10 new English words for 16 October 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 Implacably (adverb)

Implacably  - In a manner displaying resolve and determination.

In a manner displaying resolve and determination.

Hindi meaning: अडिग रूप से

Synonyms: Sternly, Determinedly, Resolutely, Solemnly

Antonyms: Casually, Lightly, Trivially

Example: A soldier always stands by his duties <strong>implacably</strong>.

Trick: Is place pe ye log Implacably rah rhe hai

2 Obliterate (verb)

Obliterate  - (Destroy utterly; wipe out.)

(Destroy utterly; wipe out.)

Hindi meaning: मिटा देना

Synonyms: Destroy, Wipe Out, Annihilate, Exterminate, Extirpate, Demolish, Eliminate, Eradicate

Antonyms: Build, Assist, Aid

Example: A nuclear weapon has the capacity to <strong>obliterate</strong> the entire city.

Trick: Battle literate commandos ne terrorist ko Obliterate kiya

3 Knave (noun)

Knave  - (A dishonest or unscrupulous man.)

(A dishonest or unscrupulous man.)

Hindi meaning: धूर्त

Synonyms: Unprincipled, Unethical, Immoral, Reprobate, Conscienceless, Untrustworthy

Antonyms: Honest, Upright, Virtuous

Example: The <strong>knave</strong> volunteered to clean the church so he could have access to the petty cash box.

Trick: Aese knave logo ko save mat karo.

4 Trepidation (noun)

Trepidation  - (A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.)

(A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.)

Hindi meaning: घबराहट/कंपकंपी

Synonyms: Apprehension, Fearfulness, Consternation, Misgivings, Disquietude, Perturbation

Antonyms: Assurance, Composure

Example: As the earthquake bore down, everyone was overpowered with <strong>trepidation</strong>.

Trick: Inke rapid action se sab trepid hote the.

5 Putative (adjective)

Putative  - (Generally considered or reputed to be.)

(Generally considered or reputed to be.)

Hindi meaning: कल्पित/तथाकथित

Synonyms: Presumed, Presumptive, Supposed, Conjectural, Suppositional

Antonyms: Proven, Real, True

Example: Because Henry is such a close friend of my parents, I view him as a <strong>putative</strong> uncle.

Trick: Isse upar put karna inse Putative bhi nhi kar sakte.

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6 Extermination (noun)

Extermination  - (Complete destruction/ killing, especially of a whole group of people.)

(Complete destruction/ killing, especially of a whole group of people.)

Hindi meaning: उन्मूलन

Synonyms: Elimination, Destruction, Eradication, Decimation

Antonyms: Protecting, Guarding

Example: Because of World War II, Adolf Hitler was not able to <strong>exterminate</strong> the Jews as he had planned.

Trick: Determination kiya tha in logo ne Extermination ka.

7 Malady (noun)

Malady  - A serious problem./ a disease or ailment.

A serious problem./ a disease or ailment.

Hindi meaning: व्याधि/खराबी

Synonyms: Ailment, Illness, Problem, Mess

Antonyms: Boon, Aid, Solution

Example: Jane created a fake <strong>malady</strong> so she would not have to go to work.

Trick: Zyada melody khane se malady ho gyi .

8 Inexorably (adverb)

Inexorably  - (In a way that is impossible to stop or prevent/ In a way that is not able to be persuaded or stopped by any means.)

(In a way that is impossible to stop or prevent/ In a way that is not able to be persuaded or stopped by any means.)

Hindi meaning: अनवरत रूप से/अटलता से

Synonyms: Relentlessly, Unstoppably, Unavoidably, Inescapably, Inevitably

Antonyms: Haltingly

Example: Because James hit a police officer while driving drunk, he knows it is an <strong>inexorable</strong> fact he will serve jail time.

Trick: In ex-army man ko Rebal banne se rokna Inexorable hai.

9 Annihilation (noun)

Annihilation  - (The act of destruction the substance or force of something).

(The act of destruction the substance or force of something).

Hindi meaning: विध्वंस/उन्मूलन

Synonyms: Decimation, Destruction, Elimination, Eradication, Extermination

Antonyms: Construction, Preservation

Example: When I bought the weed killer, I hoped it would <strong>annihilate</strong> all of the unwanted vegetation in my yard.

Trick: Nation Annihilation ki aur ja rhe hai.

10 Gig (noun)

Gig  - A job, especially one that is temporary or that has an uncertain future.

A job, especially one that is temporary or that has an uncertain future.

Hindi meaning: अनिश्चित आजीविका माध्यम

Synonyms: Employment (Of Uncertainty), Temporary Job, Fleeting Occupation

Antonyms: Permanency (Of Employment)

Example: During recession, every nation becomes a <strong>gig</strong> economy.

Trick: Ghee me milavat gig kam hai , kyuki kabhi bi raid pad sakti hai.

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