10 new English words for 11 February 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 Conclave (noun)

Conclave - A private meeting.

A private meeting.

Hindi meaning: गुप्त सभा

Synonyms: Symposium, Convention, Convocation ,Assembly, Conference

Example: The conclave of bishops elected the new pope .

Trick: Ye conferences conclave hua karti thi.

2 Double-edged sword (idiom)

Double-edged sword  - Something that can be both beneficial and problematic

Something that can be both beneficial and problematic

Hindi meaning: सकारात्मक और नकारात्मक दोनों प्रभाव वाली स्थिति।

Synonyms: .

Example: Fame is a two-edged sword bringing as many problems as it does privileges..

Trick: Bhout bar life me double condition aati hai jo double-edged sword hoti hai.

3 Diaspora (noun)

Diaspora - The dispersion or spread of any people from their original homeland.

The dispersion or spread of any people from their original homeland.

Hindi meaning: निर्गमन, जन विसर्जन

Synonyms: Emigration , Exodus, Egress, Expatriation

Antonyms: Influx, Arrival, Return

Example: After fleeing the Middle East, a large diaspora moved to Europe

Trick: This event is for diaspora of Indians.

4 Qualm (noun)

Qualm - A feeling of doubt or uncertainty about whether you are doing the right thing

A feeling of doubt or uncertainty about whether you are doing the right thing

Hindi meaning: हिचक

Synonyms: Compunction, Incertitude, Hesitation, Misgiving

Antonyms: Aplomb, Conviction, Certitude

Example: She had no qualms about lying to the police.

Trick: Kyu aap me qualm hoti hai jab aap shi ho.

5 Pandora’s box (idiom)

Pandora’s box  - A source of many troubles

A source of many troubles

Hindi meaning: भानुमती का पिटारा, परेशानियों का स्रोत

Synonyms: Exasperation, Nuisance, Irritant, Vexation

Antonyms: Delight, Joy, Pleasure

Example: Trying to fix the bug opened a Pandora's box of other issues with the computer.

Trick: Ye person box hai Pandora’s box hai.

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6 Ignominy (noun)

Ignominy - Public shame or disgrace.

Public shame or disgrace.

Hindi meaning: बदनामी

Synonyms: Infamy, Obloquy, Dishonour, Opprobrium

Antonyms: Encomium, Admiration, Respect

Example: After being confronted about the theft, the official left the room in ignominy

Trick: Jis desh ke bache mine me kam kre ye uske liye ignominy hai.

7 Solicit (verb)

Solicit - To make a request for.

To make a request for.

Hindi meaning: याचना करना

Synonyms: Beseech, Petition, Supplicate, Implore

Antonyms: Coerce, Compel, Constrain,

Example: He solicited him to join the team

Trick: Inki solicit bhout solid hoti thi.

8 Transgress (verb)

Transgress - To violate a command or law

To violate a command or law

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन करना

Synonyms: Infringe, Violate, Contravene

Antonyms: Obey, Follow, Comply, Conform

Example: He should have known better than to transgress the guidelines set down by the governing body.

Trick: Transpass karna transgress karna ek hi baat hai.

9 Marshal (verb)

Marshal - To assemble and make ready for action

To assemble and make ready for action

Hindi meaning: क्रमबद्ध रूप से इकट्ठा करना

Synonyms: Muster , Assemble, Align, Gather

Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Disarrange, Disorder

Example: They marshaled their forces for battle

Trick: Marshal car marshal me kadhi hai.

10 Confrontation (noun)

Confrontation - A fight or argument:

A fight or argument:

Hindi meaning: मुक़ाबला

Synonyms: Bicker, Altercation, Squabble, Wrangle

Antonyms: Concord, Harmony, Peace

Example: There were several violent confrontations between rival gangs

Trick: Front me aake hmesha confrontation karna chahiye.

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