10 new English words for 19 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 Contempt (noun)

Contempt - willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative body./ the state of being despised.

willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative body./ the state of being despised.

Hindi meaning: अपमान/मानहानि/अवज्ञा

Synonyms: Disrespect, Scorn, Despite, Disdain, Neglect, Contumacy, Disregard.

Antonyms: Praise, Esteem, Compliment, Admiration, Respect.

Example: After refusing to listen to the judge, the defendant was held in <strong> contempt </strong> of court and taken back to his jail cell.

2 Intemperate (adjective)

Intemperate - Having or showing a lack of emotional calmness or control/ an irrespective way of saying something.

Having or showing a lack of emotional calmness or control/ an irrespective way of saying something.

Hindi meaning: असंयमित/अनर्गल/बेलगाम

Synonyms: Immoderate, Excessive, Undue, Unreasonable, Unjustified.

Antonyms: Temperate, Moderate, Balanced, Ordinate.

Example: People should avoid the <strong> intemperate </strong> remarks in professionalism as it may lead to clashes.

3 Sundry (adjective)

Sundry - Of various kinds; several.

Of various kinds; several.

Hindi meaning: विविध/विभिन्न

Synonyms: various, varied, miscellaneous, assorted, diverse, diversified.

Antonyms: same, similar, individual, singular.

Example: Because I was unsure of the San Francisco weather, I packed a <strong> sundry </strong> of clothing items to wear.

4 Acquit (verb)

Acquit - free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.

free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.

Hindi meaning: बरी करना/अपराधमुक्त करना

Synonyms: Absolve, Clear, Exonerate, Exculpate, Declare Innocent, Found not Guilty.

Antonyms: Accuse, Blame, Charge, Convict, Incriminate, Punish, Sentence.

Example: The suspect was acquitted by the jury due to a lack of evidence.

5 Umbrage (noun)

Umbrage - a feeling of being offended by what someone has said or done.

a feeling of being offended by what someone has said or done.

Hindi meaning: रोष/अपकार

Synonyms: Resentment, Exasperation, Indignation, Wrath, Disgrace, Offense, Dishonor.

Antonyms: Calmness, Cheer, Delight, Glee, Pleasure.

Example: Stop finding <strong> umbrage </strong>with other people who think differently than you.

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6 Archaic (adjective)

Archaic - (of a word or a style of language) no longer in everyday use but sometimes used to impart an old-fashioned flavor./ very old or old-fashioned.

(of a word or a style of language) no longer in everyday use but sometimes used to impart an old-fashioned flavor./ very old or old-fashioned.

Hindi meaning: आद्य/अप्रचलित/पुराना

Synonyms: Obsolete, Out Of Date, Anachronistic, Old-Fashioned, Outmoded, Bygone, Primitive, Antediluvian, Antiquated.

Antonyms: Contemporary, Current, In Vogue, Modern, Present, up-to-date.

Example: The original Ford Model T car is considered <strong> archaic </strong> when compared to modern vehicles.

7 Intimidate (verb)

Intimidate - frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants.

frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants.

Hindi meaning: भयभीत करना

Synonyms: Frighten, Menace, Terrify, Scare, Overawe, Daunt.

Antonyms: Calm, Comfort, Embolden, Encourage, Soothe, Please.

Example: While in court, the defendant tried to <strong> intimidate </strong> the jury with menacing looks.

8 Dilemma (noun)

Dilemma - a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable.

a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable.

Hindi meaning: असमंजस/दुविधा

Synonyms: Confusion , Abeyance , Irresoluteness, Quandary, Predicament, Puzzle, Conundrum.

Antonyms: Clarity, Straightness, Directive.

Example: The witness was struggling with <strong> a dilemma </strong> on whether or not to take the stand and testify.

9 Trample (verb)

Trample - to treat other people's rights, wishes, or feelings as if they are worthless or not important.

to treat other people's rights, wishes, or feelings as if they are worthless or not important.

Hindi meaning: अप्रभावी या निष्फल करना/रौंदना/कुचलना

Synonyms: Encroach, Override, Run Over, Violate, Infringe, Suppress.

Antonyms: Encourage, Boost, Cure, Aid, Assist.

Example: When we follow out others in complete way, our individuality is <strong> trampled </strong> by ourselves and we blame on others for that.

10 Denigrate (verb)

Denigrate - to make (something) seem less important or valuable./ to attack the reputation of.

to make (something) seem less important or valuable./ to attack the reputation of.

Hindi meaning: बदनाम करना/ कलंकित करना

Synonyms: Asperse, Calumniate, Defame, Slander, Smear, Smirch, Derogate.

Antonyms: Praise, Cherish, Boost, Commend.

Example: You should not <strong> denigrate </strong> other people unless you want individuals to attack your reputation in retaliation.

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