10 new English words for 11 November 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 Chastise (verb)

Chastise  - Meaning: To criticize someone severely.

Meaning: To criticize someone severely.

Hindi meaning: भर्त्सना करना, निंदा करना

Synonyms: Censure, Rebuke, Upbraid, Reprimand

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Eulogise, Applaud

Example: The father <strong>chastised</strong> his son for his misconduct.

Trick: Jyada advertise tv par sab chastise karte h

2 Hobgoblin (noun)

Hobgoblin  - Meaning: (in stories) a small, ugly creature that causes trouble.

Meaning: (in stories) a small, ugly creature that causes trouble.

Hindi meaning: पिशाच

Synonyms: Imp, Sprite, Goblin, Elf, Leprechaun

Antonyms: Angel

Example: Why is <strong>Hobgoblin</strong> still using his old outfit?

Trick: Hobit movie mai bahut sare hobgoblin the

3 Stifling (adjective)

Stifling  - Meaning: Making one feel oppressed.

Meaning: Making one feel oppressed.

Hindi meaning: दमनकारी

Synonyms: Repressive, Domineering, Unbearable, Overpowering

Antonyms: Liberating, Permissive, Lenient

Example: The level of control exercised by the parties was absolutely <strong>stifling</strong>.

Trick: Tiffin na dena labour ko bada stifling h

4 Enduring (adjective)

Enduring  - Meaning: Existing for a long time.

Meaning: Existing for a long time.

Hindi meaning: चिरस्थायी

Synonyms: Lasting, Persistent, Durable, Long-Term

Antonyms: Short-Lived, Transitory, Ephemeral, Transient

Example: I shall be left with many <strong>enduring</strong> memories of the time I spent in India.

Trick: Endevour car badi enduring h

5 Indigenous (adjective)

Indigenous  - Meaning: Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Meaning: Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Hindi meaning: स्वदेशी, स्थानीय

Synonyms: Aboriginal, Primeval, Primordial, Home-Grown

Antonyms: Expatriate, Migrant, Adventitious, Alien

Example: Kangaroos are <strong>indigenous</strong> to Australia.

Trick: Indian ke genious indigenous rocket banate h

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6 Contradict (verb)

Contradict  - Meaning: Claim the opposite of a statement made by (someone).

Meaning: Claim the opposite of a statement made by (someone).

Hindi meaning: खंडन करना

Synonyms: Oppose, Gainsay, Controvert, Impugn

Antonyms: Admit, Affirm, Concede, Consent

Example: He did not <strong>contradict</strong> her but just said nothing.

Trick: Contract ko tod dena rules ko contradict karna h

7 Lodestar (noun)

Lodestar  - Meaning: A person or thing that serves as an inspiration or guide.

Meaning: A person or thing that serves as an inspiration or guide.

Hindi meaning: मार्गदर्शक

Synonyms: Guide, Role Model, Luminary, Exemplar, Ideal

Antonyms: Follower, Admirer, Believer, Fan

Example: She was his intellectual <strong>lodestar</strong>.

Trick: Star log duniya ko sahi guide karte h

8 Contempt (noun)

Contempt  - Meaning: The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.

Meaning: The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.

Hindi meaning: तिरस्कार

Synonyms: Disrespect, Disdain, Scorn, Condescension

Antonyms: Admiration, Esteem, Reverence, Veneration, Deference

Example: Pam stared at the girl with total <strong>contempt</strong>.

Trick: Court ko insult karne ka attempt hi contempt hota h

9 Shun (verb)

Shun  - Meaning: To avoid something.

Meaning: To avoid something.

Hindi meaning: टालना, परहेज़ करना

Synonyms: Avoid, Eschew, Shirk, Steer Clear of, Fight Shy of

Antonyms: Seek, Pursue, Aspire, Go After

Example: She <strong>shunned</strong> fashionable society.

Trick: Sun mai bahar jane se sab shun karte h

10 Prompt (verb)

Prompt  - Meaning: Cause someone to take a course of action.

Meaning: Cause someone to take a course of action.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित करना

Synonyms: Induce, Dispose, Lead, Stimulate, Prod

Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Dissuade, Put off

Example: Winning prize <strong>prompted</strong> him to work laboriously.

Trick: Rome jane ke liye wife prompt kar rahi h

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