10 new English words for 2 May 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 Arcane (adjective)

Arcane  - Meaning: understood by few; mysterious or secret.

Meaning: understood by few; mysterious or secret.

Hindi meaning: रहस्य का

Synonyms: Esoteric, Recondite, Cryptic, Delphic, Obscure

Antonyms: Exoteric, Familiar, Shallow

Example: This argument may seem <strong>arcane</strong> to those not closely involved in the world of finance.

Trick: Ye art Arcane hai.

2 Evident (adjective)

Evident  - Meaning: plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.

Meaning: plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.

Hindi meaning: प्रत्यक्ष

Synonyms: Apparent, Conspicuous, Perceptible, Discernible, Palpable, Undoubted

Antonyms: Unnoticeable, Obscure, Vague, Dubious

Example: His footprints were clearly <strong>evident</strong> in the heavy dust.

Trick: Jab evidence hai to Evident hai .

3 Distress (noun)

Distress  - Meaning: extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

Meaning: extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

Hindi meaning: पीड़ा, विपत्ति

Synonyms: Anguish, Torment, Agony, Misery, Woe, Grief

Antonyms: Happiness, Comfort, Jollity, Jubilation, Rapture

Example: Nothing could alleviate his <strong>distress</strong>.

Trick: Stress bi to Distress hai.

4 Desist (verb)

Desist  - Meaning: stop doing something; cease or abstain.

Meaning: stop doing something; cease or abstain.

Hindi meaning: रोकना, परहेज करना

Synonyms: Abstain, Refrain, Eschew, Shun, Forgo, Halt

Antonyms: Indulge, Yield To, Embrace, Pursue, Persist In

Example: Please <strong>desist</strong> from smoking in this area.

Trick: Assist nhi kiya to Desist kiya.

5 Jeopardize (verb)

Jeopardize  - Meaning: put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Meaning: put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Hindi meaning: ख़तरे में डालना

Synonyms: Imperil, Endanger, Hazard, Menace

Antonyms: Guard, Shelter, Shield, Preserve

Example: His foolish behaviour may <strong>jeopardize</strong> his whole future.

Trick: Jio ki vjah se sab company Jeopardize me aa gyi.

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6 Wrath (noun)

Wrath  - Meaning: extreme anger.

Meaning: extreme anger.

Hindi meaning: रोष, कोप

Synonyms: Rage, Fury, Indignation, Outrage, Chagrin, Exasperation, Choler

Antonyms: Calmness, Mildness, Delight, Serenity

Example: God's <strong>wrath</strong> will be visited on sinners.

Trick: Zyada wealth aane pe Wrath nhi hona chahiye.

7 Fickle (adjective)

Fickle  - Meaning: changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

Meaning: changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

Hindi meaning: अस्थिर, चपल

Synonyms: Capricious, Mercurial, Vacillating, Fitful, Irresolute, Giddy, Skittish

Antonyms: Steadfast, Unvarying, Unwavering, Staunch

Example: Fortune is <strong>fickle</strong>.

Trick: Jo fikar karte hai relation ki vo Fickle nhi krte.

8 Gamut (noun)

Gamut  - Meaning: the complete range or scope of something.

Meaning: the complete range or scope of something.

Hindi meaning: विस्तार, परिधि

Synonyms: Spectrum, Span, Sweep, Compass, Extent, Catalogue, Variety

Antonyms: Part, Section, Portion

Example: This poem runs the <strong>gamut</strong> of emotions from despair to joy.

Trick: Is game ka Gamut bda ho gya hai.

9 Countervail (verb)

Countervail  - Meaning: offset the effect of (something) by countering it with something of equal force.

Meaning: offset the effect of (something) by countering it with something of equal force.

Hindi meaning: बराबर प्रभाव के साथ प्रतिकार करना

Synonyms: Offset, Balance Out, Counteract, Counterpoise, Neutralize, Nullify

Antonyms: Approve, Encourage, Validate

Example: His skills <strong>countervail</strong> his opponent's superior strength.

Trick: Counter karna Countervail karna ek hi baat hai.

10 Pervade (verb)

Pervade  - Meaning: (especially of a smell) spread through and be perceived in every part of; be present and apparent throughout.

Meaning: (especially of a smell) spread through and be perceived in every part of; be present and apparent throughout.

Hindi meaning: सब जगह फैल जाना, व्याप्त होना

Synonyms: Permeate, Suffuse, Perfuse, Infuse, Impregnate

Antonyms: Drain, Deplete, Vacate

Example: A feeling of great sadness <strong>pervades</strong> the film.

Trick: Weed ki aadat uraguay me Pervade ho gyi hai.

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