10 new English words for 7 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 Egregious (adjective)

Egregious  - Meaning: outstandingly bad; shocking.

Meaning: outstandingly bad; shocking.

Hindi meaning: प्रबल, भयंकर

Synonyms: Appalling, Terrible, Grievous, Ghastly, Hideous

Antonyms: Marvelous, Splendid, Magnificent, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Example: It was an <strong>egregious</strong> error for a statesman to show such ignorance.

Trick: Agriculture pe dhyan nhi dena Egregious hai.( agriculture sector of india

2 Rampant (adjective)

Rampant  - Meaning: (especially of something unwelcome) flourishing or spreading unchecked.

Meaning: (especially of something unwelcome) flourishing or spreading unchecked.

Hindi meaning: अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Unbridle, Pandemic, Pervasive, Rife, Widespread

Antonyms: Controlled, Restrained, Checked, Limited

Example: <strong>Rampant</strong> corruption brought about the downfall of the government.

Trick: Ram Rampant ho gya. (Rampant boy)

3 Explicitly (adverb)

Explicitly  - Meaning: in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Meaning: in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट रूप से

Synonyms: Distinctly, Precisely, Categorically, Precisely, Unequivocally

Antonyms: Implicitly, Vaguely, Inaccurately, Dubiously

Example: The report states <strong>explicitly</strong> that the system was to blame.

Trick: Explain karna ache se Explicitly hai. (Explicitly)

4 Quarrel (verb)

Quarrel  - Meaning: have a heated argument or disagreement; take exception to or disagree with (something).

Meaning: have a heated argument or disagreement; take exception to or disagree with (something).

Hindi meaning: विवाद करना, झगड़ा करना

Synonyms: Bicker, Squabble, Brawl, Altercate, Wrangle

Antonyms: Concur, Agree, Accord, Harmonize

Example: When shepherds <strong>quarrel</strong>, the wolf has a winning game.

Trick: Quick reply se Quarrel ho jati hai. (Quarrel)

5 Progeny (noun)

Progeny  - Meaning: a descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant.

Meaning: a descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant.

Hindi meaning: सन्तति

Synonyms: Descendant, Scion, Heir, Successor, Offspring

Antonyms: Ancestor, Parent, Forbear, Predecessor

Example: We are dooming our <strong>progeny</strong> by ruining the environment.

Trick: Is gentleman ke ye Progeny hai. (gentleman)

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6 Lax (adjective)

Lax  - Meaning: not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.

Meaning: not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.

Hindi meaning: ढीला, लापरवाह

Synonyms: Slack, Slipshod, Remiss, Irresponsible, Lenient

Antonyms: Stern, Rigorous, Careful

Example: The company has been <strong>lax</strong> in carrying out its duties.

Trick: Lack of carefulness make you Lax. (Lax)

7 Stagnant (adjective)

Stagnant  - Meaning: showing no activity; dull and sluggish.

Meaning: showing no activity; dull and sluggish.

Hindi meaning: ठहरा हुआ, मन्द

Synonyms: Lethargic, Moribund, Dormant, Inactive

Antonyms: Active, Vibrant, Agile, Dynamic

Example: He is seeking advice on how to revive the <strong>stagnant</strong> economy.

Trick: Royal stag se Stagnant ho gya. (royal stag)

8 Proliferation (noun)

Proliferation  - Meaning: rapid increase in the number or amount of something.

Meaning: rapid increase in the number or amount of something.

Hindi meaning: तीव्र वृद्धि

Synonyms: Expansion, Multiplication, Escalation, Mushrooming, Burgeoning

Antonyms: Abatement, Decline, Depletion, Shrinkage

Example: The past two years have seen the <strong>proliferation</strong> of TV channels.

Trick: Inka profit Proliferation ho rha hai. (Proliferation)

9 Decimate (verb)

Decimate  - Meaning: kill, destroy, or remove a large proportion of; drastically reduce the strength or effectiveness of (something).

Meaning: kill, destroy, or remove a large proportion of; drastically reduce the strength or effectiveness of (something).

Hindi meaning: तबाह करना

Synonyms: Annihilate, Wipe Out, Exterminate, Devastate

Antonyms: Erect, Build, Fix, Manufacture

Example: The pollution could <strong>decimate</strong> the river's thriving population of kingfishers.

Trick: Destroy hona Decimate hona ek hi baat hai. (Decimate)

10 Vulnerable (adjective)

Vulnerable  - Meaning: exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Meaning: exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Hindi meaning: भेद्य, जो सहज में घायल हो सके

Synonyms: Susceptible, Endangered, Pregnable, Unfortified, Exposed

Antonyms: Invulnerable, Resilient, Immune, Impenetrable, Unassailable

Example: Children are the most <strong>vulnerable</strong> members of society.

Trick: Jo able hai attack hone me vo Vulnerable hai. (Vulnerable)

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