12 new English words for 10 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 Concern (n, v)

Concern (n, v) - A matter of interest or importance to someone.

A matter of interest or importance to someone.

Hindi meaning: चिंता/मामला

Synonyms: Case, Matter, Affair, Shebang

Antonyms: Disinterest, Unconcern

Example: I didn't mention his blossoming love life, but expressed <strong>concern</strong> over his serious problem of nightmares.

2 Regulate (v)

Regulate (v) - Control or maintain at optimality for proper working.

Control or maintain at optimality for proper working.

Hindi meaning: नियमन करना/विधिवत करना

Synonyms: Adjust, Monitor, Govern, Methodize

Antonyms: Disorganize, Worsen, Unsettle

Example: It was indeed the requirements of the fiasco and the conscription which impelled the imperial government to <strong>regulate</strong> the system.

3 Sustained (ad)

Sustained (ad) - Continuing for an extended period or without interruption.

Continuing for an extended period or without interruption.

Hindi meaning: निरंतर/अनवरत

Synonyms: Constant, Uninterrupted, Continuous

Antonyms: Intermittent, Interrupted, Stopping

Example: Once the country has reached to optimum growth, now what it needs to do is to maintain the growth for <strong>sustained</strong> years.

4 Trajectory (n)

Trajectory (n) - The path followed by a projectile (object)

The path followed by a projectile (object)

Hindi meaning: प्रक्षेपपथ/प्रक्षेपवक्र

Synonyms: Route, Path, Track Line, Direction, Curve

Example: The missile’s <strong>trajectory</strong> shows it is headed for the continental United States.

5 Compensatory (ad)

Compensatory (ad) - Reducing or offsetting the unpleasant or unwelcome effects of something.

Reducing or offsetting the unpleasant or unwelcome effects of something.

Hindi meaning: क्षतिपूरक/प्रतिकरात्मक

Synonyms: Offsetting, Redeeming, Remunerative

Antonyms: Damaging, Worsening

Example: There are no Good Samaritan laws in China, and <strong>compensatory</strong> damages for a long-term injury often run higher than death damages.

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6 Fledgling (n)

Fledgling (n) - A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.

A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.

Hindi meaning: अनुपन्न/पिछड़ा हुआ

Synonyms: Apprentice, Tyro, Neophyte, Novice

Antonyms: Expert, Veteran

Example: The <strong>fledgling</strong> writer could use the benefit of a good editor.

7 Cogent (ad)

Cogent (ad) - Clear, logical, and convincing.

Clear, logical, and convincing.

Hindi meaning: ठोस/ प्रभावशाली/निश्चयात्मक

Synonyms: Convincing, Firm, Solid, Persuasive, Convincing

Antonyms: Ineffective, Weak, Unimportant

Example: I had no trouble believing the doctor's <strong>cogent</strong> statement about my strong need for the surgery.

8 Viable (ad)

Viable (ad) - Capable of working successfully; feasible.

Capable of working successfully; feasible.

Hindi meaning: व्यवहार्य

Synonyms: Workable, Feasible, Practicable, Practical, Applicable, Usable, Manageable

Antonyms: Impracticable, Unfeasible

Example: If the project is not <strong>viable</strong> there is no reason for us to consider it.

9 Articulate (v, ad)

Articulate (v, ad) - Clearly and distinctly expressed.

Clearly and distinctly expressed.

Hindi meaning: व्यक्तकरना /सुस्पष्ट करना

Synonyms: Clear, Apparent, Lucid, Explicit, Intelligible

Antonyms: Inarticulate, Unintelligible, Misrepresented

Example: A polished speaker, Jenna was able to <strong>articulate</strong> her points during any discussion.

10 Peculiarities (n)

Peculiarities (n) - A characteristic that is distinctive of a particular person or place.

A characteristic that is distinctive of a particular person or place.

Hindi meaning: विशिष्टता/ख़ासियत

Synonyms: Characteristics, Trait, Strangeness, Distinctiveness, Feature

Antonyms: Simplicity, Usualness, Normality

Example: One <strong>peculiarity</strong> of the ceremony had occasioned considerable discussion.

11 Leverage (v)

Leverage (v) - Use (something) to maximum advantage.

Use (something) to maximum advantage.

Hindi meaning: उद्यामन/उत्तोलन की शक्ति/ स्वयं को ऊपर उठाने की शक्ति

Synonyms: Heave, Lifting, Power To Lift On

Antonyms: Weakness

Example: “We will also explore how to <strong>leverage</strong> technology to enhance Africa's higher education goals.”, said the professor in the conference.

12 Obstruct (v)

Obstruct (v) - Prevent or hinder (movement or someone or something in motion).

Prevent or hinder (movement or someone or something in motion).

Hindi meaning: बाधा डालना/रुकावट डालना

Synonyms: Hinder, Block, Stall, Impede, Inhibit, Restrain

Antonyms: Aid, Help, Boost, Support, Assist

Example: The protesters deliberately <strong>obstruct</strong> traffic by shutting off their engines during rush hour.

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