10 new English words for 26 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 Anecdotal (adjective)

Anecdotal - Not necessarily true or dependable, because based on someone's personal experience and not on facts or research.

Not necessarily true or dependable, because based on someone's personal experience and not on facts or research.

Hindi meaning: वास्तविक/उपाख्यानात्मक

Synonyms: Informal, Unreliable, Based on Hearsay, Unscientific

Antonyms: Scientific

Example: The writings of the ancient historian are very <strong>anecdotal</strong>, focusing too much on his own life’s experiences.

2 Voluntary (adjective)

Voluntary - Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.

Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.

Hindi meaning: स्वैच्छिक/स्वेच्छा से

Synonyms: Free, Autonomous, Discretional, Willful

Antonyms: Forced, Involuntary, Obligatory, Unwilling

Example: The government is hoping television stations will comply with <strong>voluntary</strong> guidelines regarding appropriate programming during peak viewing hours.

3 Enumerate (verb)

Enumerate - Specify individually or specifically./ to list or count off individually.

Specify individually or specifically./ to list or count off individually.

Hindi meaning: गणना करना/गिनना

Synonyms: Specify, Figure, Identify, Particularize, Reckon

Antonyms: Conceal, Estimate, Guess, Hide, Neglect

Example: Before the judge began to <strong>enumerate</strong> the charges against Harry, he asked to speak privately with the prosecutor.

4 Ad hoc (adjective)

Ad hoc - For or concerned with one specific purpose. / created or done for a particular purpose as necessary. (विशेष (परिस्थिति विशेष))

For or concerned with one specific purpose. / created or done for a particular purpose as necessary. (विशेष (परिस्थिति विशेष))

Synonyms: Impromptu, Extemporaneous, Emergency, Specific

Antonyms: General, Usual, Common, Regular

Example: Some of the men in our neighborhood have formed an <strong>ad hoc</strong> safety patrol to deter crime.

5 Novel (adjective)

Novel - Original or striking especially in conception or style/ new and not resembling something formerly known or used.

Original or striking especially in conception or style/ new and not resembling something formerly known or used.

Hindi meaning: नवीन/नया/नव

Synonyms: Different, Innovative, Offbeat, Peculiar, Unique, Unusual

Antonyms: Common, Familiar, Normal, Regular, Similar, Usual, Ordinary, Customary

Example: The studio is looking for <strong>novel</strong> concepts to turn into original television series.

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6 Envision (verb)

Envision - To think of (something that you believe might exist or happen in the future).

To think of (something that you believe might exist or happen in the future).

Hindi meaning: कल्पना करना/आगे की सोचना

Synonyms: Foresee, Project, Visualize, Envisage, Contemplate

Antonyms: Imprudence, Disregard, Ignore, Neglect

Example: The Minister’s speech in the parliament, made the people <strong>envisioned</strong> about country’s future growth.

7 Unanimous (adjective)

Unanimous - In complete agreement. / Acting together as a single undiversified whole.

In complete agreement. / Acting together as a single undiversified whole.

Hindi meaning: एकमत/सर्वसम्मत

Synonyms: United, Unified, Concordant, Agreed, Collective, Consensual

Antonyms: Divided, Split, Parted, Echeloned

Example: The jury was <strong>unanimous</strong> on the first vote; the accused was innocent.

8 Futile (adjective)

Futile - Incapable of producing any useful result./ producing no result or effect.

Incapable of producing any useful result./ producing no result or effect.

Hindi meaning: व्यर्थ/निरर्थक

Synonyms: Fruitless, Vain, Pointless, Useless, Worthless, Ineffectual, Ineffective, Inefficacious, Failed, Thwarted; Unproductive, Barren

Antonyms: Effective, Fruitful, Helpful, Productive, Profitable, Successful, Useful

Example: It appears that filling out job applications in this troubled economy is a <strong>futile</strong> exercise.

9 Gamut (noun)

Gamut - The complete range or scope of something.

The complete range or scope of something.

Hindi meaning: सारे पहलू/संपूर्ण विस्तार

Synonyms: Range, Spectrum, Span, Extent, Reach

Antonyms: Narrow, Parochial

Example: The poetry book contains a <strong>gamut</strong> of ethnically diverse poems from writers around the globe.

10 Battered (adjective)

Battered - To subject to strong, overwhelming, or repeated attack (not necessarily physically.)

To subject to strong, overwhelming, or repeated attack (not necessarily physically.)

Hindi meaning: परेशान/तंग

Synonyms: Hit, Assaulted, Attacked, Enraged, Bothered

Antonyms: Pleased, Satisfied, Contented

Example: The <strong>battered</strong> society has taken a bold step by changing the mayor as he has not done anything for betterment of society.

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