10 new English words for 14 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 Kosher (adjective)

Kosher  - Meaning: genuine and legitimate.

Meaning: genuine and legitimate.

Hindi meaning: वैध, असली

Synonyms: Authentic, Legit, Lawful, Aboveboard, Bona Fide, Unalloyed

Antonyms: Spurious, Bogus, Fictitious, Sham, Fraudulent, Unlawful

Example: This deal doesn't sound quite <strong>kosher</strong> to me.

Trick: Kaash sab log Kosher hote.

2 Redress (verb)

Redress  - Meaning: remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation).

Meaning: remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation).

Hindi meaning: निवारण करना

Synonyms: Remedy, Restore, Rectify, Ameliorate, Amend

Antonyms: Hurt, Injure, Worsen, Deteriorate

Example: Our class has more girl students than boy students, so we must <strong>redress</strong> the balance.

Trick: Red dress phean kr Redress kiya.

3 Shortcoming (noun)

Shortcoming  - Meaning: a fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person's character, a plan, or a system.

Meaning: a fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person's character, a plan, or a system.

Hindi meaning: कमी

Synonyms: Defect, Flaw, Blemish, Failing, Drawback, Foible

Antonyms: Strength, Virtue, Forte, Long Suit, Specialty

Example: He was fully aware of his own <strong>shortcomings</strong>.

Trick: In short ball Shortcoming thi

4 Dismay (noun)

Dismay  - Meaning: concern and distress caused by something unexpected; The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

Meaning: concern and distress caused by something unexpected; The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

Hindi meaning: बेचैनी, भय

Synonyms: Consternation, Perturbation, Trepidation, Apprehension, Panic

Antonyms: Solace, Gratification, Repose

Example: She could not hide her <strong>dismay</strong> at the result.

Trick: May ki garmi me sab Dismay ho jate hai.

5 Candidly (adverb)

Candidly  - Meaning: in an honest and straightforward way; frankly.

Meaning: in an honest and straightforward way; frankly.

Hindi meaning: खुलकर, स्पष्ट रूप से

Synonyms: Bluntly, Outspokenly, Unequivocally, Sincerely, Unreservedly

Antonyms: Guardedly, Cagily, Warily, Gingerly

Example: She <strong>candidly</strong> admitted her mistakes.

Trick: Candidate ko interview Candidly dena chahiye.

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6 Evade (verb)

Evade  - Meaning: escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery. (टालना, बच निकालना); escape paying (tax or duty), especially by illegitimate presentation of one's finances.

Meaning: escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery. (टालना, बच निकालना); escape paying (tax or duty), especially by illegitimate presentation of one's finances.

Synonyms: Elude, Dodge, Sidestep, Duck, Hedge, Parry

Antonyms: Confront, Encounter, Face, Take On

Example: If you try to <strong>evade</strong> paying your taxes you risk going to prison.

Trick: Invade karna Evade karna ek hi baat hai

7 Inflate (verb)

Inflate  - Meaning: increase (something) by a large or excessive amount.

Meaning: increase (something) by a large or excessive amount.

Hindi meaning: इज़ाफ़ा होना

Synonyms: Escalate, Boost, Drive Up, Raise, Amplify

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Dwindle, Abate

Example: The promotion of a big release can <strong>inflate</strong> a film's final cost.

Trick: Inflation me money Inflate ho jata hai.

8 Veracity (noun)

Veracity  - Meaning: conformity to facts; accuracy

Meaning: conformity to facts; accuracy

Hindi meaning: सत्यवादिता, सच्चाई

Synonyms: Truthfulness, Exactness, Fidelity, Realism, Genuineness

Antonyms: Falsity, Mendacity, Fabrication, Duplicity

Example: I don't doubt the <strong>veracity</strong> of your report.

Trick: Har city ke logo me Veracity honi chahiye.

9 Beleaguer (verb)

Beleaguer  - Meaning: put in a very difficult situation.

Meaning: put in a very difficult situation.

Hindi meaning: सताना, परेशान करना

Synonyms: Harass, Pester, Plague, Hound, Vex, Badger

Antonyms: Delight, Please, Charm, Thrill

Example: She <strong>beleaguered</strong> him with pleas for forgiveness.

Trick: Language ne Beleaguer kr diya.

10 Opacity (noun)

Opacity  - Meaning: the quality of being obscure in meaning.

Meaning: the quality of being obscure in meaning.

Hindi meaning: अस्पष्टता

Synonyms: Obscurity, Enigma, Obtuseness, Vagueness

Antonyms: Clarity, Lucidity, Intelligibility, Perspicuity

Example: The difficulty and <strong>opacity</strong> in Barthes' massages annoyed his friends.

Trick: Opaque Opacity ek hi baat hai.

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