10 new English words for 3 December 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 Dissenter (noun)

Dissenter - A person who dissents from some established policy

A person who dissents from some established policy

Hindi meaning: भिन्नमतावलम्बी/जो प्रचलित मत के विरुद्ध हो

Synonyms: Skeptic, Protester, Separatist, Rebel, Nonconformist

Antonyms: Follower, Obedient

Example: The union is going to <strong>dissent</strong> with management’s offer of a small pay increase.

2 Exhibition (noun)

Exhibition - A display or demonstration of something particularly of a skill.

A display or demonstration of something particularly of a skill.

Hindi meaning: प्रदर्शन

Synonyms: Display, Show, Showing, Presentation, Demonstration, Showcase, Mounting

Antonyms: Concealment, Cover, Hiding

Example: An <strong>exhibition</strong> of works by Leonardo da Vinci drew thousands of visitors to the museum.

3 Lofty (adjective)

Lofty - Having or displaying great dignity or nobility/elevated in nature or style.

Having or displaying great dignity or nobility/elevated in nature or style.

Hindi meaning: उत्कृष्ट/उद्धत/ ऊंचा

Synonyms: Eminent, Gallant, Majestic, Proud, Elevated, Exalted, Grand, Noble

Antonyms: Low, Normal, Wretch, Contemptible

Example: The football players have set a <strong>lofty</strong> goal in their bid to win all their home games this year.

4 Aggrieved (adjective)

Aggrieved - Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.

Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.

Hindi meaning: असंतुष्ट होना /व्यथित होना

Synonyms: Resentful, Affronted, Indignant, Discontented, Angry, Distressed, Unhappy

Antonyms: Comforted, Happy, Pleased, Contented, Satisfied

Example: Many people who are non visionary can be seen <strong>aggrieved</strong> over Demonetization move of the government.

5 Congregate (verb)

Congregate - Gather into a crowd or mass.

Gather into a crowd or mass.

Hindi meaning: एकत्रित होना

Synonyms: Gather, Assemble, Mass, Meet, Congress

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate, Spread

Example: Will your whole family <strong>congregate</strong> at your grandfather’s house during the holidays?

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6 Exploitation (noun)

Exploitation - The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.

The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.

Hindi meaning: शोषण/दोहन

Synonyms: Taking Advantage, Making Use, Abuse of, Misuse, Ill treatment, Unfair treatment.

Antonyms: Fair Treat.

Example: We joined a union to end <strong>exploitation</strong> at the hands of the company owners.

7 Petition (noun)

Petition - A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

Hindi meaning: याचिका/प्रार्थना पत्र

Synonyms: Appeal, Round Robin, Application, Prayer, Request, Suit, Entreaty, Imprecation, Invocation.

Example: A nonviolent way to protest a law is by signing a <strong>petition</strong> requesting the annulment of the law.

8 Intriguing (adjective)

Intriguing - Arousing curiosity or interest; fascinating.

Arousing curiosity or interest; fascinating.

Hindi meaning: पहेलीनुमा

Synonyms: Tempt, Tantalize, Curious, Attentive

Antonyms: Boring, Unexciting, Un-Stimulating

Example: The store’s <strong>intriguing</strong> ad made me want to look at the boutique’s offerings.

9 Allegiance (noun)

Allegiance - Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.

Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.

Hindi meaning: निष्ठा/ वफादारी

Synonyms: Loyalty, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Obedience, Fealty, Adherence, Devotion

Antonyms: Apathy, Dishonor, Disloyalty, Disobedience, Faithlessness, Treachery, Enmity

Example: We took an oath of <strong>allegiance</strong> upon entering the military, and none of us plan on violating it.

10 Diktat (noun)

Diktat - An order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent.

An order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent.

Hindi meaning: फरमान

Synonyms: Decree, Order, Ukase, Behest

Antonyms: Ignorance

Example: The company president issued a <strong>diktat</strong> that employees may not wear jeans to work.

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