10 new English words for 9 September 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 Retaliatory (adjective)

Retaliatory  - Meaning: used to describe an action that is intended to harm someone who has done something to harm you.

Meaning: used to describe an action that is intended to harm someone who has done something to harm you.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिकार का

Synonyms: Retributive, Punitive, Vengeful, Avenging

Antonyms: Forgiving, Merciful, Forbearing, Magnanimous

Example: The US warned Beijing against taking <strong>retaliatory</strong> action.

Trick: Alia ne raji movie mai retaliatory action liya tha

2 Escalation (noun)

Escalation  - Meaning: the process of becoming greater or more serious, or a particular situation when this happens.

Meaning: the process of becoming greater or more serious, or a particular situation when this happens.

Hindi meaning: गहरा हो जाना; स्थिति बिगड़ना

Synonyms: Intensification, Aggravation, Exacerbation, Magnification

Antonyms: Relaxation, Alleviation, Assuagement, Relief

Example: A further <strong>escalation</strong> of the crisis now seems inevitable.

Trick: Kela bad digestion ka escalation kar deta h

3 Indict (verb)

Indict  - Meaning: formally accuse of or charge with a crime.

Meaning: formally accuse of or charge with a crime.

Hindi meaning: अभियोग लगाना

Synonyms: Impeach, Arraign, Prosecute, Accuse

Antonyms: Absolve, Exonerate, Vindicate, Exculpate

Example: Prosecutors said they wouldn't <strong>indict</strong> Mr. Khan due to insufficient evidence.

Trick: India mai crime karne par police ne indict kiya

4 Trigger (verb)

Trigger  - Meaning: cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist.

Meaning: cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित करना; उत्तेजित करना

Synonyms: Precipitate, Prompt, Stimulate, Enkindle

Antonyms: Halt, Check, Repress, Arrest

Example: An allergy can be <strong>triggered</strong> by stress or overwork.

Trick: Gun ka trigger daba kar violence ko trigger kar diya

5 Protracted (adjective)

Protracted  - Meaning: lasting for a long time or made to last longer than necessary.

Meaning: lasting for a long time or made to last longer than necessary.

Hindi meaning: दीर्घकालिक

Synonyms: Prolonged, Sustained, Lingering, Stretched

Antonyms: Brief, Fleeting, Ephemeral, Passing

Example: After <strong>protracted</strong> negotiations, Ned got the deal he wanted.

Trick: Purane tractor bade protracted hote the

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6 Anathema (noun)

Anathema  - Meaning: something that is strongly disliked or disapproved of

Meaning: something that is strongly disliked or disapproved of

Hindi meaning: घृणा

Synonyms: Abhorrence, Abomination, Loathing, Repugnance

Antonyms: Fondness, Adoration, Tenderness, Affection

Example: His political views were <strong>anathema</strong> to me.

Trick: Nose mai nath/kanta pahnnae se ma ko anathema h

7 Exertion (noun)

Exertion  - Meaning: physical or mental effort.

Meaning: physical or mental effort.

Hindi meaning: परिश्रम; तनाव

Synonyms: Labour, Toil, Assiduity, Endeavour, Industry

Antonyms: Idleness, Inertia, Indolence, Inaction

Example: He finds tennis demanding too much <strong>exertion</strong>.

Trick: Exercise ke liye jyada exertion mat karo

8 Steep (adjective)

Steep  - Meaning: A steep rise or fall is one that goes very quickly from low to high or from high to low.

Meaning: A steep rise or fall is one that goes very quickly from low to high or from high to low.

Hindi meaning: तीव्र

Synonyms: Sheer, Abrupt, Precipitous, Sharp

Antonyms: Gentle, Mild, Moderate, Temperate

Example: The road has a fairly <strong>steep</strong> gradient.

Trick: Jeep steep road par bhi achi chalti h

9 Onset (noun)

Onset  - Meaning: the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant.

Meaning: the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: शुरुआत

Synonyms: Genesis, Inception, Commencement, Outbreak

Antonyms: Termination, Conclusion, Windup, Cessation

Example: The drug must be taken from the <strong>onset</strong> of the infection.

Trick: Ranbir alia ki love story movie ke set par onset hui

10 Adversely (adverb)

Adversely  - Meaning: in a way that is harmful or likely to cause problems.

Meaning: in a way that is harmful or likely to cause problems.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिकूल

Synonyms: Unfavourably, Inauspiciously, Undesirably, Harmfully

Antonyms: Propitiously, Constructively, Beneficially, Fortunately

Example: Her health was <strong>adversely</strong> affected by the climate.

Trick: Jyada ads show ke liye adverse hote h

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