12 new English words for 8 October 2016, 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 Spectacular (ad)

Spectacular (ad) - In a dramatic and eye-catching way.

In a dramatic and eye-catching way.

Hindi meaning: तमाशे का/ दर्शनीय

Synonyms: Dramatic, Marked, Eye-Catching, Discernible

Antonyms: Unspectacular, Insignificant

Example: The government policies regarding the auctions of Spectrum proved to be <strong>spectacularly</strong> failed.

2 Fiscal (ad)

Fiscal (ad) - Relating to government revenue, especially taxes

Relating to government revenue, especially taxes

Hindi meaning: वित्तीय/ राजस्व

Synonyms: Financial, Money Related, Commercial, Monetary

Example: The blunders of the government were open to a united attack, and Mr Chamberlain's tariff-reform movement in 1903 provided a new rallying point in defense of the existing <strong>fiscal</strong> system.

3 Shortfall (n)

Shortfall (n) - A deficit of something required or expected.

A deficit of something required or expected.

Hindi meaning: कमी होना

Synonyms: Deficiency, Dearth, Lack, Insufficiency

Antonyms: Abundant, Excessive, Superfluous

Example: Unfortunately, as soon as he cleared the <strong>shortfall</strong> the markets recovered dramatically.

4 Inflict (v)

Inflict (v) - Cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something.

Cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something.

Hindi meaning: प्रवृत्त/नुक्सान करना

Synonyms: Impose, Penalize, Scourge

Antonyms: Benign

Example: They cannot destroy the strong, but they can <strong>inflict</strong> significant damage.

5 Unwarranted (ad)

Unwarranted (ad) - Not justified or authorized.

Not justified or authorized.

Hindi meaning: अनपेक्षित/अकारण

Synonyms: Unforeseen, Without Reference To, In Expectant, Causeless

Antonyms: Justifiable, Reasonable, Warranted

Example: It is also <strong>unwarranted</strong> to start with the expectation that everything in the world should be explained by one principle, and it is a needless restriction of our means to expect unity of method.

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6 Distortion (n)

Distortion (n) - The action of distorting or the state of being distorted.

The action of distorting or the state of being distorted.

Hindi meaning: विरूपण

Synonyms: Deformation, Disfigurement, Defacement, Mutilation

Antonyms: Perfection, Uniformity

Example: The <strong>distortion</strong> of the countries represented would thus increase with the distance, north and south, from this central parallel.

7 Cite (v)

Cite (v) - Referring as an evidence for or justification of an argument or statement.

Referring as an evidence for or justification of an argument or statement.

Hindi meaning: उल्लेख करना/उद्धरण देना

Synonyms: Mention, Refer, Quote

Antonyms: Conceal, Withhold, Deny

Example: This report <strong>cites</strong> another example which is perhaps more closely related to our discussion.

8 Indictment (n)

Indictment (n) - A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

Hindi meaning: अभियोग /अभ्यारोपण/ कलंक

Synonyms: Imputation, Allegation, Arraignment

Antonyms: Acquittal, Exoneration

Example: Theological historians from that time forward have perpetuated the <strong>indictment</strong> that Erasmus sided with neither party in the struggle for religious truth.

9 Estimate (v)

Estimate (v) - Roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of.

Roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of.

Hindi meaning: आकलन/अनुमान लगाना

Synonyms: Presume, Expected calculation, Take The Gauge Of, Evaluation

Antonyms: Ignorance, Fact

Example: “Make a fair <strong>estimate</strong> when we find ourselves situated close to one star”, said the astronaut.

10 Subsequent (ad)

Subsequent (ad) - Coming after something in time; following.

Coming after something in time; following.

Hindi meaning: आगामी/उत्तरवर्ती

Synonyms: Consecutive, Successive, Following, Latter

Antonyms: Preceding, Earlier, Former

Example: The point I'm trying to make is, we lack confirmation, especially in view of <strong>subsequent</strong> events.

11 Perforce (adv)

Perforce (adv) - To be done necessarily or inevitability, by force of circumstances.

To be done necessarily or inevitability, by force of circumstances.

Hindi meaning: मजबूरन/लाचारी से

Synonyms: Compulsively, Helplessly, Involuntarily

Antonyms: Voluntarily, Will-Fully

Example: Sometimes the circumstances are made so politically constraint that companies have to follow the policies in a <strong>perforce</strong> manner.

12 Thwart (v)

Thwart (v) - Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

Hindi meaning: विफल/बिगाड़ना/ नाकाम बनाना

Synonyms: Ruin, Aggravate, Restrain

Antonyms: Facilitate, Enlighten, Liberate

Example: A strong and energetic party endeavored to <strong>thwart</strong> the working of the new order, and matters came to a climax on the death of William IV.

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