.

Trick: Is city ki Propensity towards love hai

3 In pink of health (idioms)

In pink of  health  - In very good health.

In very good health.

Hindi meaning: तंदुरुस्त

Synonyms: Salubrious, Sanative, Sturdy, Robust

Antonyms: Infirm, Feeble, Frail, Sick

Example: It took a few weeks of bed rest, but I'm in <strong>the pink of health</strong> now.

Trick: Jinki health achi hai vo In pink of health hai.

4 Sedition (noun)

Sedition  - Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.

Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.

Hindi meaning: राज - द्रोह

Synonyms: Insurrection, Mutiny, Treason, Revolt, Provocation

Antonyms: Submission, Capitulation, Compliance

Example: The rebels were arrested for <strong>sedition</strong> when they protested outside of the dictator’s palace.

Trick: Tradition hai yha pe Sedition.

5 Counterfeit (adjective)

Counterfeit  - A fraudulent imitation of something else.

A fraudulent imitation of something else.

Hindi meaning: जाली

Synonyms: Forged, Simulated, Spurious, Sham

Antonyms: Genuine, Real, Authentic

Example: The man was arrested for making <strong>counterfeit</strong> money.

Trick: Inka counter attack Counterfeit hota hai.

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6 Eminence (noun)

Eminence  - Importance because of impressive achievements, character, or status.

Importance because of impressive achievements, character, or status.

Hindi meaning: श्रेष्ठता

Synonyms: Prestige, Stature, Distinction, Notability

Antonyms: Obscurity, Anonymity, Inferiority

Example: Stephen King’s <strong>eminence</strong> in writing horror novels has made him an instant best-seller.

Trick: Eminent logo ki kisi field me Eminence hoti hai.

7 Behest (noun)

Behest  - A person's orders or command.

A person's orders or command.

Hindi meaning: आदेश

Synonyms: Command, Order, Injunction, Instruction

Antonyms: Petition, Plea, Entreaty

Example: The meeting was called at the senator's <strong>behest</strong>.

Trick: Host ko Behest manna padta hai.

8 In the cross hairs (idioms)

In the cross hairs  - In a position in which other people are eager to criticize or attack.

In a position in which other people are eager to criticize or attack.

Hindi meaning: ध्यान का केंद्र

Synonyms: A Center Of Attention

Example: The CEO has been in <strong>the cross hairs</strong> of politicians and business people alike for his recent comments on immigration..

Trick: Aese hair style se aap In the cross hairs ho jate hai.

9 Oblivious (adjective)

Oblivious  - Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

Hindi meaning: बेख़बर

Synonyms: Inconscient, Absentminded, Clueless, Ignorant

Antonyms: Acquainted, Aware, Cognizant, Conscious

Example: In his drunken stupor, Fred was <strong>oblivious</strong> to the fact he was driving in the wrong lane.

Trick: Kai bar obvious baate pe bi Oblivious hona pdta hai.

10 Integrity (noun)

Integrity  - The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Hindi meaning: ईमानदारी, सत्यनिष्ठा

Synonyms: Probity, Rectitude, Virtue, Veracity

Antonyms: Mendacity, Deceit, Treachery, Iniquity

Example: My personal <strong>integrity</strong> will not let me lie to anyone.

Trick: Apke ander Integrity honi chahiye.

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