10 new English words for 17 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 Keystone (noun)

Keystone  - Meaning: the central principle or part of a policy, system, etc., on which all else depends.

Meaning: the central principle or part of a policy, system, etc., on which all else depends.

Hindi meaning: प्रधान

Synonyms: Foundation, Linchpin, Cornerstone, Core, Heart, Crux, Underpinning

Antonyms: Accessory, Adjunct, Supplement

Example: We hope to see you become a <strong>keystone</strong> of the intellectual community.

Trick: Ye key player hai team ke k Keystone player hai

2 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 se Beleaguer ho gye.

3 Overwhelm (verb)

Overwhelm  - Meaning: defeat completely; overpower

Meaning: defeat completely; overpower

Hindi meaning: पराजित करना, अभिभूत करना

Synonyms: Trounce, Conquer, Vanquish, Subdue, Beat

Antonyms: Underwhelm, Forfeit, Yield, Capitulate

Example: Napoleon's army was strong enough to <strong>overwhelm</strong> nearly any potential enemy.

Trick: Ek over se ye Overwhelm ho gye.

4 Overriding (adjective)

Overriding  - Meaning: more important than any other considerations.

Meaning: more important than any other considerations.

Hindi meaning: सबसे महत्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Prime, Cardinal, Preponderant, Paramount, Supreme, Overruling

Antonyms: Insignificant, Trivial, Minor, Petty

Example: The government's <strong>overriding</strong> concern is to reduce inflation.

Trick: Bumrah over Overriding hai

5 Promptly (adverb)

Promptly  - Meaning: with little or no delay; immediately.

Meaning: with little or no delay; immediately.

Hindi meaning: यथासमय, तुरंत

Synonyms: Punctually, Swiftly, Immediately, Forthwith, ASAP

Antonyms: Late, Slowly, Tardily

Example: He paid the money back <strong>promptly</strong>.

Trick: Promise Promptly pura karna chahiye,

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6 Vicious (adjective)

Vicious  - Meaning: serious or dangerous; cruel.

Meaning: serious or dangerous; cruel.

Hindi meaning: खतरनाक, संजीदा

Synonyms: Spiteful, Venomous, Nasty, Hurtful, Malicious

Antonyms: Kind, Gentle, Humane, Benign

Example: He had a <strong>vicious</strong> side to his nature.

Trick: Venom inka Vicious hai.

7 Appeasement (noun)

Appeasement  - Meaning: the action or process of appeasing.

Meaning: the action or process of appeasing.

Hindi meaning: तुष्टीकरण, मनुहार

Synonyms: Conciliation, Propitiation, Accession, Accommodation

Antonyms: Provocation, Aggression, Irritation, Rousing

Example: Music is an <strong>appeasement</strong> to shattered nerves.

Trick: Please someone is Appeasement .

8 Deliberate (adjective)

Deliberate  - Meaning: done consciously and intentionally.

Meaning: done consciously and intentionally.

Hindi meaning: जानबूझकर

Synonyms: Intentional, Purposeful, Premeditated, Conscious

Antonyms: Accidental, Inadvertent, Fortuitous, Unintended

Example: The speech was a <strong>deliberate</strong> attempt to embarrass the government.

Trick: Delhi ke log Deliberate pollution nhi krte.

9 Repercussions (noun)

Repercussions  - Meaning: an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

Meaning: an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव, परिणाम

Synonyms: Consequence, Upshot, Aftermath, Ramification, Corollary

Antonyms: Cause, Root, Reason, Origin

Example: What <strong>repercussions</strong> will the war have on the economy?

Trick: Jaise pustak ke prakashan vese Repercussion

10 Succor (noun)

Succor  - Meaning: assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.

Meaning: assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.

Hindi meaning: सहायता

Synonyms: Aid, Assistance, Support, Relief, Backing, Ease

Antonyms: Obstruction, Hindrance, Difficulty, Burden

Example: The speediest<strong> succor</strong> might avail to the preservation of his life.

Trick: Soccer game ke liye hame succor chahiye.

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