10 new English words for 1 June 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 Dissolution (noun)

Dissolution  - Termination or destruction by breaking down, disrupting, or dispersing; the dissolving of an assembly or organization

Termination or destruction by breaking down, disrupting, or dispersing; the dissolving of an assembly or organization

Hindi meaning: विघटन, समाप्ति

Synonyms: Cessation, Closure, Termination, Conclusion, Disbandment

Antonyms: Inauguration, Induction, Appointment, Investiture

Example: The long quarrel ended with the <strong>dissolution</strong> of their marriage.

2 Erstwhile (adjective)

Erstwhile  - Meaning: former.

Meaning: former.

Hindi meaning: भूतपूर्व

Synonyms: Sometime, Quondam, Ex-, Whilom, Foregoing

Antonyms: Current, Existing, Contemporary

Example: His <strong>erstwhile</strong> friends turned against him.

3 Enshrine (verb)

Enshrine  - Preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected.

Preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिष्ठापित करना, समाविष्ट करना

Synonyms: Embody, Manifest, Incorporate, Contain, Include, Preserve, Immortalize, Cherish

Antonyms: Separate, Exclude, Disintegrate, Eliminate, Disembody

Example: Lot of memories are <strong>enshrined</strong> in this photograph album.

4 Articulate (verb)

Articulate  - Express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently.

Express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently.

Hindi meaning: साफ़ साफ़ बोलना/ व्यक्त करना

Synonyms: Enunciate, Vocalize, Express, Voice, Ventilate

Antonyms: Mispronounce, Mumble, Murmur

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

5 Emancipate (verb)

Emancipate  - Set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions; free (someone) from slavery.

Set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions; free (someone) from slavery.

Hindi meaning: स्वतंत्र करना

Synonyms: Liberate, Unfetter, Unshackle, Manumit, Untie

Antonyms: Subjugate, Bind, Enchain, Restrain, Fetter

Example: During the Civil War, he aided newly <strong>emancipated</strong> slaves.

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6 Marginalize (verb)

Marginalize  - Treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral.

Treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral.

Hindi meaning: उपेक्षा करना; निर्वासित करना

Synonyms: Relegate, Sideline, Demote, Disregard, Banish, Ostracize

Antonyms: Focus, Promote, Elevate, Value

Example: We must not <strong>marginalize</strong> the poor in our society.

7 Persecute (verb)

Persecute  - Harass or annoy (someone) persistently.

Harass or annoy (someone) persistently.

Hindi meaning: सताना, कष्ट देना

Synonyms: Pester, Torment, Hassle, Badger, Bait, Bedevil, Molest

Antonyms: Comfort, Console, Soothe, Reassure

Example: They <strong>persecute</strong> those who do not conform to their ideas.

8 Repugnant (adjective)

Repugnant  - In conflict or incompatible with.

In conflict or incompatible with.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिकूल, विरुद्ध

Synonyms: Averse, Adverse, Contrary To, Hostile, Antagonistic

Antonyms: Agreeable, Suitable, Comfortable

Example: A by-law must not be <strong>repugnant</strong> to the general law of the country.

9 Bizarrely (adverb)

Bizarrely  - In a very strange or unusual manner.

In a very strange or unusual manner.

Hindi meaning: अजीब ढंग से

Synonyms: Curiously, Weirdly, Peculiarly, Queerly, Atypically

Antonyms: Naturally, Normally, Usually

Example: He often dressed <strong>bizarrely</strong>.

10 Shortcoming (noun)

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

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>.

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