10 new English words for 23 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 Bludgeon (verb)

Bludgeon  - Meaning: force or bully (someone) to do something.

Meaning: force or bully (someone) to do something.

Hindi meaning: मजबूर करना

Synonyms: Coerce, Compel, Pressurize, Browbeat

Antonyms: Persuade, Coax, Cajole, Convince

Example: They tried to <strong>bludgeon</strong> me into joining their protest.

Trick: Blood war ke liye Bludgeon karte hai

2 Moratorium (noun)

Moratorium  - Meaning: a temporary prohibition of an activity.

Meaning: a temporary prohibition of an activity.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबंध

Synonyms: Embargo, Prohibition, Suspension, Halt

Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Recommencement

Example: The government has called for a <strong>moratorium</strong> on weapons testing.

Trick: memorandum se Moratorium nhi hota koi.

3 Unscrupulous (adjective)

Unscrupulous  - Meaning: having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

Meaning: having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

Hindi meaning: नीतिज्ञानहीन, बेशरम

Synonyms: Dishonest, Devious, Immoral, Crooked

Antonyms: Honest, Principled, Righteous, Just

Example: He was utterly <strong>unscrupulous</strong> in his dealings with rival firms.

Trick: Screw dhille hote hai Unscrupulous person ke.

4 Indignantly (adverb)

Indignantly  - Meaning: in a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair.

Meaning: in a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair.

Hindi meaning: क्रोध से

Synonyms: Crossly, Huffily, Furiously, Irately

Antonyms: Delightedly, Jubilantly, Gleefully, Elatedly

Example: He snorted <strong>indignantly</strong> and walked away.

Trick: India ke logo ko bi Indignantly aata hai.

5 Dupe (verb)

Dupe  - Meaning: deceive; trick.

Meaning: deceive; trick.

Hindi meaning: छलना

Synonyms: Hoodwink, Hoax, Swindle, Defraud, Pull the wool over someone's eyes

Antonyms: Undeceive

Example: They soon realized they had been <strong>duped</strong>.

Trick: Dope test ko koi Dupe nhi kar sakta.

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6 Thwart (verb)

Thwart  - Meaning: prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose (a plan, attempt, or ambition) successfully.

Meaning: prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose (a plan, attempt, or ambition) successfully.

Hindi meaning: बाधा डालना, नकाम बनाना

Synonyms: Foil, Hinder, Impede, Balk

Antonyms: Assist, Facilitate, Expedite, Aid

Example: We must <strong>thwart</strong> his malevolent schemes.

Trick: Thor ne attack Thwart kiya.

7 Rescind (verb)

Rescind  - Meaning: revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

Meaning: revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

Hindi meaning: रद्द कर देना

Synonyms: Abrogate, Overturn, Annul, Nullify

Antonyms: Enforce, Enact, Reinstate, Validate

Example: The government eventually <strong>rescinded</strong> the directive.

Trick: Hmesha rest krne wale ka appointment Rescind kiya.

8 Eerily (adverb)

Eerily  - Meaning: in a strange and frightening manner.

Meaning: in a strange and frightening manner.

Hindi meaning: भयपूर्वक

Synonyms: Spookily, Unnervingly, Creepily, Weirdly

Antonyms: Normally, Naturally, Pleasantly, Nicely

Example: The house was <strong>eerily</strong> quiet.

Trick: Ears ko raat ko Eerily aawaz feel hoti thi bachpan me.

9 Charlatan (noun)

Charlatan  - Meaning: a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill.

Meaning: a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill.

Hindi meaning: ढोंगी, कपटी

Synonyms: Imposter, Mountebank, Quack, Pretender

Antonyms: Professional, Specialized, Qualified, Proficient

Example: The <strong>charlatan</strong> boasted that he could charm off any disease.

Trick: Char laat maro Charlatan ko.

10 Entrench (verb)

Entrench  - Meaning: establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.

Meaning: establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.

Hindi meaning: स्थापित करना

Synonyms: Establish, Imbed, Embed, Ensconce, Root, Cement

Antonyms: Remove, Dislodge, Root Out, Displace

Example: Ageism is <strong>entrenched</strong> in our society.

Trick: Grand entry Entrench ki.

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