10 new English words for 9 April 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 Tarnish (verb)

Tarnish  - Meaning: make or become less valuable or respected

Meaning: make or become less valuable or respected

Hindi meaning: कलंकति करना

Synonyms: Stain, Traduce, Slur, Calumniate, Denigrate, Stigmatize

Antonyms: Cleanse, Honor, Ennoble, Dignify

Example: The affair could <strong>tarnish</strong> the reputation of the prime minister.

Trick: Tar lungs ko Tarnish kar deta hai.

2 Ascent (noun)

Ascent  - Meaning: an upward slope or path that one may walk or climb; a rise to a higher social or professional rank.

Meaning: an upward slope or path that one may walk or climb; a rise to a higher social or professional rank.

Hindi meaning: आरोहण, चढ़ाव

Synonyms: Acclivity, Incline, Slant, Soaring, Ascension

Antonyms: Descent, Decline, Declivity, Degradation, Dip

Example: His rapid <strong>ascent</strong> in the social scale was surprising.

Trick: As she Ascent there she became the first amputee women.

3 Eminent (adjective)

Eminent  - Meaning: (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere.

Meaning: (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere.

Hindi meaning: प्रख्यात

Synonyms: Prominent, Illustrious, Distinguished, Preeminent, Renowned, Exalted

Antonyms: Insignificant, Inferior, Ordinary, Unknown

Example: We are expecting the arrival of an <strong>eminent</strong> scientist.

Trick: Ye man bhout Eminent hai.

4 Pertinent (adjective)

Pertinent  - Meaning: relevant or applicable to a particular matter

Meaning: relevant or applicable to a particular matter

Hindi meaning: उचित, संगत

Synonyms: Apposite, Appropriate, Apt, Germane, Ad Rem

Antonyms: Irrelevant, Extraneous, Unfitting, Inconsequent

Example: The last point is particularly <strong>pertinent</strong> to today's discussion.

Trick: Per capita income Pertinent hai GDP ke.

5 Meddle (verb)

Meddle  - Meaning: interfere in something that is not one's concern.

Meaning: interfere in something that is not one's concern.

Hindi meaning: हस्तक्षेप करना

Synonyms: Tamper, Fiddle, Intervene, Interlope, Pry, Poke

Antonyms: Leave Alone, Avoid, Ignore

Example: I hope he doesn't try to <strong>meddle</strong> in my affairs.

Trick: Middle me aake Meddle karte hai.

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6 Scarce (adjective)

Scarce  - Meaning: (especially of food, money, or some other resource) insufficient for the demand.

Meaning: (especially of food, money, or some other resource) insufficient for the demand.

Hindi meaning: दुर्लभ, अल्प

Synonyms: Meager, Sparse, Paltry, Exiguous, Scant

Antonyms: Ample, Abundant, Plentiful, Copious, Profuse

Example: In desert areas, water is often <strong>scarce. </strong>

Trick: Scarce or sparse dono ka matlab same hai.

7 Acute (adjective)

Acute  - Meaning: (of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

Meaning: (of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

Hindi meaning: तीव्र, विकट

Synonyms: Severe, Critical, Dire, Drastic, Grave

Antonyms: Obtuse, Moderate, Negligible, Blunt

Example: The patient died from <strong>acute</strong> cerebral hemorrhage.

Trick: Cute bache ko Acute fever ho gya.

8 Harrowing (adjective)

Harrowing  - Meaning: acutely distressing.

Meaning: acutely distressing.

Hindi meaning: शोकजनक

Synonyms: Agonizing, Excruciating, Torturous, Tormenting, Traumatic

Antonyms: Pleasing, Gratifying, Calming, Bearable

Example: The film contained <strong>harrowing</strong> scenes of starving children.

Trick: Sorrow and Harrow ek hi baat hai.

9 Usher (verb)

Usher  - Meaning: show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Meaning: show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Hindi meaning: पथप्रदर्शन करना

Synonyms: Lead, Escort, Accompany, Shepherd

Antonyms: Follow, Tail, Chase After

Example: Perhaps his demise through age, ill-health or death might <strong>usher</strong> in an era of political instability.

Trick: Us ko Usher karte hai teacher .

10 Unpalatable (adjective)

Unpalatable  - Meaning: difficult to put up with or accept; not pleasant to taste.

Meaning: difficult to put up with or accept; not pleasant to taste.

Hindi meaning: असंतोषजनक, अखाद्य

Synonyms: Repugnant, Objectionable, Unwelcome, Unsavory

Antonyms: Palatable, Agreeable, Satisfactory, Sapid

Example: It is an <strong>unpalatable</strong> fact that rape makes a good news story.

Trick: Table pe se hata do Unpalatable food ko.

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