10 new English words for 8 March 2020, 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 Cohort (noun)

Cohort  - Meaning- A group of people who share a common feature or aspect of behavior.

Meaning- A group of people who share a common feature or aspect of behavior.

Hindi meaning: संगी

Synonyms: Partner, Companion, Comrade, associate

Antonyms: Enemy, Foe, Antagonist, Opponent

Example: Robinson and his cohorts were soon ejected from the hall.

2 Distort (verb)

Distort  - Meaning- To change facts, ideas, etc. so that they are no longer correct or true.

Meaning- To change facts, ideas, etc. so that they are no longer correct or true.

Hindi meaning: अशुद्ध दरसाना

Synonyms: Misrepresent, Falsify, Misstate, Pervert

Antonyms: Verify, Validate, Authenticate, Certify

Example: Newspapers are often guilty of distorting the truth.

3 Conjecture (noun)

Conjecture  - Meaning- An opinion or idea that is not based on definite knowledge and is formed by guessing.

Meaning- An opinion or idea that is not based on definite knowledge and is formed by guessing.

Hindi meaning: अनुमान

Synonyms: Guess, Speculation, Assumption, Surmise

Antonyms: Fact, Proof, Reality, Genuine

Example: The truth of his conjecture was confirmed by the newspaper report.

4 Pejoratively (adverb)

Pejoratively  - Meaning- In a way that expresses disapproval or criticism.

Meaning- In a way that expresses disapproval or criticism.

Hindi meaning: निन्दात्मक ढंग से

Synonyms: Derogatorily, Critically, Negatively, Disapprovingly

Antonyms: Approvingly, Graciously, Favourably, Positively

Example: While the detective was supposed to be neutral, he described the suspect in a <strong>pejoratively. </strong>

5 Patron (noun)

Patron  - Meaning- A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.

Meaning- A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.

Hindi meaning: संरक्षक

Synonyms: Sponsor, Financier, Supporter, Benefactor

Antonyms: Adversary, Antagonist, Contender, Competitor

Example: He was a great <strong>patron</strong> of the arts and helped to establish the Museum.

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6 Flout (verb)

Flout  - Meaning- To show that you have no respect for a law, etc. by openly not obeying it.

Meaning- To show that you have no respect for a law, etc. by openly not obeying it.

Hindi meaning: उपेक्षा करना

Synonyms: Defy, Disregard, Scorn, Violate

Antonyms: Obey, Respect, Honour

Example: She likes <strong>flouting</strong> convention and doing her own thing.

7 Cahoots (noun)

Cahoots  - Meaning- Planning or doing something dishonest with somebody else.

Meaning- Planning or doing something dishonest with somebody else.

Hindi meaning: मिलीभगत

Synonyms: Conniving, Conspiring, Alliance, hand in glove

Antonyms: Non-Alignment, Disunion, Separation, in individual manner

Example: The mystical and the managerial are secretly in <strong>cahoots</strong>.

8 Exploit (verb)

Exploit  - Meaning-  To treat a person or situation as an opportunity to gain an advantage for yourself

Meaning- To treat a person or situation as an opportunity to gain an advantage for yourself

Hindi meaning: लाभ उठाना

Synonyms: Take Advantage of, Make Use of, Abuse, Impose on

Antonyms: Cherish, Care For

Example: We need to make sure that we <strong>exploit</strong> our resources as fully as possible.

9 Deficient (adjective)

Deficient  - Meaning- Not having enough of something, especially something that is essential.

Meaning- Not having enough of something, especially something that is essential.

Hindi meaning: कम

Synonyms: Lacking, Inadequate, Insufficient

Antonyms: Ample, Satisfactory, Abundant, Excessive

Example: When I tried to withdraw money, I was told I couldn’t because my funds were <strong>deficient</strong>

10 Nasty (adjective)

Nasty  - Meaning- Very bad or unpleasant.

Meaning- Very bad or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: अप्रिय

Synonyms: Awful, Horrible, Terrible, Disgusting

Antonyms: Pleasant, Awesome, Delightful

Example: I had a <strong>nasty</strong> feeling that he would follow me.

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