10 new English words for 2 October 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 Stricture (noun)

Stricture  - Meaning: A restriction on a person or activity.

Meaning: A restriction on a person or activity.

Hindi meaning: नियंत्रण

Synonyms: Limitation, Restriction, Constraint, Curb

Antonyms: Freedom, Latitude, Liberty, Leeway

Example: <strong>Strictures</strong> against civil servants expressing political opinions.

2 Vulnerable (adjective)

Vulnerable  - Meaning: weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally

Meaning: weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally

Hindi meaning: अतिसंवेदनशील

Synonyms: Susceptible, Endangered, Unshielded, In Jeopardy, Defenceless

Antonyms: Protected, Resistant, Shielded, Immune

Example: Old people are particularly <strong>vulnerable</strong> to the flu.

3 Parrot (verb)

Parrot  - Meaning: to repeat exactly what someone else says, without understanding it or thinking about its meaning.

Meaning: to repeat exactly what someone else says, without understanding it or thinking about its meaning.

Hindi meaning: नक़ल करना; दोहराना

Synonyms: Imitate, Reiterate, Emulate, Ape

Antonyms: Be Original

Example: The toddler <strong>parroted</strong> everything her father said.

4 Imperative (noun)

Imperative  - Meaning: a thing that is very important and needs immediate attention or action (अनिवार्यता).

Meaning: a thing that is very important and needs immediate attention or action (अनिवार्यता).

Synonyms: Essential, Obligation, Requirement, Priority

Antonyms: Alternative, Choice, Inessential, Option

Example: Reducing air pollution has become an <strong>imperative</strong>.

5 Supersede (verb)

Supersede  - Meaning: Take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use).

Meaning: Take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use).

Hindi meaning: जगह लेना

Synonyms: Replace, Supplant, Succeed, Displace

Antonyms: Precede, Come First

Example: Manmohan Singh was <strong>superseded</strong> by Narendra Modi.

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6 Hotly (adverb)

Hotly  - Meaning: done in an angry or excited way or with a lot of strong feeling.

Meaning: done in an angry or excited way or with a lot of strong feeling.

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजनापूर्वक

Synonyms: Fiercely, Vehemently, Vigorously, Strenuously

Antonyms: Calmly, Gently, Mildly, Quietly.

Example: Recent reports in the press have been <strong>hotly</strong> denied.

7 Infiltrate (verb)

Infiltrate  - Meaning: to enter or make somebody enter a place or an organization secretly.

Meaning: to enter or make somebody enter a place or an organization secretly.

Hindi meaning: घुसपैठ करना

Synonyms: Invade, Sneak Into, Penetrate, Intrude

Antonyms: Keep off, Stay off, Not Trespass on

Example: A reporter tried to <strong>infiltrate</strong> into the farmhouse.

8 Quell (verb)

Quell  - Meaning: to stop something such as violent behaviour or protests.

Meaning: to stop something such as violent behaviour or protests.

Hindi meaning: शांत करना; कुचलना

Synonyms: Suppress, Subdue, Repress, Quash

Antonyms: Incite, Instigate, Inflame, Prompt

Example: Extra police were called in to <strong>quell</strong> the disturbances.

9 Resentment (noun)

Resentment  - Meaning: a feeling of anger or unhappiness about something that you think is unfair.

Meaning: a feeling of anger or unhappiness about something that you think is unfair.

Hindi meaning: नाराजगी, अप्रसन्नता

Synonyms: Dissatisfaction, Pique, Indignation, Disgruntlement

Antonyms: Satisfaction, Gratification, Delight, Pleasure

Example: He was filled with deep <strong>resentment</strong> at being passed over for promotion.

10 Exult (verb)

Exult  - Meaning: to express great pleasure or happiness.

Meaning: to express great pleasure or happiness.

Hindi meaning: बहुत प्रसन्न होना

Synonyms: Rejoice, Revel, Gloat, Relish

Antonyms: Grieve, Lament, Bemoan, Bewail

Example: The people <strong>exulted</strong> at the victory.

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