10 new English words for 17 February 2024, 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 Coalition (noun)

Coalition - A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

Hindi meaning: गठबंधन

Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation

Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution

Example: The groups united to form a <strong>coalition</strong>.

Trick: Coalition is increasing questions on parties.

2 Province (noun)

Province - A principal administrative division of a country or empire.

A principal administrative division of a country or empire.

Hindi meaning: प्रांत

Synonyms: Territory, Region, State, Department

Antonyms: Avocation, Entertainment, Fun, Recreation

Example: Other <strong>provinces</strong> have funded various projects over the years.

Trick: This province is since long time.

3 Mandate (noun)

Mandate - The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election.

The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election.

Hindi meaning: अधिदेश

Synonyms: Instruction, Directive, Direction, Decree.

Antonyms: Breach, Break, Denial, Question.

Example: Royal <strong>mandates</strong> must be obeyed.

Trick: These rules are madate and sophisticate.

4 Consultative (adjective)

Consultative - Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional).

Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional).

Hindi meaning: परामर्श

Synonyms: Argue, Brainstorm, Consider, Deliberate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Answer, Reply

Example: She <strong>consulted</strong> many respectable people in the village, but none could see a way out of the difficulty.

Trick: They are meeting and consulting to the doctor.

5 Strapped (adjective)

Strapped - Short of money.

Short of money.

Hindi meaning: तंगी

Synonyms: Impoverished, Beggared, Broke, Dirt Poor

Antonyms: Rich, Wealthy, Untied, Unstrapped

Example: There was a box <strong>strapped</strong> to the floor beneath the bench.

Trick: The strapped situation gapped the market.

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6 Negotiating (verb)

Negotiating - Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to <strong>negotiate</strong> over the price.

Trick: He is negotiating for the laundering.

7 Crucial (adjective)

Crucial - Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Hindi meaning: महत्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional

Example: It's <strong>crucial</strong> that we arrive before 8 o'clock.

Trick: Saare crucial kaam beneficial hote h.

8 Recognize (verb)

Recognize - Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.

Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.

Hindi meaning: मान्यता-प्राप्त

Synonyms: Accepted, Identified, Known, Perceived

Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I can always <strong>recognize</strong> him from far away by the way he walks.

Trick: The man was pressurized by the recognized authority.

9 Curb (noun)

Curb - A check or restraint on something.

A check or restraint on something.

Hindi meaning: नियंत्रण

Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Check, Brake

Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express

Example: He called for energy consumption to be <strong>curbed</strong>.

Trick: He has curb to not to disturb anyone.

10 Maneuvers (noun)

Maneuvers - Move skillfully or carefully.

Move skillfully or carefully.

Hindi meaning: पैंतरेबाज़ी

Synonyms: Action, Manipulation, Measure, Movement

Antonyms: Cessation, Ignorance, Inaction, Inactivity

Example: We attempted to <strong>manoeuvre</strong> the canoe closer to him.

Trick: Manoeuvring is most needed in the wrestling ring.

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