10 new English words for 25 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 Recalcitrant (adjective)

Recalcitrant  - Unwilling to obey orders or to do what should be done.

Unwilling to obey orders or to do what should be done.

Hindi meaning: आज्ञा न माननेवाला

Synonyms: Intractable, Contumacious Recusant, Unruly

Antonyms: Amenable, Compliant, Conformable, Docile

Example: The <strong>recalcitrant</strong> teenager gets into trouble every day.

Trick: Recall na kre parents ki baat isliye mehnat kr lo kyuki aap bi recalcitrant hai.

2 Amnesty (noun)

Amnesty  - An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offences.

An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offences.

Synonyms: Pardon, Reprieve Absolution, Forgiveness

Antonyms: Penalty, Punishment, Conviction, Retribution

Example: Most political prisoners were freed under the terms of the <strong>amnesty</strong>.

Trick: Aam logo ko amnesty mil jati hai.

3 Hegemony (noun)

Hegemony  - The predominant influence of one group over another.

The predominant influence of one group over another.

Hindi meaning: प्राधान्य

Synonyms: Leadership, Dominance Supremacy, Ascendancy, Mastery

Antonyms: Helplessness, Weakness, Powerlessness, Impotence,

Example: The president of the company has <strong>hegemony</strong> over his employees.

Trick: Haj pe Hegemony nhi hai.

4 Collaborate (verb)

Collaborate  - Work jointly on an activity or project.

Work jointly on an activity or project.

Hindi meaning: सहयोग, मिलकर काम करना

Synonyms: Affiliate, Associate, Combine, Confederate

Antonyms: Divide, Separate, Divorce

Example: He <strong>collaborated</strong> with him on numerous hotel projects.

Trick: High rate pe collaborate karke kam karte hai sabi.

5 Blatant (noun)

Blatant  - (Of Bad Behaviour) Done Openly And Unashamedly.

(Of Bad Behaviour) Done Openly And Unashamedly.

Hindi meaning: खुल्लम-खुल्ला, स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Flagrant, Conspicuous, Shameless, Brazen

Antonyms: Concealed, Hidden, Inconspicuous, Unnoticeable

Example: When the judge heard the defendant’s <strong>blatant</strong> lie, he became very angry.

Trick: Bla bla karne se bdiya hai blatant baat kre.

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6 Denounce (verb)

Denounce  - Publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Hindi meaning: निंदा करना, आरोप लगा देना

Synonyms: Condemn, Criticize Castigate, Vilify

Antonyms: Eulogize, Exalt, Extol, Consecrate

Example: The film was <strong>denounced</strong> for the way it portrayed its female characters.

Trick: Annouce karke denounce nhi .

7 Bulwark (noun)

Bulwark  - Something that protects you from dangerous or unpleasant situations or a defensive wall.

Something that protects you from dangerous or unpleasant situations or a defensive wall.

Hindi meaning: रक्षण-साधन

Synonyms: Rampart, Bastion, Fortification Shield, Defence

Antonyms: Assail, Assault, Attack,

Example: Vaccines act as a <strong>bulwark</strong> against many childhood diseases.

Trick: Daily walk aapko diseases se bulwark kregi.

8 Notoriously (adverb)

Notoriously  - In a way that is famous for something bad:

In a way that is famous for something bad:

Hindi meaning: कुख्यात रूप से

Synonyms: Ignominious, Infamous, Prominent, Renowned

Antonyms: Anonymous, Nameless, Obscure

Example: He was involved in crime - most <strong>notoriously</strong>, a series of armed robberies.

Trick: Note ki copy karte hai notorious log.

9 Credibly (adverb)

Credibly  - In a believable and convincing way.

In a believable and convincing way.

Hindi meaning: विश्वासपूर्वक

Synonyms: Believably, Plausibly, Realistically, Feasibly

Antonyms: Incredibly, Unbelievably, Implausibly

Example: He was the only figure who could <strong>credibly</strong> run the country.

Trick: Credit card milta hai credible logo ko.

10 Vantage point (noun)

Vantage point  - A place or position affording a good view of something.

A place or position affording a good view of something.

Hindi meaning: नज़रिया

Synonyms: Viewpoint, Standpoint, Outlook, Perspective, Angle

Example: From my <strong>vantage</strong> point I could see into the front garden.

Trick: Win ke liye acha vantage point chahiye.

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