11 new English words for 18 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 Fruition (noun)

Fruition - The realization or fulfillment of a plan or project.

The realization or fulfillment of a plan or project.

Hindi meaning: सफलता/सुखानुभव

Synonyms: Fulfillment, Realization, Actualization, Achievement, Attainment, Accomplishment

Antonyms: Imperfection, Disappointment, Failure

Example: After many obstacles, our dream of owning a restaurant has finally come to <strong>fruition </strong>.

2 Substantially (adverb)

Substantially - To a great or significant extent.

To a great or significant extent.

Hindi meaning: काफी हद तक

Synonyms: Considerably, Significantly, Greatly, Markedly, Appreciably

Antonyms: Slightly, Insignificantly

Example: Ideological differences within the party have grown <strong>substantially </strong> since their loss in the recent election.

3 Mitigation (noun)

Mitigation - The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Hindi meaning: अल्पीकरण/न्यूनीकरण/कमी करना

Synonyms: Alleviation, Reduction, Diminution, Lessening

Antonyms: Increment

Example: The removal or the <strong>mitigation </strong> of objectionable matter is also occasionally found now-a-days.

4 Lenient (adjective)

Lenient - Mild or soothing; emollient.

Mild or soothing; emollient.

Hindi meaning: उदार/ सौम्य

Synonyms: Merciful, Clement, Sparing, Forgiving, Humane, Indulgent

Antonyms: Rigorous, Merciful, Severe

Example: The <strong>lenient </strong> judge is merely going to give culprit a stern warning.

5 Peer (noun)

Peer - One that is of equal standing with another.

One that is of equal standing with another.

Hindi meaning: समान पद का/ बराबरी का

Synonyms: Companion, Coequal, Match

Antonyms: Inferior, Superior

Example: Einstein was greatly admired by his <strong>peers </strong> in the scientific community.

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6 Staggeringly (adverb)

Staggeringly - Very large, shocking, or surprising

Very large, shocking, or surprising

Hindi meaning: अत्यधिक रूप से

Synonyms: Extremely, Greatly, Highly, Remarkably

Antonyms: Mildly, Trivially

Example: In the recent years the use of CFCs has increased <strong>Staggeringly </strong> that heating of Earth is expected to be more than anticipated.

7 Induct (verb)

Induct - Admit (someone) formally to a post or organization.

Admit (someone) formally to a post or organization.

Hindi meaning: शामिल करना/प्रवेश कराना

Synonyms: Enlist, Instate, Include

Antonyms: Expel, Reject, Close

Example: The good virtues must be <strong>inducted </strong> for harnessing.

8 Imperative (adjective)

Imperative - Of vital importance; crucial.

Of vital importance; crucial.

Hindi meaning: अनिवार्य/आत्यावश्यक

Synonyms: Vital, Crucial, Critical, Essential

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Trivial, Uncritical

Example: Water is <strong>imperative </strong> for survival.

9 Persistent (adjective)

Persistent - Continuing to exist or occur over a prolonged period.

Continuing to exist or occur over a prolonged period.

Hindi meaning: अनवरत/सतत

Synonyms: Continuing, Constant, Enduring, Steady

Antonyms: Broken, Inconstant, Halted

Example: Although I have been taking medicine for two weeks, I still cannot get rid of this <strong>persistent </strong> cough.

10 Sway (verb)

Sway - Control or influence (a person or course of action). (प्रभावित करना/झुकाना

Control or influence (a person or course of action). (प्रभावित करना/झुकाना

Hindi meaning: किसी परिपेक्ष्य में

Synonyms: Effect, Impact, Influence, Impression

Antonyms: Inability, Inefficiency, Weakness

Example: The President is hoping to <strong>sway </strong> public opinion in favor of free trade.

11 Legitimately (adverb)

Legitimately - Conforming to recognized principles or accepted rules and standards.

Conforming to recognized principles or accepted rules and standards.

Hindi meaning: तर्कसंगत तरीके से/ वैध तरीके से

Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Properly, Equitably, Rightly

Antonyms: Unfairly, Wrongly

Example: We shall try to indicate the extent to which project can <strong>legitimately </strong> be applied.

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