11 new English words for 1 November 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 Amend (verb)

Amend - Make changes for improvement.

Make changes for improvement.

Hindi meaning: संशोधन करना

Synonyms: Modify, Rectify, Elevate, Reform

Antonyms: Worsen, Harm, Lower, Ruin

Example: The juvenile told the judge that he would <strong>amend</strong> his ways and contribute to the betterment of society.

2 Assessment (noun)

Assessment - The action of assessing/evaluating someone or something.

The action of assessing/evaluating someone or something.

Hindi meaning: आकलन/मूल्यांकन

Synonyms: Evaluation, Judgment, Gauging, Rating, Estimation

Example: Wanting an <strong>assessment</strong> of her health, the woman contacted her doctor for an appointment.

3 Detention (noun)

Detention - The punishment of being kept in school after hours. The action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody.

The punishment of being kept in school after hours. The action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody.

Hindi meaning: अवरोध/रुकावट

Synonyms: Confinement, Internment, Captivity, Restraint

Antonyms: Liberation, Assistance, Freedom, Aid

Example: Everyone should be enough liberal to make his choices irrespective of <strong>detentions</strong>.

4 Dialect (noun)

Dialect - A particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.

A particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.

Hindi meaning: प्रांतीय भाषा

Synonyms: Regional Language, Local Language, Local Tongue, Local Speech, Local Parlance

Antonyms: Standard Language

Example: To improve the standard of <strong>Dialects</strong> Assembly works should be done in these languages.

5 Confine (verb)

Confine - Keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of.

Keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of.

Hindi meaning: सीमित करना

Synonyms: Limit, Restrict, Restrain, Confine, Bound, Circumscribe

Antonyms: Free, Release, Unbound, Liberate

Example: A medical team has successfully <strong>confined</strong> the disease to one village.

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6 Peer (noun)

Peer - One that is of equal standing with another.

One that is of equal standing with another.

Hindi meaning: समकक्ष/समान पदस्थ

Synonyms: Companion, Coequal, Match

Antonyms: Inferior, Superior

Example: <strong>Peer</strong> education with time is required to lift the level of students in Indian schools.

7 Crucial (adjective)

Crucial - Of great importance.

Of great importance.

Hindi meaning: महत्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Important, Vital, Deciding, Decisive, Key, Major

Antonyms: Trivial, Minor, Secondary, Of Less Importance

Example: If you want to conquer the game of golf, it is <strong>crucial</strong> that you master the art of the stroke.

8 Intervention (noun)

Intervention - The action or process of intervening/interfering.

The action or process of intervening/interfering.

Hindi meaning: व्यवधान

Synonyms: Interruption, Interference, Obstruction, Hindrance

Antonyms: Aid, Assistance

Example: In mythological tales, the divine <strong>intervention</strong> of the gods is what usually changes a person’s fate.

9 Cognitive (adjective)

Cognitive - Relating to cognition/knowledge.

Relating to cognition/knowledge.

Hindi meaning: ज्ञान-संबंधी

Synonyms: Perceptional, Intellectual, Cerebral

Antonyms: Non cognitive, Physical

Example: The goal of the program is to help students improve their <strong>cognition</strong> by developing new practices to help them acquire knowledge easier.

10 Disruptive (adjective)

Disruptive - Causing or tending to cause disruption or troublesome.

Causing or tending to cause disruption or troublesome.

Hindi meaning: हानिकारक/बाधाकारी

Synonyms: Troublemaking, Troublesome, Disorderly, Undisciplined, Turbulent

Antonyms: Calmed, Soothed, Disciplined

Example: The <strong>Disruptions</strong> in the current educational structure is to maintain what has been announced at the time of elections.

11 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: This spiritual dimension addresses the <strong>imperative</strong> for compassion among all peoples.

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