10 new English words for 25 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 Defiant (adjective)

Defiant  - Meaning: showing defiance; having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

Meaning: showing defiance; having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

Hindi meaning: उपेक्षापूर्ण, विद्रोही

Synonyms: Intransigent, Obstinate, Recalcitrant, Pugnacious, Truculent, Obstreperous

Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Amenable, Tractable, Cooperative

Example: The terrorists sent a <strong>defiant</strong> message to the government.

Trick: defence krna chahiye Defiant logo se.

2 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 kr diya.

3 Crumble (verb)

Crumble  - Meaning: break or fall apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration.

Meaning: break or fall apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration.

Hindi meaning: टुकड़े टुकड़े करना

Synonyms: Disintegrate, Collapse, Fragment, Deteriorate, Perish, Moulder

Antonyms: Develop, Build, Ameliorate, Better, Improve

Example: The cliff face was starting to <strong>crumble</strong> into the sea.

Trick: rum ki bottle ke Crumble kr diye.

4 Long (verb)

Long  - Meaning: have a strong wish or desire.

Meaning: have a strong wish or desire.

Hindi meaning: अत्यन्त अभिलाषा करना

Synonyms: Yearn, Pine, Ache, Burn, Hunger, Thirst, Itch, Pant, Covet, Crave

Antonyms: Spurn, Hate, Loathe, Despise, Abominate

Example: After years of war, the people <strong>long</strong> for a lasting peace.

Trick: Long time aap kya Long krte hai vahi milta hai.

5 Beset (verb)

Beset  - Meaning: (of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently.

Meaning: (of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently.

Hindi meaning: व्याकुल करना, परेशान करना

Synonyms: Plague, Bedevil, Beleaguer, Bother

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Support, Succor

Example: The business has been <strong>beset</strong> with financial problems.

Trick: Career set nhi hota to janta Beset krti hai.

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6 Woe (noun)

Woe  - Meaning: great sorrow or distress (often used hyperbolically).

Meaning: great sorrow or distress (often used hyperbolically).

Hindi meaning: शोक, दुःख

Synonyms: Misery, Desolation, Melancholy, Torment, Dolour

Antonyms: Merriment, Gaiety, Jollity, Glee, Delirium, Felicity, Beatitude

Example: The country has been beset by economic <strong>woes</strong> for the past decade.

Trick: wo hmesha Woe me rehta hai.

7 Buttress (verb)

Buttress  - Meaning: increase the strength of or justification for.

Meaning: increase the strength of or justification for.

Hindi meaning: शक्ति बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Strengthen, Fortify, Underpin, Cement, Brace, Reinforce

Antonyms: Undermine, Weaken, Undercut, Impair

Example: You need more facts to <strong>buttress</strong> up your argument.

Trick: butter khane se Buttress ho jate hai.

8 Comrade (noun)

Comrade  - Meaning: a companion who shares one's activities or is a fellow member of an organization.

Meaning: a companion who shares one's activities or is a fellow member of an organization.

Hindi meaning: साथी, मित्र

Synonyms: Companion, Workmate, Ally, Confederate, Pal, Crony, Chum, Oppo

Antonyms: Foe, Rival, Antagonist, Adversary, Archenemy, Nemesis

Example: He rushed to help his <strong>comrade</strong>.

Trick: ride krte hai Comrade ke sath.

9 Soar (verb)

Soar  - Meaning: increase rapidly above the usual level.

Meaning: increase rapidly above the usual level.

Hindi meaning: बहुत वृद्धि होना

Synonyms: Escalate, Skyrocket, Ascend, Shoot Up, Zoom

Antonyms: Fall, Plummet, Slump, Nosedive, Plunge

Example: Air pollution will soon <strong>soar</strong> above safety levels.

Trick: Sun light se din me temperature Soar ho jata hai.

10 Culminate (verb)

Culminate  - Meaning: reach a climax or point of highest development.

Meaning: reach a climax or point of highest development.

Hindi meaning: समापन, पराकाष्ठा पर पहुंचना

Synonyms: Peak, Climax, Conclude, Terminate, Wind Up

Antonyms: Commence, Begin, Peter Out, Develop

Example: Their summer tour will <strong>culminate</strong> at a spectacular concert in London.

Trick: kal ka kam aaj Culminate kr liya.

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