11 new English words for 20 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 Evacuate (verb)

Evacuate - Remove (someone) from a place of danger to a safer place.

Remove (someone) from a place of danger to a safer place.

Hindi meaning: खाली कराना/निकालना

Synonyms: Remove, Move Out, Shift, Expel, Evict

Antonyms: Fill, Allow, Remain, Stay

Example: Several families were <strong>evacuated </strong> from their homes after the news of Tsunami.

2 Aspect (noun)

Aspect - A particular part or feature of something.

A particular part or feature of something.

Hindi meaning: पहलू/पक्ष

Synonyms: Feature, Facet, Side, Characteristic, Particular

Antonyms: Whole, All, Aggregate

Example: You have to look at every <strong>aspect </strong> of the problem to really understand why it is happening.

3 Hindsight (noun)

Hindsight - Understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened or developed.

Understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened or developed.

Hindi meaning: दूरदर्श/पश्च दृष्टि

Synonyms: experience, remembrance, Monday morning quarterback.

Antonyms: Unintelligence, Ignorance

Example: In <strong>hindsight </strong>, I wished I had taken my friend’s key when I discovered she had wrecked her car on the way home.

4 Fierce (adjective)

Fierce - Having or displaying a violent or ferocious aggressiveness.

Having or displaying a violent or ferocious aggressiveness.

Hindi meaning: तीव्र/भयानक

Synonyms: Ferocious, Savage, Vicious, Frightening

Antonyms: Gentle, Moderate, Calm, Pleasant

Example: A <strong>fierce </strong> battle is being fought for the leadership of the Liberal Party.

5 Enforcement (noun)

Enforcement - The act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to.

The act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to.

Hindi meaning: लागू /प्रभावशील करना

Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application

Antonyms: Abandon, Renunciation, Forgetfulness

Example: The strict <strong>enforcement </strong> of environmental regulations has become necessary now days.

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6 Enormous (adjective)

Enormous - Very large in size, quantity, or extent.

Very large in size, quantity, or extent.

Hindi meaning: बहुत अधिक/अत्यंत

Synonyms: Huge, Tremendous, Immense, Vast, Very Large

Antonyms: Little, Minute, Tiny, Small

Example: Hockey is <strong>enormously </strong> popular in this country, with thousands of kids playing it every winter.

7 Oversight (noun)

Oversight - Watchful and responsible care

Watchful and responsible care

Hindi meaning: निरीक्षण/ निगरानी

Synonyms: Supervision, Surveillance, Superintendence, Inspection

Antonyms: Ignorance, Avoidance

Example: Effective <strong>oversight </strong> of the financial reporting process can make processes better.

8 Rein (verb)

Rein - Limiting or controlling something (from being excessive)

Limiting or controlling something (from being excessive)

Hindi meaning: नियंत्रण करना / रोकना

Synonyms: Curb, Govern, Command, Monitoring, Snaffle

Antonyms: Release, Allow, Expand

Example: To <strong>rein </strong> the inflation, the money supply should be effectively stabilized.

9 Modicum (noun)

Modicum - A small quantity of a particular thing, especially something desirable or valuable.

A small quantity of a particular thing, especially something desirable or valuable.

Hindi meaning: अल्पांश/ अल्पभाग

Synonyms: Fraction, Little, Fragment

Antonyms: Lot, Total, Entire, Whole

Example: All I need is a <strong>modicum </strong> of money to pay for my basic needs.

10 Vulnerable (adjective)

Vulnerable - Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.

Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.

Hindi meaning: अतिसंवेदनशील/ आघात योग्य

Synonyms: Penetrable, Unsafe, Unprotected, Permeable, Unguarded

Antonyms: Protected, Sage, Secure

Example: Because little kids have weak immune systems, they are very <strong>vulnerable </strong> to illness.

11 Intensive (adjective)

Intensive - Involving very great extent.

Involving very great extent.

Hindi meaning: गहन/ प्रचुर मात्रा में

Synonyms: Profound, Deep, Thorough

Antonyms: Superficial, Incomprehensive

Example: Following <strong>intensive </strong> negotiations with the union, a strike appears to have been averted.

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