10 new English words for 23 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 Penchant (noun)

Penchant  - Meaning: a liking for, an enjoyment of, or a habit of doing something.

Meaning: a liking for, an enjoyment of, or a habit of doing something.

Hindi meaning: लगन, रुचि

Synonyms: Fondness, Proclivity, Predilection, Affinity, Inclination

Antonyms: Antipathy, Aversion, Distaste, Disinclination

Example: He has a <strong>penchant</strong> for drawing and painting.

Trick: Pen chabane ka penchant h usko

2 Doldrums (noun)

Doldrums  - Meaning: a state or period of no activity or development.

Meaning: a state or period of no activity or development.

Hindi meaning: विकासहीनता

Synonyms: Stagnation, Depression, Sluggishness, Lassitude

Antonyms: Boom, Movement, Headway

Example: The property market has been in the <strong>doldrums</strong> for months.

Trick: Meri drum bajane ki practice abhi doldrums mai h

3 Stirring (adjective)

Stirring  - Meaning: causing excitement or strong emotion.

Meaning: causing excitement or strong emotion.

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजक

Synonyms: Inspiring, Rousing, Emotive, Stimulating

Antonyms: Pedestrian, Unexciting, Monotonous, Plodding

Example: Rocky Balboa made a <strong>stirring</strong> speech.

Trick: Achanak se break lagane par tire strring ho gaya

4 Bedevil (verb)

Bedevil  - Meaning: to confuse, annoy, or cause problems or difficulties for someone or something.

Meaning: to confuse, annoy, or cause problems or difficulties for someone or something.

Hindi meaning: सताना

Synonyms: Afflict, Beleaguer, Plague, Beset, Harrow

Antonyms: Assist, Aid, Soothe, Delight

Example: This injury <strong>bedevilled</strong> him throughout his career.

Trick: Devil tumhe bedevil karega

5 Snobbery (noun)

Snobbery  - Meaning: The trait of showing arrogance to those of lower social status.

Meaning: The trait of showing arrogance to those of lower social status.

Hindi meaning: अभिमान; दिखावा

Synonyms: Conceit, Superciliousness, Condescension, Snootiness

Antonyms: Humility, Unpretentiousness, Modesty, Meekness

Example: Is his distance a result of <strong>snobbery </strong>or shyness?

Trick: Robbery rokne ka snobbery h usko

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6 Skeptic (noun)

Skeptic  - Meaning: a person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief.

Meaning: a person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief.

Hindi meaning: संदेहवादी

Synonyms: Disbeliever, Cynic, Questioner, Doubter

Antonyms: Follower, Devotee, Disciple, Advocate

Example: People say it can cure colds, but I'm a <strong>skeptic</strong>.

Trick: Antiseptic kam karegi ye bat skeptic h

7 Void (verb)

Void  - Meaning: declare that (something) is not valid or legally binding.

Meaning: declare that (something) is not valid or legally binding.

Hindi meaning: अमान्य ठहराना

Synonyms: Invalidate, Annul, Abrogate, Nullify

Antonyms: Ratify, Sanction, Legitimise, Formalise

Example: The ruling party <strong>voided</strong> article 370.

Trick: Iski id india mai void h

8 Excise (verb)

Excise  - Meaning: remove (a section) from a text or piece of music.

Meaning: remove (a section) from a text or piece of music.

Hindi meaning: निकाल देना; हटा देना

Synonyms: Eliminate, Expunge, Expurgate, Strike Out

Antonyms: Insert, Implant, Introduce, Incorporate

Example: The clauses were <strong>excised</strong> from the treaty.

Trick: Excise walo ne purine rules ko excise kar diya

9 Supine (adjective)

Supine  - Meaning: weak and inactive, therefore willing to accept the control of others.

Meaning: weak and inactive, therefore willing to accept the control of others.

Hindi meaning: उदासीन

Synonyms: Lethargic, Listless, Enervated, Inert, Apathetic

Antonyms: Vigorous, Dynamic, Enthusiastic, Spirited

Example: The new director has introduced a series of changes against little opposition from the <strong>supine</strong> staff.

Trick: Nahi pine wale log bade supine hote h

10 Hysterical (adjective)

Hysterical  - Meaning: unable to control your feelings or behaviour because you are extremely frightened, angry, excited, etc.

Meaning: unable to control your feelings or behaviour because you are extremely frightened, angry, excited, etc.

Hindi meaning: उन्मत्त

Synonyms: Overexcited, Frenzied, Distraught, Feverish

Antonyms: Composed, Collected, Poised, Tranquil

Example: She became almost<strong> hysterical</strong> when I told him.

Trick: Hystorical war par bani movies apko hysterical bana deti h

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