10 new English words for 1 March 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 Legion (noun)

Legion  - A large number or a large part of an army.

A large number or a large part of an army.

Hindi meaning: विशाल संख्या, फौज

Synonyms: Horde, Throng, Multitude, Profusion

Antonyms: Individual, Limited, Countable, Few

Example: A <strong>legion</strong> of fans surrounded Michael, begging for an autograph.

Trick: Is region me Legion forces laga rakhi hai hume.

2 Paradigm (noun)

Paradigm  - A model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something.

A model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something.

Hindi meaning: मिसाल

Synonyms: Paragon, Archetype, Exemplar, Prototype, Quintessential

Example: Handsome, intelligent, and kind, Trent is the <strong>paradigm</strong> of the perfect man.

Trick: Paragon ki sab Paradigm dete hai.

3 Lexicon (noun)

Lexicon  - The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.

The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.

Hindi meaning: शब्दकोश

Synonyms: Dictionary, Glossary, Wordbook, Terminology, Thesaurus

Example: Since I am not a software engineer, I could not understand the <strong>lexicon</strong> used by the programmers who joined me at my table in the cafeteria.

Trick: Lazy logo ki bi apni Lexicon hoti hai.

4 Adversaries (noun)

Adversaries  - One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Hindi meaning: विरोधी

Synonyms: Antagonist, Combatant, Rival, Nemesis

Antonyms: Allies, Supporters, Cronies

Example: If you don’t believe in yourself, then you are your worst <strong>adversary</strong>.

Trick: Sahi advise nhi lete Adversaries.

5 Imminent (adjective)

Imminent  - About to happen.

About to happen.

Hindi meaning: अभी होने वाला

Synonyms: Impending, Forthcoming, Approaching, Looming, Inevitable

Antonyms: Distant, Far-Off, Remote, Bygone, Erstwhile

Example: Without the government funding, the closing of the school is <strong>imminent. </strong>

Trick: Inme se kuch bi Imminent ho sakta hai.

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6 Pre-emptive (adjective)

Pre-emptive - A step taken to prevent an undesirable action.

A step taken to prevent an undesirable action.

Hindi meaning: आगे बढ़कर रोकथाम के लिए किया गया, अग्रकय

Synonyms: Preventive, Inhibitory, Deterrent, Precautionary, Early

Antonyms: Permissiv, Late

Example: The country took <strong>preemptive</strong> action against the perceived enemy.

Trick: Empty kar diya terrorist ka area Pre-emptive strike kr ke

7 Injunction (noun)

Injunction  - An authoritative warning or order.

An authoritative warning or order.

Hindi meaning: आदेश

Synonyms: Behest, Order, Command, Mandate, Decree

Antonyms: Appeal, Entreaty, Petition, Plea

Example: The king issues an <strong>injunction</strong> that no one should wander the streets after curfew.

Trick: Main Junction se Injunction dete hai.

8 Veteran (noun)

Veteran  - A person who has had long experience in a particular field.

A person who has had long experience in a particular field.

Hindi meaning: अनुभवी व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Expert, Virtuoso, Maestro, Adroit, Proficient

Antonyms: Novice, Apprentice, Neophyte, Amateur, Rookie

Example: The military <strong>veteran</strong> has served in the Indian Army for more than twenty years.

Trick: Ye Veteran runner run kar rhe hai.

9 Recourse (noun)

Recourse  - Using something as a way of getting help, especially in a difficult  situation.

Using something as a way of getting help, especially in a difficult situation.

Hindi meaning: सहारा, उपाय, साधन

Synonyms: Resort, Expedient, Possibility, Alternative, Option

Antonyms: Blockage, Hindrance, Obstruction, Stop

Example: Since the insurance company will not pay for Tim’s deck damage, Tim’s only <strong>recourse</strong> is a bank loan.

Trick: Wifistudy ke course ka sabko Recourse hai.

10 Punitive (adjective)

Punitive  - Inflicting or intended as punishment.

Inflicting or intended as punishment.

Hindi meaning: दंडात्मक

Synonyms: Penalizing, Disciplinary, Retributive, Penal

Antonyms: Reprieving, Remitting, Absolving, Condoning

Example: The federal government will take <strong>punitive</strong> action against the company that polluted the river.

Trick: Punishment milna Punitive milna ek hi baat hai.

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