10 new English words for 2 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 On a razor’s edge (idioms)

On a razor’s edge  - To the point of doing something risky or dangerous.

To the point of doing something risky or dangerous.

Hindi meaning: जोखिम भरा, खतरनाक

Synonyms: Risky, Precarious, Hazardous, Dicey, Perilous

Antonyms: Safe, Secure, Innocuous

Example: I like to live <strong>on the razor's edge</strong> sometimes and go skydiving.

2 Carry the can (idioms)

Carry the can - To take the blame for something, often another's mistakes or misdeeds:

To take the blame for something, often another's mistakes or misdeeds:

Hindi meaning: दोष अपने सिर लेना

Synonyms: Face the music, Shoulder the blame, Be the scapegoat, Be the fall guy

Example: Because i was the ceo, i had to <strong>carry the can</strong> for our company's collapse.

3 Enunciation (noun)

Enunciation - To state something clearly and often officially.

To state something clearly and often officially.

Hindi meaning: उच्चारण, घोषणा

Synonyms: Articulation, Elocution, Diction, Pronunciation

Example: In the speech, the leader <strong>enunciated</strong>his party's proposals for tax reform.

4 Split hairs (idioms)

Split hairs  - To make or focus on trivial or petty details, differences, or distinctions.

To make or focus on trivial or petty details, differences, or distinctions.

Hindi meaning: दोष ढूंढना

Synonyms: Nit-pick, Quibble, Pettifog, Pick holes in

Example: I actually think it was your responsibility, not Dave's, but let's not <strong>split hairs</strong> about it.

5 Transgression (noun)

Transgression  - An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct.

An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct.

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन, अपराध

Synonyms: Infringement, Contravention, Felony, Delinquency

Antonyms: Obedience, Nonviolence, Duty, Conduct

Example: Because of the company president’s malfeasance, he has been removed from his office.

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6 Recourse (noun)

Recourse  - A source of help in a difficult situation.

A source of help in a difficult situation.

Hindi meaning: उपाय, सहारा

Synonyms: Option, Possibility, Alternative, Resort, Expedient

Antonyms: Blockage, Obstruction

Example: Surgery may be the only <strong>recourse</strong>.

7 Grudgingly (adverb)

Grudgingly  - Unwillingly:

Unwillingly:

Hindi meaning: अनिच्छापूर्वक, अनचाहे रूप से

Synonyms: Reluctantly, Warily, Hesitantly, Resentfully

Antonyms: Willingly, Voluntarily, Happily

Example: He <strong>grudgingly</strong> accepted that he would retire after the general election.

8 Quip (verb)

Quip  - Make a witty remark.

Make a witty remark.

Hindi meaning: चतुराईपूर्ण उत्तर देना, चट् से जवाब देना

Synonyms: Jest, Pun, Epigram, Wisecrack, Gibe

Example: Flattery will get you nowhere,’ she <strong>quipped</strong>.

9 Deterrent (adjective)

Deterrent  - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Hindi meaning: निवारक

Synonyms: Fetter, Impediment, Inhibition Encumbrance

Antonyms: Catalyst, Stimulant

Example: The homeowner put up a fence around his garden as a <strong>deterrent</strong> for animals.

10 Testimony (noun)

Testimony  - Evidence or proof of something.

Evidence or proof of something.

Hindi meaning: गवाही, साक्ष्य, सबूत

Synonyms: Testament, Proof, Evidence, Confirmation, Witness

Antonyms: Disproof, Surmise, Refutation

Example: The reports are <strong>testimony</strong> to the many hours of research completed by this committee.

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