10 new English words for 26 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 Stupefaction (adjective)

Stupefaction  - Stunned amazement or utter bewilderment.

Stunned amazement or utter bewilderment.

Hindi meaning: अति अचरज

Synonyms: Stupor, Astonishment, Startle, Confusion, Consternation

Antonyms: Dullness, Boredom, Unexcitement

Example: A look of <strong>stupefaction</strong> came over the stunned man’s face as he realized that his car had been stolen from the parking lot.

Trick: Stupid logo ki baato se Stupefaction me nhi aate hai.

2 Disingenuous (adjective)

Disingenuous  - (of a person or their behaviour) slightly dishonest, or not speaking the complete truth.

(of a person or their behaviour) slightly dishonest, or not speaking the complete truth.

Hindi meaning: कपटी

Synonyms: Deceitful, Dishonest, Devious, Duplicitous

Antonyms: Artless, Genuine, Guileless, Honest, Sincere

Example: <strong>Disingenuous</strong> individuals usually become successful by misleading others.

Trick: Indigenous log zyada Disingenuous hote hai.

3 Fortify (verb)

Fortify  - To make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure.

To make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure.

Hindi meaning: मज़बूत करना

Synonyms: Strengthen, Reinforce, Buttress, Consolidate, Bolster

Antonyms: Debilitate, Enfeeble, Enervate, Injure

Example: If you <strong>fortify</strong> a castle properly, you won't be affected by an attack.

Trick: Fort ko Fortify kiya war me.

4 Proscribe (verb)

Proscribe  - Forbid, especially by law.

Forbid, especially by law.

Hindi meaning: सहयोग, मिलकर काम करना

Synonyms: Forbid, Interdict, Outlaw, Prohibit

Antonyms: Sanction, Approve, Allow, Permit

Example: Regulations <strong>proscribe</strong> the use of electronic devices on board a plane while it is landing.

Trick: Subscribe karke sabne Proscribe kiya.

5 Revile (noun)

Revile  - Criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.

Criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.

Hindi meaning: गाली देना, धिक्कारना

Synonyms: Lambaste, Vituperate, Berate, Censure, Condemn

Antonyms: Praise, Extol, Eulogize, Applaud

Example: Many people <strong>reviled</strong> him for his callous behavior.

Trick: Revision krne me dhyan do Revile me nhi.

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6 Canard (noun)

Canard  - A false or unfounded report or story; especially : a fabricated report.

A false or unfounded report or story; especially : a fabricated report.

Hindi meaning: बेबुनियाद ख़बर, झूटी बात

Synonyms: Hoax, Fabrication, Tale, Story

Antonyms: Truth, Reality, Fact

Example: It's a popular <strong>canard</strong> that the actress died under scandalous circumstances.

Trick: Can he speak Canard ?

7 Coercive (adjective)

Coercive  - Relating to or using force or threats.

Relating to or using force or threats.

Hindi meaning: बलपूर्वक

Synonyms: Force, Compel, Oblige, Impel, Pressure

Antonyms: Gentle, Persuade, Convince

Example: The president relied on the <strong>coercive</strong> powers of the military.

Trick: Corrosion ko Coercive se hataya jata hai.

8 Infiltration (noun)

Infiltration  - To secretly penetrate, enter or gain access.

To secretly penetrate, enter or gain access.

Hindi meaning: घुसपैठ

Synonyms: Percolation, Penetration, Intrusion, Incursion,

Antonyms: Evacuation, Departure, Egress

Example: Cold air would <strong>infiltrate</strong> into the hall due to a space under the front door.

Trick: Filter kro border pe taki Infiltration na ho.

9 Credible (adjective)

Credible  - Worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable.

Worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable.

Hindi meaning: विश्वसनीय

Synonyms: Believable, Reliable, Plausible, Trustworthy, Cogent

Antonyms: Implausible, Improbable, Incredible

Example: Few people found his story <strong>credible</strong>.

10 Stricture (noun)

Stricture  - Severe criticism or disapproval of something.

Severe criticism or disapproval of something.

Hindi meaning: निंदा

Synonyms: Censure, Commination, Condemnation, Denunciation, Reproof

Antonyms: Commendation, Encomium, Eulogy, Tribute

Example: The churchʼs <strong>strictures</strong> on the morals and mores of contemporary society.

Trick: Hospital stature pe hai china gov. ko Stricture kar rhe the.

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