Daily Vocabulary 28 October 2017 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms

10 new English words for 28 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 Assertiveness (noun)

(Confident and forceful behavior)

Hindi meaning: दृढ़ता

Synonyms: Decisiveness, Conclusiveness

Example: The skill of assertiveness is very useful hereâ€”this implies the ability to say no.

2 Rejuvenation (noun)

(The action or process of making someone or something look or feel better, younger, or more vital)

Hindi meaning: कायाकल्प; पुनर्जागरण

Synonyms: Renewal, Resurgence

Antonyms: Destruction

Example: Summer is a time when we all seek opportunity for refreshment and rejuvenation.

3 Buttressed (noun)

(Any prop or support)

Hindi meaning: मजबूत

Synonyms: Abutement, Column

Example: The political police were the main buttress of the regime

4 Trajectory (noun)

(The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces)

Hindi meaning: प्रक्षेप पथ

Synonyms: Trail, Route, Course, Approach

Example: Since then it has been on an upward trajectory and now stands at over 20 per cent

5 Brittleness (noun)

(firm but easily broken)

Hindi meaning: भंगुरताआ

Synonyms: Frailty, Delicacy, Crispness

Example: An overdose can be harmful to bones and skin, causing weakness and brittleness, even leading to fatigue and vomiting.

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6 Authoritarianism (noun)

(The enforcement or advocacy of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom)

Hindi meaning: निरंकुशता

Synonyms: Absolutism, Autocracy, Despotism

Antonyms: Democracy

Example: These people who want greater transparency, greater accountability, are upset about the corruption and the dominant authoritarianism.

7 Vindication (noun)

(The action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion; Proof that someone or something is right, reasonable, or justified)

Hindi meaning: प्रामाणिकता

Synonyms: Revenge, Exoneration, Compurgation

Example: Friends provided a vindication of his position.

8 Deft (adjective)

(Neatly skilful and quick in one's movements)

Hindi meaning: निपुण

Synonyms: Agile, Clever, Adroit

Example: He is a deft musician.

9 Shrift (noun)

(Confession, especially to a priest; absolution or remission of sins granted after confession and penance.)

Hindi meaning: आचार्य के पास पाप का स्वीकार, पापमोचन

Synonyms: Retribution, Atonement, Contrition

Example: He lost his place, his money, and at last came to beg for shrift andpunishment.

10 Invigorated (noun)

(Give strength or energy to.)

Hindi meaning: ऊर्जित

Synonyms: Enliven, Energise

Example: The shower had invigorated her.

Daily Vocabulary – 28 October 2017