10 new English words for 18 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 Lynch (verb)

Lynch  - To put to death (as by hanging) by mob action without legal approval or permission

To put to death (as by hanging) by mob action without legal approval or permission

Hindi meaning: बिना मुकदमे मार डालना

Synonyms: Execute, Assassinate, Hang, Slay

Example: The accused killer was <strong>lynched</strong> by an angry mob.

Trick: Lunch ko lekar Lynching ho jati hai.

2 Dereliction (noun)

Dereliction - The shameful failure to fulfil one's obligations.

The shameful failure to fulfil one's obligations.

Hindi meaning: कर्तव्य या कर्म में चूक

Synonyms: Delinquency, Misconduct, Negligence, Irresponsibility

Antonyms: Observance, Heedfulness

Example: Due to the <strong>dereliction</strong> in the performance of her duties, the nanny was fired because she would go to parties instead of watching the baby.

Trick: Direction se alag jane pe Dereliction hota hai.

3 Abetting (verb)

Abetting  - Encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense.

Encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense.

Hindi meaning: बुरे काम के लिये उकसाना

Synonyms: Incite, Assist, Ferment, Instigate

Antonyms: Hinder, Obstruct, Deter, Thwart

Example: He was not guilty of murder but was guilty of aiding and <strong>abetting</strong> others

Trick: Betting ke liye Abetting karte hai.

4 Cognizance (adjective)

Cognizance - To have awareness or knowledge of something.

To have awareness or knowledge of something.

Hindi meaning: पूर्ण जानकार होना, ज्ञान

Synonyms: Awareness, Consciousness, Knowledge, Perception

Antonyms: Obliviousness, Negligence, Ignorance

Example: Any <strong>cognizance</strong> about a crime should be reported to the police.

Trick: Koun Cognizance ko admire nhi karta.

5 Coercion (noun)

Coercion - The action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

The action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Hindi meaning: ज़बरदस्ती

Synonyms: Compulsion, Constraint, Duress, Force

Antonyms: Consent, Permission, Convincing, Persuasion

Example: The bully tried to <strong>coerce</strong> the small kids into giving him their lunch money.

Trick: Parents ko kisi bache ko course me admission Coercion nhi karna chaiye.

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6 Sterling (adjective)

Sterling - (of a person or their work or qualities) excellent or valuable.

(of a person or their work or qualities) excellent or valuable.

Hindi meaning: शानदार, उत्कृष्ट

Synonyms: Exceptional, Outstanding, Splendid, Magnificent

Antonyms: Awful, Execrable, Inferior, Wretched

Example: This organization does <strong>sterling</strong> work for youngsters.

Trick: Star player Sterling hote hai

7 Penury (idioms)

Penury - The state of being very poor; extreme poverty.

The state of being very poor; extreme poverty.

Hindi meaning: मुख्य विषय से ध्यान हटाना

Synonyms: Impecuniousness, Impoverishment, Indigence, Destitution

Antonyms: Wealth, Affluence, Sumptuousness, Opulence

Example: My uncle wasted his fortune and died in <strong>penury. </strong>

Trick: Pen sath rahega to kabhi Penury nhi honge.

8 Atonement (noun)

Atonement - The act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing;

The act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing;

Hindi meaning: प्रायश्चित करना

Synonyms: Expiation, Reparation, Redemption, Amends

Example: He wanted to find a way to make <strong>atonement</strong> for his sins.

Trick: Tez tone me baat karne ke baad Atonement kar lena chahiye.

9 Caveats (noun)

Caveats - A warning of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.

A warning of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.

Hindi meaning: चेतावनी

Synonyms: Warning, Caution, Proviso

Example: He agreed to the interview, with the <strong>caveat</strong> that he could approve the final article.

Trick: Kam eat karne ka Caveat do.

10 Solidarity (noun)

Solidarity - A feeling of unity between people who have the same interests, goals, etc.

A feeling of unity between people who have the same interests, goals, etc.

Hindi meaning: एकजुटता

Synonyms: Unanimity, Camaraderie, Comradeship, Cohesion

Antonyms: Discord, Dissension, Hostility, Variance

Example: All of the marchers wore matching t-shirts to display strong>solidarity</strong> for their cause.

Trick: Solid hai desh jha Solidarity hai.

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