10 new English words for 15 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 Disgraceful (adjective)

Disgraceful  - Meaning: worthy of or causing shame or disgrace; shockingly unacceptable.

Meaning: worthy of or causing shame or disgrace; shockingly unacceptable.

Hindi meaning: शर्मनाक

Synonyms: Shameful, Despicable, Contemptible, Ignoble

Antonyms: Laudable, Commendable, Meritorious, Creditable

Example: It's <strong>disgraceful</strong> the way he treats his mother.

2 Reasonable (adjective)

Reasonable  - Meaning: (of a price or product) not too expensive.

Meaning: (of a price or product) not too expensive.

Hindi meaning: सस्ता, किफ़ायती

Synonyms: Affordable, Economical, Equitable, Moderate

Antonyms: Expensive, Inflated, Exorbitant, Precious

Example: The company's commitment to providing quality at a <strong>reasonable</strong> price has been vital to its success.

3 Fascinating (adjective)

Fascinating  - Meaning: extremely interesting.

Meaning: extremely interesting.

Hindi meaning: दिलचस्प

Synonyms: Engrossing, Captivating, Enchanting, Spellbinding

Antonyms: Monotonous, Tedious, Jejune, Insipid

Example: find the natural world endlessly <strong>fascinating</strong>.

4 Affiliation (noun)

Affiliation  - Meaning: the state or relation of being closely associated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.

Meaning: the state or relation of being closely associated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.

Hindi meaning: संबंधन

Synonyms: Association, Link, Alliance, Fellowship

Antonyms: Dissolution, Separation, Estrangement, Dissociation

Example: The group has no <strong>affiliation</strong> to any political party.

5 Prestigious (adjective)

Prestigious  - Meaning: inspiring respect and admiration; having high status.

Meaning: inspiring respect and admiration; having high status.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिष्ठित

Synonyms: August, Acclaimed, Distinguished, Exalted

Antonyms: Obscure, Insignificant, Anonymous, Inglorious

Example: The young man graduated from a <strong>prestigious</strong> university.

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6 Exclusively (adverb)

Exclusively  - Meaning: in an exclusive manner; in a way limited to a single person, group, category, method, etc.

Meaning: in an exclusive manner; in a way limited to a single person, group, category, method, etc.

Hindi meaning: केवल

Synonyms: Solely, Merely, Uniquely, Purely

Antonyms: Partially, Partly, Moderately, Somewhat

Example: The study focuses <strong>exclusively</strong> on secondary schools.

7 Exposure (noun)

Exposure  - Meaning: experience of something.

Meaning: experience of something.

Hindi meaning: परिचय, अनुभव

Synonyms: Contact, Experience, Introduction, Acquaintance

Antonyms: Unfamiliarity, Unawareness, Incognizance, Ignorance

Example: His <strong>exposure</strong> to the banking system taught him a lot.

8 Prescribe (verb)

Prescribe  - Meaning: recommend (a substance or action) as something beneficial.

Meaning: recommend (a substance or action) as something beneficial.

Hindi meaning: सलाह देना

Synonyms: Suggest, Advocate, Recommend, Propose

Antonyms: Veto, Reject, Forbid, Disallow

Example: Army regulations <strong>prescribe</strong> how rifles must be carried.

9 Knack (noun)

Knack  - Meaning: an acquired or natural skill at doing something.

Meaning: an acquired or natural skill at doing something.

Hindi meaning: कुशलता

Synonyms: Flair, Forte, Adroitness, Dexterity

Antonyms: Inability, Ineptitude, Incompetence, Impotence

Example: Some people seem to have a <strong>knack</strong> for making money.

10 Eccentric (adjective)

Eccentric  - Meaning: (of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange.

Meaning: (of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange.

Hindi meaning: विलक्षण, असामान्य

Synonyms: Peculiar, Unusual, Bizarre, Queer

Antonyms: Ordinary, Conventional, Typical, Standard

Example: His <strong>eccentric</strong> behaviour lost him his job.

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