10 new English words for 12 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 Topple (verb)

Topple  - Meaning: remove (a government or person in authority) from power; overthrow.

Meaning: remove (a government or person in authority) from power; overthrow.

Hindi meaning: हटा देना

Synonyms: Oust, Depose, Unseat, Overturn, Dislodge, Eject, Dethrone

Antonyms: Vest, Enthrone, Install, Appoint, Retain

Example: This scandal could <strong>topple</strong> the government.

Trick: Topper ko Topple kar diya.

2 Pernicious (adjective)

Pernicious  - Meaning: having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

Meaning: having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

Hindi meaning: हानिकारक

Synonyms: Noxious, Baleful, Pestilent, Detrimental, Deleterious

Antonyms: Innocuous, Wholesome, Benign, Salubrious, Salutary

Example: Smoking is <strong>pernicious</strong>.

Trick: Precious chize Pernicious hai.

3 Stipulation (noun)

Stipulation  - Meaning: a condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement.

Meaning: a condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement.

Hindi meaning: शर्त

Synonyms: Precondition, Proviso, Prerequisite, Rider, Caveat

Example: The only <strong>stipulation</strong> the building society makes is that house must be insured.

Trick: Stupid logo ki Stipulation mat manao.

4 Wangle (verb)

Wangle  - Meaning: obtain (something that is desired) by persuading others to comply or by manipulating events.

Meaning: obtain (something that is desired) by persuading others to comply or by manipulating events.

Hindi meaning: अपना काम निकालना, ठगना

Synonyms: Finagle, Manipulate, Orchestrate, Contrive, Machinate

Antonyms: Muff, Mishandle, Fumble

Example: We managed to <strong>wangle</strong> a few days' leave.

Trick: Apna angle dikhake Wangle krte hai.

5 Esoteric (adjective)

Esoteric  - Meaning: intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

Meaning: intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

Hindi meaning: गूढ़, गुप्त

Synonyms: Arcane, Abstruse, Obscure, Recherché, Recondite, Cryptic, Delphic, Enigmatic

Antonyms: Exoteric, Familiar, Superficial, Shallow

Example: Some words are really too <strong>esoteric</strong> for this dictionary.

Trick: ISRO ke pass bht sari Esoteric facts hai.

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6 Prolix (adjective)

Prolix  - Meaning: (of speech or writing) using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy.

Meaning: (of speech or writing) using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy.

Hindi meaning: अति विस्‍तृत

Synonyms: Verbose, Protracted, Interminable, Pleonastic

Antonyms: Concise, Terse, Succinct, Compact, Laconic, Curt

Example: The author's <strong>prolix</strong> style has done nothing to encourage sales of the book.

Trick: Protest me Prolix kam me lete hai.

7 Intricacy (noun)

Intricacy  - Meaning: the quality of being intricate; details, especially of an involved or perplexing subject.

Meaning: the quality of being intricate; details, especially of an involved or perplexing subject.

Hindi meaning: गूढ़ता, जटिलता

Synonyms: Complexity, Complicacy, Involution, Entanglement, Perplexity

Antonyms: Simplicity, Plainness, Openness

Example: The work shows a suitable interplay of scope of inquiry and <strong>intricacy</strong> of discussion.

Trick: International Events me bhout Intricacy hoti hai.

8 Denigrate (verb)

Denigrate  - Meaning: criticize unfairly.

Meaning: criticize unfairly.

Hindi meaning: बदनाम करना

Synonyms: Disparage, Deprecate, Slander, Besmirch, Vilify, Cast Aspersions, Calumniate

Antonyms: Laud, Extol, Commend, Praise

Example: It was unkind to <strong>denigrate</strong> her achievement.

Trick: Deni ko log Denigrate karte hai.

9 Squander (verb)

Squander  - Meaning: waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.

Meaning: waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.

Hindi meaning: गंवाना, अपव्यय करना

Synonyms: Waste, Misspend, Splurge, Pour Down The Drain, Lavish

Antonyms: Economize, Conserve, Hoard, Accumulate

Example: But I believe that Spain is likely to <strong>squander</strong> that advantage.

Trick: Splender kabi bi Squander nhi hoti.

10 Trifle (noun)

Trifle  - Meaning: a thing of little value or importance; a small amount of something

Meaning: a thing of little value or importance; a small amount of something

Hindi meaning: तुच्छ वस्तु, हल्की बात

Synonyms: Triviality, Bagatelle, Bauble, Trinket

Antonyms: Key Factor

Example: 10 rupees is a mere <strong>trifle</strong> to her.

Trick: Rifle ke saath Trifle nhi hoti.

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