10 new English words for 26 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 Chaos (noun)

Chaos - Complete disorder and confusion.

Complete disorder and confusion.

Hindi meaning: अराजकता/अव्यवस्था

Synonyms: Anarchy, Turmoil, Clutter, Disarray, Muddle

Antonyms: Order Peace, Quiet, Tidiness

Example: The <strong>chaos</strong> in the cafeteria began when one student threw his lunch at another student.

2 Stagnation (noun)

Stagnation - State of being still, or not moving.

State of being still, or not moving.

Hindi meaning: गतिहीनता /विकासहीनता

Synonyms: Fixture, Sluggishness, Dullness, Torpidity

Antonyms: Boom, Rise

Example: Throughout the 18th century Europe was less an era of <strong>stagnation</strong> than of transition.

3 Pursuit (noun)

Pursuit - The process of trying to achieve/follow/chase something (as for knowledge)

The process of trying to achieve/follow/chase something (as for knowledge)

Hindi meaning: खोज/तलाश

Synonyms: Quest, Search, Discovery, Reconnoiter

Antonyms: Retreat, Digress, Retrograde

Example: The United States is considering invading Afghanistan in <strong>pursuit</strong> of the terrorist leader.

4 Facilitate (verb)

Facilitate - Make (an action or process) easy or easier.

Make (an action or process) easy or easier.

Hindi meaning: सुगम करना/आसान करना

Synonyms: Ease, Aid, Simplify, Smooth

Antonyms: Block, Halt, Seize, Hinder

Example: The translator will <strong>facilitate</strong> the conversation between the immigrant and the attorney.

5 Abdicate (verb)

Abdicate - Fail to fulfill or undertake (a responsibility or duty) so gave up.

Fail to fulfill or undertake (a responsibility or duty) so gave up.

Hindi meaning: अधिकार को त्यागना

Synonyms: Relinquish, Forsake, Forgo, Reject

Antonyms: Maintain, Continue, Challenge, Stay

Example: Of course, it is easier to <strong>abdicate</strong> your responsibilities than to be a good citizen.

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6 Patronage (noun)

Patronage - The support given by a patron.

The support given by a patron.

Hindi meaning: संरक्षण /प्रतिपालन

Synonyms: Conservation, Guardianship, Protectorate, Backing

Antonyms: Harm, Hurt, Obstruction

Example: Your <strong>patronage</strong> of the arts program will allow our students to put on four plays this year.

7 Intimidation (noun)

Intimidation - The action of intimidating/menacing someone.

The action of intimidating/menacing someone.

Hindi meaning: धमकी

Synonyms: Reprimand, Menace, Denouncement

Antonyms: Please, Enamor, Cheer

Example: The mob tries to <strong>intimidate</strong> shop owners into paying protection fees.

8 Regimentation (noun)

Regimentation - An act to form into an organized group, usually for the purpose of rigid orcomplete control.

An act to form into an organized group, usually for the purpose of rigid orcomplete control.

Hindi meaning: अनुशासन/नियंत्रण

Synonyms: Methodization, Institutionalization, Strictness, Standardization

Antonyms: Disorganization, Derangement

Example: In addition to the academic demands, there were social pressures that came as a shock, the unfamiliar <strong>regimentation</strong> of a school environment.

9 Stifle (verb)

Stifle - Restrain (a reaction) or stop one acting on (an emotion).

Restrain (a reaction) or stop one acting on (an emotion).

Hindi meaning: दबाना

Synonyms: Suppress, Squeeze, Press, Cramp

Antonyms: Allow, Encourage, Assist, Aid

Example: He was so <strong>stifled</strong> under political pressure that he vote eventually turned to be biased.

10 Endorsement (noun)

Endorsement - The action of endorsing/backing someone or something.

The action of endorsing/backing someone or something.

Hindi meaning: समर्थन/पुष्टि

Synonyms: Support, Backing, Approval

Antonyms: Denial, Disfavor, Opposition

Example: The singer is being paid to <strong>endorse</strong> the soft drink in a series of commercials.

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