10 new English words for 10 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 Adultery (noun)

Adultery  - A sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse.

A sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse.

Hindi meaning: व्यभिचार, बेवफ़ाई

Synonyms: Fornication, Infidelity, Cuckoldry, Perfidiousness

Antonyms: Faithfulness, Fidelity, Allegiance

Example: <strong>Adultery </strong>is the cause of many divorces.

2 Dichotomy (noun)

Dichotomy  - A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Hindi meaning: बड़ा अंतर, द्विभाजन

Synonyms: Division, Separation, Contrast, Disjunction

Antonyms: Similarity, Agreement, Likeness, Sameness

Example: There is a rigid <strong>dichotomy</strong> between science and mysticism.

3 Guillotine (noun)

Guillotine  - A machine with a heavy blade sliding vertically in grooves, used for beheading people.

A machine with a heavy blade sliding vertically in grooves, used for beheading people.

Hindi meaning: सिर काटने का एक प्रकार का यन्त्र

Synonyms: Behead, Decapitate, Decollate, Execute

Example: She was condemned to death by <strong>guillotine</strong> on the 8th of December 1793

4 Echelon (noun)

Echelon  - A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.

A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.

Hindi meaning: उपाधि स्तर, पदानुक्रम

Synonyms: Level, Rank, Grade, Position, Order

Example: He reached the upper <strong>echelons</strong> of government.

5 Ramification (noun)

Ramification  - A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.

A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव, असर, परिणामस्वरूप

Synonyms: Consequences, Repercussions, Implications, Result, Aftermath

Antonyms: Cause, Reason, Origin, Source

Example: Jason was shocked when he learned the <strong>ramification</strong> of his cheating was immediate expulsion from the university.

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6 Sanctity (noun)

Sanctity  - The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly.

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly.

Hindi meaning: पवित्रता, शुद्धता

Synonyms: Holiness, Sacredness, Inviolability, Hallowedness

Antonyms: Blasphemousness, Irreverence, Sacrilegiousness, Impiety

Example: The <strong>sanctity</strong> of the elderly nun shone through in her every word and gesture.

7 Abdication (noun)

Abdication  - The formal act of stepping down from something, especially a king giving up the throne.

The formal act of stepping down from something, especially a king giving up the throne.

Hindi meaning: राजगद्दी का त्याग करना

Synonyms: Relinquishment, Resignation, Renunciation, Abnegation

Antonyms: Coronation, Acceptance, Usurp, Seize

Example: Edward VIII did not marry until after his <strong>abdication. </strong>

8 Barbarous (adjective)

Barbarous  - Extremely brutal.

Extremely brutal.

Hindi meaning: क्रूर, बर्बर, असभ्य

Synonyms: Atrocious, Fiendish, Vicious, Inhumane, Uncivilised

Antonyms: Benign, Compassionate, Humane, Civilized

Example: Many people find the brutal killing of pigs on farms to be <strong>barbarous. </strong>

9 Regressive (adjective)

Regressive  - Returning to a former or less developed state.

Returning to a former or less developed state.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिगामी, पीछे की ओर लौटनेवाला

Synonyms: Retrogressive, Relapsing, Deteriorating, Receding

Antonyms: Progressive, Forward, Advancing

Example: It is very, very disappointing to hear that because it is a <strong>regressive</strong> way of thinking.

10 Subversion (noun)

Subversion  - The act of trying to destroy or damage an established system or government.

The act of trying to destroy or damage an established system or government.

Hindi meaning: राजद्रोह, तख़्ता पलट

Synonyms: Sabotage, Overthrow, Treason, Sedition, Mutiny

Antonyms: Salvation, Compliance

Example: He was found guilty of <strong>subversion</strong> and imprisoned.

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