10 new English words for 11 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 Ambit (noun)

Ambit  - The scope, extent, or bounds of something.

The scope, extent, or bounds of something.

Hindi meaning: सीमा

Synonyms: Range, Limit, Border, Boundary, Scope, Extension

Antonyms: Limitlessness, Freedom, Infinity, Perpetuity, Vastness

Example: Apart from these, however, he was heavily engaged in teaching and writing outside of his normal <strong>ambit. </strong>

Trick: Inke Ambit ki koi limit nhi hai.

2 Heyday (noun)

Heyday  - The period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, activity, or vigour.

The period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, activity, or vigour.

Hindi meaning: उमंग का समय

Synonyms: Prime Time, Culmination, Pinnacle, Zenith

Antonyms: Low Point, Nadir, Bottom

Example: This all changed by the time opera reached its <strong>heyday</strong>.

Trick: Ye day inki life ka Heyday tha.

3 Legatee (noun)

Legatee  - A person who receives a legacy.

A person who receives a legacy.

Hindi meaning: वसीयत करने वाला

Synonyms: Proprietor, Seigneur, Landowner

Antonyms: Leaser, Renter

Example: The hostess pertinently remarked that she, as eldest son, might surely rank among the millionaire's<strong>legatees. </strong>

Trick: Legally hi aap Legatee ban sakte hai

4 Swathe (verb)

Swathe  - Wrap in several layers of fabric.

Wrap in several layers of fabric.

Hindi meaning: लपेटना

Synonyms: Swaddle, Cover, Wrap, Bind

Antonyms: Uncover, Unveil, Unwrap, Expose, Reveal

Example: The monsoon showers are here again to <strong>swathe</strong> the State in a watery blanket.

Trick: Swathe karna swaddle karna ek hi baat hai.

5 Larceny (noun)

Larceny  - Theft of personal property.

Theft of personal property.

Hindi meaning: चोरी

Synonyms: Burglary, Pilfering, Robbery, Purloin, Flich

Example: The most prevalent property crimes are <strong>larceny, </strong> theft, burglary, and robbery.

Trick: Lack of safety se Larceny ho gyi.

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6 Plethora (noun)

Plethora  - A large or excessive amount of something.

A large or excessive amount of something.

Hindi meaning: बहुतायत

Synonyms: Overabundance, Plenty, Profusion, Surplus, Superfluity, Glut

Antonyms: Lack, Need, Scarcity, Rarity, Little, Few

Example: Libraries have a <strong>plethora</strong> of books and movies to choose from.

Trick: Thora thora karke Plethora amount collect kr liya.

7 Largesse (noun)

Largesse  - Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

Hindi meaning: दानशीलता उदारता

Synonyms: Donation, Philanthropy, Benevolence, Generosity, Leniency

Antonyms: Unkindness, Avarice, Greed, Malice, Corruptness, Debasement

Example: Thanks to the <strong>largesse</strong> of the airline caterers, they have lived like kings ever since.

Trick: Large dil wale log Largesse log.

8 Expediency (noun)

Expediency  - The quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral; convenience.

The quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral; convenience.

Hindi meaning: कार्यसाधकता मुनाफ़ा

Synonyms: Practicality, Expedience, Expedient, Contrivance

Antonyms: Impracticality, Impossibility, Inapplicability, Uselessness, Worthlessness

Example: He could never be induced to suit his action to the political <strong>expediency</strong> of the moment.

Trick: Experience hone se Expediency aa jati hai.

9 Overwhelmingly (adjective)

Overwhelmingly  - To a very great degree or with a great majority.

To a very great degree or with a great majority.

Hindi meaning: अत्यधिक रूप से

Synonyms: Profuse, Immense, Enormous, Formidable, Stupendous

Antonyms: Mildly, Gently, Non-Violently, Quietly

Example: People <strong>overwhelmingly</strong> believed the future would be better, and they were right.

Trick: Itne ache over se sab Overwhelmingly khush ho gye the.

10 Secession (noun)

Secession  - The action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state.

The action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state.

Hindi meaning: अपगमन

Synonyms: Breakaway, Dissension, Separation, Disunion

Antonyms: Contract, Agreement, Annexure, Bond, Appendage

Example: The interval of <strong>secession</strong> was perhaps the happiest in his life.

Trick: Separation karna Secession karna ek hi baat hai.

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