20 new English words for 30 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 Conspicuous (adjective)

Conspicuous  - Clearly visible./ attracting notice or attention.

Clearly visible./ attracting notice or attention.

Hindi meaning: सुस्पष्ट/सहजदृश्य

Synonyms: Clear, Visible, Noticeable, Observable, Discernible, Perceptible, Detectable

Antonyms: Invisible, Obscure, Unclear, Unnoticeable, Vague, Concealed, Imperceptible, Inconspicuous

Example: During the summer months, the mosquitoes are very <strong>conspicuous</strong> near the water.

2 Reconciliation (noun)

Reconciliation - The restoration of good relations between individuals, groups, or territories who had become divided for some reason.

The restoration of good relations between individuals, groups, or territories who had become divided for some reason.

Hindi meaning: सामंजस्य/पुनः मैत्री

Synonyms: Rapprochement, Harmony, Reuniting, Reunion

Antonyms: Disagreement, Dissension

Example: The <strong>reconciliation</strong> between the two kings will never occur because both men are too stubborn.

3 Connotation (noun)

Connotation - Suggested or implied meaning.

Suggested or implied meaning.

Hindi meaning: लक्ष्यार्थ/संकेतार्थ

Synonyms: Meaning, Intension, Significance, Essence

Antonyms: Denotation

Example: No matter how you look at it, the word lucky will always have a positive <strong>connotation</strong>.

4 Ticklish (adjective)

Ticklish - (of a situation or problem) difficult or tricky and requiring careful handling.

(of a situation or problem) difficult or tricky and requiring careful handling.

Hindi meaning: अस्थिर/पेचीदा

Synonyms: Problematic, Tricky, Delicate, Sensitive, Controversial, Awkward, Prickly

Antonyms: Calm, Easy, Firm, Stable, Strong, Unproblematic

Example: Her <strong>ticklish</strong> nature is creating problems in the company, so it was suggested to expel him out.

Trick: Pani ke tic tic girne se bchane ke liye ticklish nature hona chahiye .

5 Slaughter (verb)

Slaughter - To kill someone.

To kill someone.

Hindi meaning: हत्या या वध करना

Synonyms: Kill, Murder, Assassinate

Antonyms: Birth, Save, Guard, Protect

Example: The United Nations is sending in peace-keeping troops to stop the <strong>slaughter</strong> in the war affected region.

Trick: ISIS slow slow sabhi Syriain logo ka Slaughter kar rha hai.

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6 Betrayal (noun)

Betrayal - The action of betraying/deluding one's country, a group, or a person.

The action of betraying/deluding one's country, a group, or a person.

Hindi meaning: विश्वासघात

Synonyms: Disloyalty, Treachery, Perfidy, Faithlessness

Antonyms: Devotion, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Honesty, Loyalty

Example: The <strong>betrayal</strong> of his friend led to defeat in the war for the king.

Trick: Bhai ke betrayal se bhai ko bhut duk huya

7 Condole (verb)

Condole - Express sympathy for (someone); grieve with.

Express sympathy for (someone); grieve with.

Hindi meaning: शोक प्रकट करना

Synonyms: Lament, Console

Antonyms: Annoy, Hurt, Upset, Distress

Example: I offered my neighbor my <strong>condolence</strong> when I heard of his mother’s death.

Trick: Kon nhi jata condole me ,sabhi jate hai.

8 Skepticism (noun)

Skepticism - An attitude of doubting the truth of something (such as a claim or statement).

An attitude of doubting the truth of something (such as a claim or statement).

Hindi meaning: संशयवाद /संदेहवाद

Synonyms: Doubtfulness, Dubiousness, a Pinch of Salt, Disbelief, Cynicism, Mistrust, Suspicion

Antonyms: Belief, Certainty, Sureness, Trust

Example: A healthy <strong>skepticism</strong> is always good as it leads to clarity of issues

Trick: Jo raat me bi specs lgate hai log unhe skepticism se dekte hai .

9 Consolidate (verb)

Consolidate - Combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole.

Combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole.

Hindi meaning: संघटित करना/मजबूत करना

Synonyms: Combine, Unite, Merge, Integrate, Amalgamate, Bring Together

Antonyms: Disjoin, Discourage, Weaken, Scatter

Example: While we were stranded on the island, we chose to <strong>consolidate</strong> our resources for the benefit of everyone.

Trick: Con ne chori kar karke sari solid chize consolidate kar di .

10 Rhetoric (adjective)

Rhetoric - The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the exploitation of figures of speech and other compositional techniques./persuasive or impressive language which is often insincere (??????????????/?????????)

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the exploitation of figures of speech and other compositional techniques./persuasive or impressive language which is often insincere (??????????????/?????????)

Synonyms: Hyperbole, Oratory, Balderdash, Linguistic, Elocution

Antonyms: Quiet, Conciseness

Example: The senator will be a great president because he is big on action and low on <strong>rhetoric</strong>

Trick: Election me jitane ke baad ek ek heater denge ye baat rhetoric hai

11 Vigilantism (noun)

Vigilantism - Keeping a watchful or close eye on events and people.

Keeping a watchful or close eye on events and people.

Hindi meaning: सतर्कता

Synonyms: Carefulness, Cautiousness, Chariness, Heedfulness, Wariness, Watchfulness

Antonyms: Carelessness, Ignorance, Avoidance

Example: The CEO’s <strong>vigilantism</strong> over the each employee was fruitful as the revenue was always soaring.

12 Succor (verb)

Succor  - Assistance in time of difficulty/help in a difficult situation

Assistance in time of difficulty/help in a difficult situation

Hindi meaning: सहायता देना /मदद देना

Synonyms: Sustenance, Aid, Help, Relief, Support

Antonyms: Block, Hinder, Injure, Obstruct

Example: Even though Holly is painfully shy, she is never hesitant to offer <strong>succor</strong> to anyone who is in pain.

13 Onus (noun)

Onus - Something that is one's duty or responsibility.

Something that is one's duty or responsibility.

Hindi meaning: दायित्व /कर्त्तव्य

Synonyms: Vouchment, Responsibility, Liability, Obligation, Duty

Antonyms: Negligence, Irresponsibility, Untidiness, Insouciance

Example: Computers have made researching so simple that students no longer have to take <strong>onus</strong> for collecting their own data.

14 Din (noun)

Din - A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.

A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.

Hindi meaning: शोरगुल//हंगामा

Synonyms: Noise, Clamor, Sputter, Cacophony, Clatter, Commotion

Antonyms: Calm, Calmness, Order, Peace, Quiet, Silence

Example: The <strong>din</strong> from my neighbor’s party will probably keep me up all night.

15 Embolden (verb)

Embolden - Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something./ to motivate or inspire someone to do something.

Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something./ to motivate or inspire someone to do something.

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहित करना

Synonyms: Encourage, Stimulate, Promote, Energize

Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Depress

Example: If we give in to the terrorists, our actions will <strong>embolden</strong> other terrorist groups to commit the same criminal acts.

16 Perpetrate (verb)

Perpetrate - To execute or carry out/ perform an act, usually with a negative connotation.

To execute or carry out/ perform an act, usually with a negative connotation.

Hindi meaning: करना

Synonyms: Carry Out, Commit, Execute, Enact, Perform, Bring About

Antonyms: Leave, Stop, Halt, Idle, Prevent, Abstain

Example: The angry widower has vowed to <strong>perpetrate</strong> an act of vengeance against the man who killed his family.

17 Flog (verb)

Flog - Beat (someone) with a whip or stick as a punishment.

Beat (someone) with a whip or stick as a punishment.

Hindi meaning: मारना पीटना

Synonyms: Beat, Lam, Manhandle

Antonyms: Guard, Protect, Save

Example: The sailors were <strong>flogged</strong> for attempting a mutiny.

18 Clamor (noun)

Clamor - Utter or proclaim insistently and noisily.

Utter or proclaim insistently and noisily.

Hindi meaning: कोलाहल

Synonyms: Din, Loud Noise, Uproar, Tumult, Ruckus, Turmoil

Antonyms: Calm, Order, Peace, Silence, Agreement, Harmony, Quiet

Example: As soon as the people learn about the little boy’s murder, they are going to <strong>clamor</strong> for justice.

19 Fillip (noun)

Fillip  - Something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity.

Something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity.

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहन

Synonyms: Stimulus, Boost, Encouragement, Incitement, Incentive, Impetus, Inducement, Motivation

Antonyms: Discouraging

Example: Whenever you feel de-motivated, use path of successful persons as a <strong>fillip</strong> to go ahead.

20 Remuneration (noun)

Remuneration - Compensation for something (goods or services).

Compensation for something (goods or services).

Hindi meaning: हर्जाना/मुआवज़ा

Synonyms: Compensation, Reimbursement, Wage

Antonyms: Loss

Example: The salary earned by teachers is not enough <strong>remuneration</strong> for all the work they do on a daily basis.

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