Daily Vocabulary 17 December 2016 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms

10 new English words for 17 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 Radically (adverb)

Thoroughgoing or extreme, especially as regards change from accepted or traditional forms

Hindi meaning: मौलिक

Synonyms: Fundamentally, Radically, Originally, Primordially, Wholly

Antonyms: Superficially, In a surfacial manner

Example: After the terrorist attacks of 2001, there were some radical changes in airport security.

2 Marginalize (Verb)

To relegate to an unimportant or powerless position within a society or group.

Hindi meaning: अधिकारहीन करना

Synonyms: Relegate, Diminish, Disparage, Depreciate

Antonyms: Elevate, Promote, Value, Acclaim

Example: The marginalized societies are struggling to get back their dignity since independence.

3 Fruition (noun)

The realization or fulfillment of a plan or project.

Hindi meaning: सफलता

Synonyms: Fulfillment, Realization, Actualization, Achievement, Attainment, Accomplishment

Antonyms: Imperfection, Disappointment, Failure

Example: The doctors knew if they could bring the cancer cure to fruition they could save millions of lives.

4 Unanimously (adverb)

Without opposition; with the agreement of all people involved.

Hindi meaning: सर्वसम्मति से

Synonyms: Unitary, Concordantly, Collectively, Consensually, cooperatively, harmoniously

Antonyms: Differently, Divergently, Opposite

Example: The unanimous consent of all the shareholders was required to approve the merger.

5 Foresight (noun)

The ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future.

Hindi meaning: दूरदर्शिता

Synonyms: Forethought, Anticipation, Prescience, Watchfulness, Vigilance, Prudence

Antonyms: Carelessness, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect, Negligence, Thoughtlessness

Example: If you want to have a successful business, you must have the foresight to plan a profitable long-term strategy.

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6 Stipulation (noun)

A condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement.

Hindi meaning: नियम/व्यवस्था

Synonyms: Precondition, Provision, Prerequisite, Requisite, Specification

Antonyms: Disagreement, Implication

Example: The owners may stipulate a huge deposit as a condition of the purchase agreement.

7 Departure (noun)

A deviation from an accepted, prescribed, or usual course of action.

Hindi meaning: विचलन

Synonyms: Deviation, Divergence, Digression, Shift, Variation

Antonyms: Abiding, Docile

Example: The Departure of employee from company led to firing from the company.

8 Combat (Verb)

Take action to reduce or prevent (something bad or undesirable).

Hindi meaning: प्रतिरोध करना

Synonyms: Fight, Contend With, Tackle, Counter, Oppose, Resist, Withstand

Antonyms: Gave In, Lose

Example: The government is trying to combat inflation by freezing salaries in the public sector.

9 Discrimination (noun)

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Hindi meaning: भेदभाव/पक्षपात

Synonyms: Prejudice, Bias, Unfairness, Inequity, Favouritism, One-Sidedness

Antonyms: Equity, Fairness, Impartiality, Justice, Indifference

Example: The company insists it did not discriminate when it promoted the male employee instead of the female employee.

10 Imperative (adjective)

Of vital importance; crucial.

Hindi meaning: अनिवार्य/आत्यावश्यक

Synonyms: Vital, Crucial, Critical, Essential

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Trivial, Uncritical

Example: It is an imperative concern to provide the equality to marginalized classes.

Daily Vocabulary – 17 December 2016