10 new English words for 20 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.
Hindi meaning: अनिष्टसूचक/अमंगल सूचक
Synonyms: Inauspicious, Jinx, Apocalyptic, Sinister, Predicting Unfortunate
Antonyms: Cheerful, Hopeful, Encouraging, Promising, Auspicious
Example: Because of the <strong>ominous</strong> music, we knew something bad was about to happen in the movie.
Hindi meaning: असर
Synonyms: Consequence, Result, Outcome, Effect, Upshot, Complicate Development
Antonyms: Cause, Source, Origin, Genesis
Example: When you started dating a married woman, did you not realize a <strong>ramification</strong> of your actions would be her husband’s hatred?
Hindi meaning: मध्यस्थ
Synonyms: Arbitrator, Mediator, Moderator, Referee, Adjudicator, Middle-Person
Example: An <strong>arbiter</strong> will help the divorcing couple come to terms on a settlement.
Hindi meaning: दण्ड मुक्ति/माफी
Synonyms: Indemnity, Exemption From Punishment, Amnesty, Dispensation, Pardon, Reprieve.
Antonyms: Imprisonment, Punishment, Incarceration
Example: In exchange for her testimony, the accomplice received <strong>impunity</strong> from prosecution.
Hindi meaning: सुधार/कष्ट निवारण
Synonyms: Redressal, Treatment, Countermeasure, Solution, Correction, Restorative
Antonyms: Damage, Harm, Hurt, Injure, Worsen
Example: The President's advisor suggested the <strong>remedy</strong> for the economic problems is a tax cut.
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Hindi meaning: समामेलन /राज्य-हरण/कब्जा करना
Synonyms: Seizure, Invasion, Conquest, Takeover, Expropriation, Arrogation, Usurping
Antonyms: Detachment, Loss, Subtraction
Example: Because the people in the area enjoy their sense of self-governance, they are rejecting the proposal for <strong>annexation</strong>.
Hindi meaning: लड़ाकू/युद्धरत
Synonyms: Hostile, Aggressive, Antagonistic, Bellicose, Truculent, Confrontational, Combative.
Antonyms: Agreeable, Calm, Friendly, Peaceful, Cooperative
Example: While many professional wrestlers may appear <strong>belligerent</strong>, in reality, most of them are really nice.
Hindi meaning: अधिकार त्याग/पदत्याग
Synonyms: Resignation, Stepping Down, Relinquishment, Abjuration, Repudiation
Antonyms: Ascension, Take Over
Example: Since the dictator of that country will not simply <strong>abdicate</strong> his position, we must go to war to remove him from power.
Hindi meaning: नष्ट कर देना/ विकृत करना/उलट देना
Synonyms: Destabilize, Unsettle, Overthrow, Overturn
Antonyms: Encourage, Strengthen, Improve, Uphold
Example: In the movie, the rebels sought to <strong>subvert</strong> the tribunal’s power and replace the body with a democratic government.
Hindi meaning: अतिदुष्ट/ जघन्य
Synonyms: Odious, Wicked, Evil, Atrocious, Monstrous, Disgraceful, Abominable, Contemptible, Reprehensible, Despicable
Antonyms: Delightful, Friendly, Good, Kind, Likeable, Lovable, Pleasant
Example: The criminal received the death penalty for his <strong>heinous</strong> crime.
