10 new English words for 24 November 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 Preponderance (noun)

Preponderance  - (The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.)

(The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.)

Hindi meaning: प्रमुखता/प्रधानता/प्रचुरता

Synonyms: Prevalence, Bulk, Extensiveness, Superiority

Antonyms: Inferiority, Subordination, Subservience

Example: The restaurant ran out of food because it was not prepared for such a <strong>preponderance</strong> of customers on opening day.

Trick: Pre independence hmari population Preponderance nhi thi .

2 Flamboyant (adjective)

Flamboyant  - (Full of energy / bright, colourful, and very noticeable)

(Full of energy / bright, colourful, and very noticeable)

Hindi meaning: उज्ज्वल

Synonyms: Vibrant, Vivid, Orient, Splendent

Antonyms: Dull, Restrained

Example: The magician’s <strong>flamboyant</strong> act received accolade from the audience.

Trick: Ye boy bht Flamboyant hai.

3 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, Motivation

Antonyms: Discouragement, Deterrent

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

Trick: Michael Phelps sabko fillip karte hai.

4 Cauldron (noun)

Cauldron  - A situation characterized by instability and strong emotions.)

A situation characterized by instability and strong emotions.)

Hindi meaning: अस्थायित्व/अस्थिरता

Synonyms: Uncertainty, Unpredictability, Precariousness, Unsteadiness, Vulnerability

Antonyms: Soundness, Stability, Steadfastness

Example: Reforms like GST and Demonetization brought the Economy in temporary <strong>Cauldron</strong> state.

Trick: Afganistan me call karke drone bolaya cauldron situation me.

5 Profuse (adjective)

Profuse  - (Especially of something offered or discharged) very plentiful; abundant.

(Especially of something offered or discharged) very plentiful; abundant.

Hindi meaning: प्राचुर्य

Synonyms: Copious, Prolific, Abundant, Ample, Fulsome

Antonyms: Lacking, Sparse, Wanting

Example: Because Ellen is a generous person, she is going to make a <strong>profuse</strong> donation to her favorite charity.

Trick: Hmare yha professor ka profuse nhi hai.

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6 Accolade (noun)

Accolade  - (An expression of praise or admiration/ an award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgement of merit.)

(An expression of praise or admiration/ an award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgement of merit.)

Hindi meaning: सराहना/पुरस्कार

Synonyms: Commendation, Acclaim, Applause, Ovation, Acclamation, Approbation, Praise

Antonyms: Condemnation, Disrespect

Example: The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military <strong>accolade</strong> awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime.

Trick: Akele ko Accolade mat kro ,isme sabka contribution tha.

7 Prudent (adjective)

Prudent  - Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Hindi meaning: बुद्धिमान/विवेकी

Synonyms: Wise, Judicious, Sagacious, Shrewd. Discreet

Antonyms: Careless, Foolish, Incautious, Indiscreet, Imprudent

Example: It is not <strong>prudent</strong> to go swimming during a hurricane.

Trick: Bacha Pepsodent karta hai Prudent hai.

8 Abjure (verb)

Abjure  - (Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).)

(Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).)

Hindi meaning: त्यागना/छोड़ना

Synonyms: Renounce, Relinquish, Disavow, Disclaim, Forswear

Antonyms: Assert, Avow, Claim

Example: As part of his religious faith, John <strong>abjured</strong> meat and now only eats vegetables and fruits.

Trick: Ab jury ne kam se pareshan hokar abjure kiya.

9 Walk the tight rope (idiom)

Walk the tight rope - (Take or be on a very precarious course)

(Take or be on a very precarious course)

Hindi meaning: सावधान होना

Synonyms: To be cautious, To be wary, Be very scrupulous, Be very careful

Antonyms: To be careless, To be imprudent

Example: Since the new business plan was a complete fiasco, the CEO is <strong>walking on the tight rope</strong> before implementing the next one.

Trick: Tight rope pe ye log Walk the tight rope hoke chalte hai.

10 Buttress (verb)

Buttress  - (Increase the strength of or justification for)

(Increase the strength of or justification for)

Hindi meaning: मज़बूत बनाना

Synonyms: Strengthen, Reinforce, Fortify, Support, Prop Up, Bolster Up

Antonyms: Curtail, Destroy, Diminish, ruin

Example: Because someone had designed the walls without a proper <strong>buttress, </strong> the whole building collapsed within a year after it was built.

Trick: Butter khao aur body ko Buttress banao.

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