10 new English words for 29 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 Oppression (noun)

Oppression  - Meaning: prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to oppressive treatment.

Meaning: prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to oppressive treatment.

Hindi meaning: उत्पीड़न, अत्याचार

Synonyms: Persecution, Maltreatment, Coercion, Repression, Subjugation

Antonyms: Liberty, Freedom, Democracy, Autonomy

Example: The <strong>oppression</strong> of the invaders had thinned down the population of the village.

Trick: opposition ko oppression nhi karna chahiye.

2 Conspicuous (adjective)

Conspicuous  - Meaning: clearly visible; attracting notice or attention.

Meaning: clearly visible; attracting notice or attention.

Hindi meaning: सुस्पष्ट; सहजदृश्य

Synonyms: Discernible, Obvious, Manifest, Evident, Noticeable, Prominent

Antonyms: Inconspicuous, Undistinguished, Obscure, Discreet

Example: He showed <strong>conspicuous</strong> bravery.

Trick: Inki conspiracy conspicuous hai.

3 Deprive (verb)

Deprive  - Meaning: prevent (a person or place) from having or using something.

Meaning: prevent (a person or place) from having or using something.

Hindi meaning: वंचित करना

Synonyms: Divest, Dispossess, Strip, Bereave, Rob Of

Antonyms: Provide, Endow, Present, Bestow, Grant

Example: This law will <strong>deprive</strong> us of our most basic rights.

Trick: poverty me food se deprive ho jate hai.

4 Hobnob (verb)

Hobnob  - Meaning: mix socially, especially with those of perceived higher social status.

Meaning: mix socially, especially with those of perceived higher social status.

Hindi meaning: दोस्ती करना, घुलना-मिलना

Synonyms: Associate, Fraternize, Socialize, Consort, Mingle

Antonyms: Shun, Avoid, Eschew, Dissociate, Distance

Example: He spent the first day <strong>hobnobbing</strong> with the management.

Trick: Apni hobby se hobnob karo aur career bnao.

5 Propound (verb)

Propound  - Meaning: put forward (an idea or theory) for consideration by others.

Meaning: put forward (an idea or theory) for consideration by others.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिपादन करना, प्रस्तावित करना

Synonyms: Promulgate, Postulate, Advance, Propose, Put Forward

Antonyms: Withdraw, Withhold

Example: The theory they <strong>propound</strong> isn't really very complicated.

Trick: propose karna idea propound krna ek hi baat hai.

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6 Jettison (verb)

Jettison  - Meaning: abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted).

Meaning: abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted).

Hindi meaning: त्याग देना, निकाल फेंकना

Synonyms: Ditch, Dump, Chuck, Relinquish, Scrap, Eject, Get Rid Of

Antonyms: Keep, Retain, Preserve, Hold

Example: We <strong>jettison</strong> an unworkable plan.

Trick: Jet airways ne sabko jettison kr diya.

7 Advocacy (noun)

Advocacy  - Meaning: public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.

Meaning: public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.

Hindi meaning: पक्षसमर्थन

Synonyms: Espousal, Endorsement, Backing, Promotion, Sponsorship

Antonyms: Opposition, Discouragement, Disapproval

Example: His outspoken <strong>advocacy</strong> of the agreement has won no friends.

Trick: advocate advocacy karta hai.

8 Conflate (verb)

Conflate  - Meaning: combine (two or more sets of information, texts, ideas, etc.) into one.

Meaning: combine (two or more sets of information, texts, ideas, etc.) into one.

Hindi meaning: मिश्रित करना

Synonyms: Integrate, Fuse, Blend, Meld, Coalesce, Commingle

Antonyms: Divide, Separate, Cleave, Sever

Example: Can these two <strong>definitions be conflated, </strong> or must they be kept separate?

Trick: koun milk me conflate karta hai

9 Discern (verb)

Discern  - Meaning: distinguish (someone or something) with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.

Meaning: distinguish (someone or something) with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.

Hindi meaning: अंतर पहचानना, प्रभेद करना

Synonyms: Distinguish, Discriminate, Differentiate, Perceive, Observe

Antonyms: Miss, Overlook, Ignore, Fail to Notice

Example: The man couldn't <strong>discern</strong> between right and wrong.

Trick: discuss karte hai image me discern

10 Mischievous (adjective)

Mischievous  - Meaning: (of an action or statement) causing or intended to cause harm or trouble.

Meaning: (of an action or statement) causing or intended to cause harm or trouble.

Hindi meaning: हानिप्रद

Synonyms: Malicious, Spiteful, Malign, Malevolent, Baleful

Antonyms: Harmless, Inoffensive, Innocuous, Unhazardous

Example: This is just a <strong>mischievous</strong> allegation for which there is not a shred of evidence.

Trick: ye miss mischievous kam karti hai

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