10 new English words for 15 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 Ferment (noun)

Ferment  - Meaning: agitation and excitement among a group of people, typically concerning major change and leading to trouble or violence.

Meaning: agitation and excitement among a group of people, typically concerning major change and leading to trouble or violence.

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजना, ऊफान

Synonyms: Furore, Tumult, Bustle, Stir, Fuss, Frenzy

Antonyms: Tranquility, Serenity, Placidity, Calmness, Equability

Example: The whole country was in a state of<strong> ferment</strong> that year.

Trick: Man protest me Ferment ho jate hai.

2 Tacit (adjective)

Tacit  - Meaning: understood or implied without being stated.

Meaning: understood or implied without being stated.

Hindi meaning: गर्भित, निहित

Synonyms: Implicit, Implied, Undeclared, Understood, Unvoiced

Antonyms: Explicit, Blunt, Emphatic, Overt, Clear-Cut

Example: Your silence implies <strong>tacit</strong> consent to these proposals.

Trick: Principle le aage sit hona Tacit nhi hai.

3 Banal (adjective)

Banal  - Meaning: so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

Meaning: so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

Hindi meaning: सामान्य, घिसा-पिटा

Synonyms: Trite, Hackneyed, Cliched, Vapid, Commonplace, Stereotypical

Antonyms: Original, Innovative, Ingenious, Novel, Avant-Grade

Example: He just sat there making <strong>banal</strong> remarks all evening.

Trick: Ban kr do Banal studies ko.

4 Doggedly (adverb)

Doggedly  - Meaning: in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence.

Meaning: in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence.

Hindi meaning: हठीलेपन से

Synonyms: Tenaciously, Firmly, Stubbornly, Adamantly, Staunchly, Obstinately

Antonyms: Docilely, Graciously, Waveringly, Irresolutely

Example: He was still <strong>doggedly</strong> pursuing his studies.

Trick: Ye dog Doggedly hai.

5 Snag (noun)

Snag  - Meaning: an unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback.

Meaning: an unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback.

Hindi meaning: कठिनाई, रोड़ा

Synonyms: Obstacle, Complication, Hitch, Pitfall, Impediment

Antonyms: Benefit, Convenience, Advantage, Profit

Example: A minor <strong>snag</strong> is that it's expensive.

Trick: Trekking me snake Snag hai

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6 Articulate (verb)

Articulate  - Meaning: express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently.

Meaning: express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently.

Hindi meaning: साफ़ साफ़ बोलना/ व्यक्त करना

Synonyms: Enunciate, Vocalize, Express, Voice, Ventilate, Table

Antonyms: Mispronounce, Mumble, Murmur

Example: She cannot <strong>articulate</strong> her feelings very well.

Trick: Ye art bhout kuch Articulate karti hai.

7 Indigenous (adjective)

Indigenous  - Meaning: originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Meaning: originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Hindi meaning: स्वदेशी, स्थानीय

Synonyms: Native, Aboriginal, Primeval, Primordial, Home-Grown

Antonyms: Expatriate, Migrant, Adventitious, Alien

Example: Kangaroos are <strong>indigenous</strong> to Australia.

Trick: India me bni hue products Indigenous hote hai.

8 Intriguing (adjective)

Intriguing  - Meaning: arousing one's curiosity or interest.

Meaning: arousing one's curiosity or interest.

Hindi meaning: चित्ताकर्षक, मनोरम

Synonyms: Fascinating, Captivating, Enchanting, Beguiling, Mesmerizing

Antonyms: Boring, Tedious, Dull, Monotonous

Example: He found her <strong>intriguing</strong>.

Trick: Interest create karna Intriguing karna ek hi baat hai.

9 Protean (adjective)

Protean  - Meaning: able to do many different things.

Meaning: able to do many different things.

Hindi meaning: बहुमुखी

Synonyms: Versatile, Adaptable, Multifaceted, Multitalented, Handy, Flexible

Antonyms: Limited, Inflexible, Inept

Example: He loved to show off his <strong>protean</strong> talent.

Trick: Ye teen Protean sports me aage hai.

10 Sycophantic (adjective)

Sycophantic  - Meaning: behaving or done in an obsequious way in order to gain advantage.

Meaning: behaving or done in an obsequious way in order to gain advantage.

Hindi meaning: चापलूस की तरह

Synonyms: Obsequious, Servile, Groveling, Fawning, Flattering

Antonyms: Domineering, Assertive, Disobedient

Example: There was <strong>sycophantic</strong> laughter from the audience at every one of his terrible jokes.

Trick: Pysco hai isliye Sycophantic kam bht karta hai.

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