10 new English words for 25 June 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 Proactive (adjective)

Proactive  - Creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened

Creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened

Hindi meaning: सक्रिय

Synonyms: Prudent, Wise, Heedful, Cautious

Antonyms: Improvident, Heedless, Careless, Incautious

Example: We should take a <strong>proactive</strong> stance and try to prevent future problems.

2 Anonymous (adjective)

Anonymous  - (Of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name

(Of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name

Hindi meaning: गुमनाम/नामरहित

Synonyms: Nameless, Unnamed, Unidentified, Pseudonym

Antonyms: Known, Named, Specified

Example: An author who does not put his name on his books is an example of someone who is <strong>anonymous</strong>.

3 Diligent (adjective)

Diligent  - Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties

Hindi meaning: कर्मठ/मेहनती

Synonyms: Strenuous, Hardworking, Industrious, Assiduous

Antonyms: Idle, Inactive, Lethargic, Un-busy

Example: After <strong>diligent</strong> searching, he found a parcel.

4 Vigorously (adverb)

Vigorously  - In a way that involves physical strength, effort, or energy; strenuously.

In a way that involves physical strength, effort, or energy; strenuously.

Hindi meaning: शक्तिपुर्वक/उत्साह सहित

Synonyms: Eagerly, Powerfully, Forcefully, Strenuously, Firmly

Antonyms: Softly, Weakly, Feebly, Gently

Example: He knocked <strong>vigorously</strong> on the door.

5 Prudence (noun)

Prudence  - The ability to make intelligent decisions; cautiousness

The ability to make intelligent decisions; cautiousness

Hindi meaning: विवेक/बुद्धिमानी

Synonyms: Wisdom, Discretion, Intelligence, Thoughtfulness

Antonyms: Recklessness, Indiscretion, Absurdity

Example: She was never known for her <strong>prudence</strong>.

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6 Paradigm (noun)

Paradigm  - A typical example or pattern of something; a pattern or model.

A typical example or pattern of something; a pattern or model.

Hindi meaning: मिसाल/उदाहरण

Synonyms: Paragon, Model, Example, Instance

Example: It gives us a <strong>paradigm</strong> to explain the mental state of a group of individuals.

7 Hackneyed (adjective)

Hackneyed  - Having been overused; unoriginal and trite

Having been overused; unoriginal and trite

Hindi meaning: मामूली/साधारण

Synonyms: General, Stale, Modest, Common

Antonyms: New, Original, Novel

Example: An example of <strong>hackneyed</strong> writing is writing that is full of cliches and boring phrases that have been used by countless other authors.

8 Petty (adjective)

Petty  - Of little importance; trivial

Of little importance; trivial

Hindi meaning: तुच्छ/अल्प

Synonyms: Meager, scant, Small, Trivial, Negligible, Paltry

Antonyms: Big, Considerable, Giant, Herculean

Example: The officer did not arrest the teen for the <strong>petty</strong> crime.

9 Imperative (adjective)

Imperative  - Of vital importance; crucial

Of vital importance; crucial

Hindi meaning: अनिवार्य/आदेशात्मक

Synonyms: Urgent, Compulsory, Essential, Obligatory

Antonyms: Optional, Unnecessary, Voluntary, Insignificant

Example: Water is <strong>imperative</strong> for survival

10 Affinity (noun)

Affinity  - A natural liking for and understanding of someone or something.

A natural liking for and understanding of someone or something.

Hindi meaning: आत्मीयता/समानता/लगाव

Synonyms: Inclination, Penchant, Cohesion, Congeniality

Antonyms: Aversion, Detachment, Unconcern, Impartiality

Example: Some people have a natural <strong>affinity</strong> with children.

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