10 new English words for 12 December 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 Obnubilate (verb)

Obnubilate  - (Darken or cover with/ cover or envelop so as to conceal from view.)

(Darken or cover with/ cover or envelop so as to conceal from view.)

Hindi meaning: छिपाना/ढकना

Synonyms: Shroud, Veil, Cloak, Mask, Obscure, Overlay

Antonyms: Reveal, Divulge, Bring To Light

Example: The robbers wore large coats to <strong>Obnubilate</strong> their weapons from the security guards.

Trick: Dost late aata hai school me to usse Obnubilate karne ki koshish karte hai.

2 Ledger (noun)

Ledger  - (A book or other collection of financial accounts.)

(A book or other collection of financial accounts.)

Hindi meaning: बहीखाता/लेखा बही

Synonyms: Account Book, Record Book, Register, Registry, Log, Records, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement

Example: The manager was furious over the cashier as the cash shown in the company <strong>ledger</strong> was not the same as the available balance the bank account.

Trick: Aese ledger generation tak chalte rahte hai.

3 Amorphous (adjective)

Amorphous  - Without a clearly defined shape or form/ lacking a clear structure or focus.

Without a clearly defined shape or form/ lacking a clear structure or focus.

Hindi meaning: अव्यवस्थित

Synonyms: Shapeless, Formless, Unstructured, Indeterminate, Indefinite, Vague, Nebulous

Antonyms: Definite, Distinct, Shaped

Example: The <strong>amorphous</strong> laws are hard to follow because they are not clearly defined.

Trick: Amorphous rock amorphous hoti hai.

4 Meteoric (adjective)

Meteoric  - (Lit- relating to meteors or meteorites./ (fig-of the development of something) very rapid.)

(Lit- relating to meteors or meteorites./ (fig-of the development of something) very rapid.)

Hindi meaning: त्वरित/बहुत तेज

Synonyms: Rapid, Swift, Fast, Quick, Speedy, Breakneck, Fast-Track, Accelerated, Whirlwind

Antonyms: Slow, Gradual, Long-Drawn-Out

Example: In just a few years The value of Bitcoin has increased in a <strong>Meteoric</strong> way.

Trick: Meteors Meteoric aate hai.

5 Abet (verb)

Abet  - (Encourage or assist (someone) to do something)

(Encourage or assist (someone) to do something)

Hindi meaning: सहयोग देना/बढ़ावा देना

Synonyms: Assist, Aid, Help, Lend A Hand, Support, Encourage

Antonyms: Halt, Prevent, Stop, Disapprove

Example: If you <strong>abet</strong> violence in your home, you should not be surprised if your children grow up to be abusers.

Trick: Cricket me betting crime ko abet karti hai.

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6 Unscrupulous (adjective)

Unscrupulous  - (Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair/ unconcerned about doing what is right.)

(Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair/ unconcerned about doing what is right.)

Hindi meaning: अनैतिक

Synonyms: Unprincipled, Unethical, Immoral, Conscienceless

Antonyms: Decent, Ethical, Fair, Moral

Example: Because the doctor was an <strong>unscrupulous</strong> man, he often charged his patients for tests he did not perform.

Trick: Jinke screw dhile hai wo Unscrupulous kam karte hai.

7 Shirk (verb)

Shirk  - (Avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).)

(Avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).)

Hindi meaning: टालना/बचना

Synonyms: Evade, Dodge, Avoid, Sidestep, Shun, Slide Out Of, Play Truant From

Antonyms: Confront, Encounter, Face, Meet

Example: A lazy manager often attempts to <strong>shirk</strong> his responsibilities by passing his tasks on to his workers.

Trick: Shark se Shirk hona bhout mushkil hai.

8 Kick-off (noun)

Kick-off  - (The start of an event or activity.)

(The start of an event or activity.)

Hindi meaning: आरंभ/शुरुआत

Synonyms: Beginning, Start, Outset, Opening, Start, Initiation, Inception, Commencement.

Antonyms: End, Finish, Completion

Example: At the <strong>kick-off</strong> of the training process, the safety rules were explicitly stated so that no one would get hurt.

Trick: Football ko kick karke game kick-off karte hai.

9 Irrefragable (adjective)

Irrefragable  - (Not able to be disputed or doubted.)

(Not able to be disputed or doubted.)

Hindi meaning: निर्विवाद

Synonyms: Indubitable, Undoubted, Indisputable, Undeniable, Irrefutable, Incontestable, Incontrovertible.

Antonyms: Disputable, Doubtful, Questionable

Example: It is an <strong>Irrefragable</strong> fact smoking cigarettes can increase the risk of lung cancer.

Trick: Jo kabi refuse na kare kisi ki baat ko vo Irrefragable.

10 Tenet (noun)

Tenet  - Principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy. / a belief or opinion considered valid by a group or individual

Principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy. / a belief or opinion considered valid by a group or individual

Hindi meaning: मत/सिद्धान्त

Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Doctrine, Precept, Creed, Credo, Article Of Faith, Dogma

Antonyms: Disbelief, Doubt, Skepticism, Unbelief

Example: An example of <strong>tenet</strong> is the Christian belief that Jesus is the son of God.

Trick: Net pe baithe ka ten tenet hai.

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