10 new English words for 15 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 Spur (verb)

Spur  - Meaning: give an incentive or encouragement to (someone); promote the development of; stimulate

Meaning: give an incentive or encouragement to (someone); promote the development of; stimulate

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहित करना, उसकाना

Synonyms: Foment, Stimulate, Prod, Induce, Impel, Urge, Stir, Incite, Goad

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Deter, Hinder

Example: Her difficult childhood <strong>spurred</strong> her on to succeed.

Trick: Is baat pe ye Spur karte hai.

2 Penance (noun)

Penance  - Meaning: voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong.

Meaning: voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong.

Hindi meaning: प्रायश्चित, पछतावा

Synonyms: Atonement, Expiation, Contrition, Repentance, Penitence, Remorse

Antonyms: Indifference, Coldness

Example: They had confessed their sins and done their <strong>penance</strong>.

Trick: Anger me favorite pen thod diya ab Penance ho rha hai.

3 Unabashed (adjective)

Unabashed  - Meaning: not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

Meaning: not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

Hindi meaning: निर्लज्ज

Synonyms: Brazen, Unashamed, Barefaced, Blatant

Antonyms: Abashed, Sheepish, Ashamed, Hangdog, Repentant

Example: He seems <strong>unabashed</strong> by his recent defeat.

Trick: salman ash abi ki shaadi me Unabashed hai.

4 Prescient (adjective)

Prescient  - Meaning: having or showing knowledge of events before they take place.

Meaning: having or showing knowledge of events before they take place.

Hindi meaning: भविष्य ज्ञानी

Synonyms: Prophetic, Predictive, Visionary, Clairvoyant, Seer

Antonyms: Short-Sighted, Heedless, Careless

Example: It was a remarkably <strong>prescient</strong> vision.

Trick: Priest Prescient karte hai.

5 Corroboration (noun)

Corroboration  - Meaning: evidence which confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding; confirmation.

Meaning: evidence which confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding; confirmation.

Hindi meaning: संपुष्टि

Synonyms: Verification, Attestation, Ratification, Accreditation, Authentication

Antonyms: Refutation, Contradiction, Denial, Disproof, Rebuttal

Example: His possession of the gun is <strong>corroboration</strong> of his guilt.

Trick: collaboration karke Corroboration karte hai.

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6 Shear (verb)

Shear  - Shorn (Past form): Meaning: have something cut off

Shorn (Past form): Meaning: have something cut off

Hindi meaning: वंचित करना

Synonyms: Deprive, Bereave, Denude, Mulct

Antonyms: Indulge, Endow, Provide

Example: He was <strong>shorn</strong> of his money.

Trick: bad son ko property share se Shear kro.

7 Coveted (adjective)

Coveted  - Meaning: greatly desired or envied.

Meaning: greatly desired or envied.

Hindi meaning: वांछित

Synonyms: Longed-For, Sought-After, Wanted, Wished-For

Antonyms: Scorned, Despised, Detested, Hated

Example: They are this year's winners of the<strong> coveted</strong> trophy.

Trick: veto power ke liye sab Coveted hai.

8 Chastisement (noun)

Chastisement  - Meaning: punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

Meaning: punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

Hindi meaning: अनुशासनात्मक सज़ा

Synonyms: Castigation, Retribution, Nemesis, Reprimand, Rebuke

Antonyms: Forgiveness, Remission, Absolution, Pardon, Amnesty, Acquittal

Example: We should inflict severe <strong>chastisement</strong> on criminals.

Trick: punishment aur Chastisement ek hi baat hai.

9 Hauteur (noun)

Hauteur  - Meaning: haughtiness of manner; disdainful pride.

Meaning: haughtiness of manner; disdainful pride.

Hindi meaning: अभिमान, अहंकार

Synonyms: Superciliousness, Arrogance, Conceit, Snobbery, Hubris, Aplomb

Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Meekness, Shyness, Demureness

Example: She made matters worse by her <strong>hauteur</strong> in court.

Trick: Haughty aur Hauteur ek hi baat hai.

10 Repeal (verb)

Repeal  - Meaning: revoke or annul (a law or act of parliament).

Meaning: revoke or annul (a law or act of parliament).

Hindi meaning: निरसन, निरस्त करना

Synonyms: Revoke, Rescind, Annul, Quash, Abrogate

Antonyms: Enact, Validate, Approve, Sanction

Example: He plans to <strong>repeal</strong> a number of current policies.

Trick: Is appeal ko Repeal kiya .

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