10 new English words for 26 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 Skirmish (noun)

Skirmish  - Meaning: an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets; a short argument.

Meaning: an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets; a short argument.

Hindi meaning: झड़प

Synonyms: Encounter, Conflict, Clash, Fray, Scrimmage, Fracas, Affray

Antonyms: Truce, Concord, Harmony, Accord, Agreement

Example: They were involved in a <strong>skirmish</strong> with rival fans.

Trick: Chinese movie me sky me Skirmish hoti hai.

2 Consensus (noun)

Consensus  - Meaning: general agreement.

Meaning: general agreement.

Hindi meaning: आम सहमति

Synonyms: Harmony, Concord, Consent, Accord, Unanimity, Unison, Concert

Antonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Discord, Altercation

Example: He was the first to break the <strong>consensus</strong> and criticize the proposal.

Trick: same sense se kam hua to Consensus hua.

3 Taboo (noun)

Taboo  - Meaning: a social or religious custom prohibiting a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing.

Meaning: a social or religious custom prohibiting a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing.

Hindi meaning: पाबंदी, निषेध

Synonyms: Prohibition, Proscription, Veto, Embargo, Interdict, Restriction, Anathema

Example: Alcohol is <strong>taboo</strong> in this tribe.

Trick: pak me tablet kam me nhi le sakte ye Taboo hai.

4 Flood (verb)

Flood  - Meaning: arrive in overwhelming amounts or quantities; completely fill or suffuse.

Meaning: arrive in overwhelming amounts or quantities; completely fill or suffuse.

Hindi meaning: ढेर लगाना

Synonyms: Pour, Stream, Surge, Swarm, Pile, Throng, Glut

Antonyms: Trickle, Scant

Example: The office was <strong>flooded</strong> with applications for the job.

Trick: flood me same waste Flood ho jata hai.

5 Stimulus (noun)

Stimulus  - Meaning: a thing that arouses activity or energy in someone or something; a spur or incentive.

Meaning: a thing that arouses activity or energy in someone or something; a spur or incentive.

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहन

Synonyms: Spur, Stimulant, Inducement, Goad, Fillip, Impetus

Antonyms: Deterrent, Discouragement, Damper, Hindrance

Example: The new tax laws should act as a <strong>stimulus</strong> to exports.

Trick: start me Stimulus milna zaruri hota hai.

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6 Hospitality (noun)

Hospitality  - Meaning: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

Meaning: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

Hindi meaning: सत्कार

Synonyms: Warmth, Kindness, Conviviality, Geniality, Welcome, Generosity

Antonyms: Inhospitality, Hostility, Aloofness, Unfriendliness

Example: The local people showed me great <strong>hospitality</strong>.

Trick: Hospital ka kam Hospitality ka nhi hai hotel ka hai.

7 Widespread (adjective)

Widespread  - Meaning: found or distributed over a large area or number of people.

Meaning: found or distributed over a large area or number of people.

Hindi meaning: विस्तृत, सर्व-भूत

Synonyms: Extensive, Omnipresent, Ubiquitous, Prevalent, Pervasive, Sweeping

Antonyms: Restricted, Circumscribed, Local, Parochial

Example: The investigation uncovered <strong>widespread</strong> corruption within the police force.

Trick: knowledge spread karke Widespread karo.

8 Languish (verb)

Languish  - Meaning: (of a person or other thing) lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble.

Meaning: (of a person or other thing) lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble.

Hindi meaning: कमजोर होना

Synonyms: Weaken, Wither, Droop, Wilt, Flag, Deteriorate

Antonyms: Thrive, Flourish, Prosper, Burgeon

Example: The housing market continues to <strong>languish</strong>.

Trick: Inki language Languish hai.

9 Overhaul (verb)

Overhaul  - Meaning: take apart (a piece of machinery or equipment) in order to examine it and repair it if necessary.

Meaning: take apart (a piece of machinery or equipment) in order to examine it and repair it if necessary.

Hindi meaning: जीर्णोद्धार करना, कायापलट

Synonyms: Mend, Revamp, Refurbish, Recondition, Service, Modernize

Antonyms: Damage, Ruin, Impair, Spoil

Example: A mechanic is coming to <strong>overhaul</strong> the engine.

Trick: Healing process se Overhaul karte hai.

10 Robust (adjective)

Robust  - Meaning: strong and healthy; (of a system, organization, etc.) able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.

Meaning: strong and healthy; (of a system, organization, etc.) able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.

Hindi meaning: मजबूत, पुष्ट

Synonyms: Vigorous, Sturdy, Sinewy, Resilient

Antonyms: Fragile, Infirm, Feeble

Example: The formerly <strong>robust</strong> economy has begun to weaken.

Trick: Robin Uthappa Robust player hai.

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