10 new English words for 28 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 Consensus (noun)

Consensus - The judgment arrived at by most of those concerned/ group solidarity in sentiment and belief.

The judgment arrived at by most of those concerned/ group solidarity in sentiment and belief.

Hindi meaning: एकमत/सर्वसम्मति

Synonyms: Accord, Harmony, Concurrence, Consent, Unison, Unanimity

Antonyms: Disagreement, Dissension, Opposition, Refusal, Opposition

Example: The Prime Minister stated that he would not introduce a new tax without the <strong>consensus</strong> of public opinion.

Trick: Common logo ko sense use karke Consensus me vote dena chaeye.

2 Doctrine (noun)

Doctrine - A belief or set of beliefs / a stated principle of government policy.

A belief or set of beliefs / a stated principle of government policy.

Hindi meaning: मत/सिद्धांत

Synonyms: Belief, Creed, Dogma, Tenet, Precept, Fundamental

Antonyms: Ambiguity, Disbelief, Heterodoxy, Skepticism

Example: Because David was opposed to some elements of the church’s <strong>doctrine</strong>, he decided to find another place to worship.

Trick: Doctor ke trick ko log uski Doctrine samjhte hai.

3 Arsenal (noun)

Arsenal - A place where weapons and military equipment are stored or made. / a stock of weapons.

A place where weapons and military equipment are stored or made. / a stock of weapons.

Hindi meaning: शस्त्रागार/हथियारघर

Synonyms: Armory, Arms depot, Arms cache, Ordnance depot, Magazine, Ammunition dump

Example: When they arrested the suspect, he had an <strong>arsenal</strong> of firearms in his possession.

Trick: Our sena ka Arsenal

4 Plethora (noun)

Plethora - A large or excessive amount of something.

A large or excessive amount of something.

Hindi meaning: प्रचुरता/बहुतायत

Synonyms: Overabundance, Plenty, Profusion, Surfeit, Glut

Antonyms: Lack, Need, Scarcity, Want, Few, Little, Rarity

Example: He eagerly accepted the job because it came with a <strong>plethora</strong> of opportunities.

5 Wreak (verb)

Wreak  - Cause to happen or to occur as a consequence./ cause (a large amount of damage or harm).

Cause to happen or to occur as a consequence./ cause (a large amount of damage or harm).

Hindi meaning: उत्पन्न करना/कारण होना

Synonyms: Effect, Inflict, Engender, Generate

Antonyms: Destroy, Fail, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: The storm will <strong>wreak</strong> terrible damage on Phil’s home if he does not place sandbags everywhere.

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6 Havoc (noun)

Havoc - Wide and general destruction. /great or extreme disorder.

Wide and general destruction. /great or extreme disorder.

Hindi meaning: तबाही

Synonyms: Ravage, Destruction, Chaos, Catastrophe

Antonyms: Blessings, Boon

Example: The protestors created <strong>havoc</strong> when they started to break store windows.

7 Assessment (noun)

Assessment - The action of assessing/evaluating someone or something.

The action of assessing/evaluating someone or something.

Hindi meaning: आंकलन /निर्धारण

Synonyms: Evaluation, Judgment, Gauging, Rating, appraisal

Antonyms: Ignorance, Avoidance

Example: After the blind date, her <strong>assessment</strong> was that the man did not have polite manners.

8 Fragile (adjective)

Fragile - Not strong or sturdy; delicate and vulnerable./ easily destroyed or threatened. (कमज़ोर (not tenacious))

Not strong or sturdy; delicate and vulnerable./ easily destroyed or threatened. (कमज़ोर (not tenacious))

Synonyms: Weak, Delicate, Frail, Infirm, Feeble

Antonyms: Able, Firm, Healthy, Strong, Durable, Tough, Unbreakable

Example: Because the treaty between the two nations is very <strong>fragile</strong>, it may be damaged during the presidential meeting.

9 Pale (adjective)

Pale - Inferior or unimpressive. /not bright or brilliant.

Inferior or unimpressive. /not bright or brilliant.

Hindi meaning: अप्रभावी/inferior

Synonyms: Inferior, Poor, Feeble, Weak, Insipid, Vapid, Ineffective

Antonyms: Bright, Strong, Effective, Impressive, Superior

Example: The famine that hit the country in 1960 was <strong>pale</strong> in comparison to what could happen in the coming months if something isn't done to help people now.

10 Proliferation (noun)

Proliferation - The action of spreading rapidly or increasing in number.

The action of spreading rapidly or increasing in number.

Hindi meaning: प्रसार/फैलाव

Synonyms: Spreading, Dissemination, Dispersion, Expansion

Antonyms: Suppressing, Contracting

Example: After the monsoon rains, insects of all kinds begin to <strong>proliferate</strong> and you see people constantly swatting and slapping at the air.

Trick: Pro League ka Proliferation bhout acha ho raha hai.

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