10 new English words for 4 January 2017, 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 Predicament (noun)

Predicament - a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

Hindi meaning: कठिन परिस्थिति/विकट परिस्थिति

Synonyms: Difficult Situation, Mess, Difficulty, Problematic, Issue, Plight, Quandary, Trouble, Muddle

Antonyms: Blessing, Boon, Solution

Example: If one get caught in predicament, it is always advised to come out immediately because as soon you come out larger the benefits.

Trick: Female ko predict karna man ke liye hamesha Predicament rha hai.

2 Defy (Verb)

Defy - appear to be challenging (someone) to do or prove something.

appear to be challenging (someone) to do or prove something.

Hindi meaning: अवहेलना करना

Synonyms: Challenge, Dare, Confront, Out Dare, Repugn, withstand

Antonyms: Surrender, Give Up, Hide

Example: Opponents of the prohibition against smoking say they plan to defy the ban in a mass smoking demonstration on Monday.

Trick: Difficult kaam ko karne me Defy karte hai.

3 Contempt (Verb)

Contempt - willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative body./ the state of being despised.

willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative body./ the state of being despised.

Hindi meaning: तिरस्कार या अवज्ञा करना

Synonyms: Disrespect, Scorn, Despite, Disdain, Neglect, Contumacy, Disregard

Antonyms: Praise, Esteem, Compliment, Admiration, Respect

Example: He was expelled out from the company due to contempt of company policies.

Trick: Court ka Contempt kiya, Court ne bahar kiya.

4 Perjury (noun)

Perjury - giving false testimony after swearing to state the truth.

giving false testimony after swearing to state the truth.

Hindi meaning: झूठा साक्ष्य

Synonyms: deception, dishonesty, falsehood, falsification, deceitfulness, untruth, untruthfulness

Antonyms: truthfulness, honesty

Example: During his testimony, Jim committed perjury when he misled the court about his wife’s whereabouts.

Trick: Jury ke manch pe Perjury karte hai.

5 Compliance (noun)

Compliance  - the act of obeying rules.(

the act of obeying rules.(

Hindi meaning: अनुपालन करना

Synonyms: Adherence, Conformity, Obedience, Submission, Abidance, Conformation, , Complaisance, Obligingness

Antonyms: Difference, Disagreement, Refusal, Disobedience Resistance, ,Defiance Denial, Dissension, Dissent

Example: Because the prisoner had a long history of compliance, the warden gave him extra outside privileges.

Trick: Is company ka kaam dus rules ko Compliance karna hai.

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6 Tactic (noun)

Tactic - showing adroit planning; aiming at an end beyond the immediate action.

showing adroit planning; aiming at an end beyond the immediate action.

Hindi meaning: रणनीति

Synonyms: Strategy, Plan, Skill, Adroitness

Antonyms: Straightness, Ignorance

Example: In order to achieve the win, the coach showed his team the best tactic to perform.

Trick: Hectic work se hi achi Tactic banti hai.

7 Verdict (noun)

Verdict  - an opinion or judgment.

an opinion or judgment.

Hindi meaning: निर्णय/मत

Synonyms: Decision , Judgment, Ruling, Order, Decree

Antonyms: Accusation, Allegations

Example: In accordance with the verdict of all five panelists, Sally was crowned the spelling bee champion.

Trick: Victory ke baad raja ka Verdict sabko manna padhta hai.

8 Tenure (noun)

Tenure - the holding of an office./ occupying a position or office.

the holding of an office./ occupying a position or office.

Hindi meaning: कार्यकाल

Synonyms: incumbency, term of office, term, period of/in office, time, time in office.

Example: With a tenure exceeding forty years, Judge Marshall has held his office longer than any other judge in our county.

Trick: Office me Ten logo ka tiny Tenure hai.

9 Autonomy (noun)

Autonomy - the right or condition of self-government./ freedom from external control or influence; independence.

the right or condition of self-government./ freedom from external control or influence; independence.

Hindi meaning: स्वायत्तता/स्वत्व अधिकार

Synonyms: Sovereignty, Self-Direction, Self-Reliance, Self-Sufficiency

Antonyms: Dependence

Example: Because James does not have the autonomy to reduce car prices, he must first consult with his manager before agreeing to your terms.

Trick: Is auto pe iski Autonomy hai.

10 Imminent (adjective)

Imminent - about to happen; in proximity.

about to happen; in proximity.

Hindi meaning: आसन्न/निकटस्थ

Synonyms: Adjacent, Impending, Proximate, Forthcoming, Likely

Antonyms: Distant, , Later, Escapable

Example: Despite what the scientist said, the volcano eruption is not imminent so do not be concerned.

Trick: Immidiate action lena padhta hai Imminent danger aane pe.

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