10 new English words for 23 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 Muddied the waters (idioms)

Muddied the waters  - Make an issue or situation more confused or complicated.

Make an issue or situation more confused or complicated.

Hindi meaning: उलझाना

Synonyms: Obfuscate, Muddle, Befuddle

Antonyms: Explicate, Clarify

Example: His suggestions just <strong>muddied the waters</strong> further, rather than helping the situation.

Trick: Middle me aake condition aur Muddied the waters kr di.

2 Frenetic (adjective)

Frenetic  - Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.

Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.

Hindi meaning: अत्यधिक उत्तेजित

Synonyms: Frantic, Frenzied, Hectic, Manic

Antonyms: Tranquil, Balanced, Placid

Example: Yesterday the sales floor was even more <strong>frenetic</strong> than usual because of the big clearance sale.

Trick: Friends ke sath Frenetic ho jate hai.

3 Germane (adjective)

Germane  - Relevant to a subject under consideration.

Relevant to a subject under consideration.

Hindi meaning: मुनासिब

Synonyms: Pertinent, Felicitous, Appurtenant

Antonyms: Extraneous, Irrelevant, Inappropriate

Example: I do not have to answer your questions because they are not <strong>germane</strong> to the case!

Trick: Germany ki education Germane hai modern era ke.

4 Surreptitiously (adverb)

Surreptitiously  - In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention.

In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention.

Hindi meaning: चुपके, नज़र बचा कर

Synonyms: Furtively, Covertly, Clandestinely, Secretively

Antonyms: Publicly, Openly

Example: Joe <strong>surreptitiously</strong> had a look in the answer book.

Trick: Saap Surreptitiously attack karta hai.

5 Ponder (verb)

Ponder  - To think carefully about something for a long time before reaching a decision.

To think carefully about something for a long time before reaching a decision.

Hindi meaning: विचार करना

Synonyms: Contemplate, Ruminate, Mull

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Disregard

Example: Once the end credits started rolling, I <strong>pondered</strong> for a moment what I liked about the movie.

Trick: Pound ko dene se pheale Ponder krte hai.

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6 Transgress (verb)

Transgress  - To do something that is not allowed by a law, custom, or religion.

To do something that is not allowed by a law, custom, or religion.

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन करना

Synonyms: Contravene, Violate, Sin

Antonyms: Obey, Follow, Comply

Example: She obeyed his directions very punctually; perhaps she had no temptation to <strong>transgress</strong>.

Trick: Race me Transgress nhi karna chahiye.

7 Vindictive (adjective)

Vindictive  - Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिशोधी

Synonyms: Implacable, Malicious, Rancorous, Malevolent

Antonyms: Magnanimous, Munificent, Altruistic

Example: Although Harry claims he is not a <strong>vindictive</strong> person, he seemed pretty happy when he heard his abusive boss was getting fired.

Trick: Win ke liye Vindictive nhi hona chahiye.

8 Peremptorily (adjective)

Peremptorily - Leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal.

Leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal.

Hindi meaning: निर्णयात्मक ढंग से

Synonyms: Imperative, Dictatorial, Arbitrary

Example: Blaine, then secretary of state, refused <strong>peremptorily</strong> to listen to any explanations.

Trick: Decision temporary nhi parmanent hote hai Peremptorily me.

9 Ferret (adjective)

Ferret  - To search for something or someone, by looking in many places.

To search for something or someone, by looking in many places.

Hindi meaning: ढूंढ़ना

Synonyms: Rummage, Ransack, Hunt, Search

Antonyms: Hide, Overlook

Example: It's been difficult for reporters to <strong>ferret</strong> out the facts in this case.

Trick: Rat ko cat Ferret karti hai.

10 Irrefutable (adjective)

Irrefutable  - Impossible to deny or disprove.

Impossible to deny or disprove.

Hindi meaning: अखंडनीय

Synonyms: Incontrovertible, Irrefragable, Indisputable

Antonyms: Dubious, Arguable, Controversial

Example: The police arrested their suspect only after obtaining <strong>irrefutable</strong> proof he was the robber.

Trick: Refuse na ho sake vo baat Irrefutable hai.

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