10 new English words for 16 January 2018, 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 Subdued (adjective)

Subdued - Lacking in vitality, intensity, or strength,

Lacking in vitality, intensity, or strength,

Hindi meaning: नियंत्रित

Synonyms: Conservative, Muted, Repressed, Restrained,

Antonyms: Flamboyant, Flaring, Flashy, Garish, Gaudy, Glitzy

Example: The escaped criminal was finally caught and <strong>subdued </strong>by a large German Shepherd.

Trick: Sabke paise due hai isliye court ne Subdue kiya.

2 Emerged (verb)

Emerged - Come out into view, as from concealment ,

Come out into view, as from concealment ,

Hindi meaning: उभर कर आना

Synonyms: Come up, Crop up, Arise, Sprouted , Spring up,

Antonyms: Vanish, Faded, Dissipate, Receded

Example: The country that wins the war will <strong>emerge</strong> as the leader on the Asian continent.

Trick: Merge hoke ye company emerge ho gyi

3 Revive (verb)

Revive - Return to consciousness,

Return to consciousness,

Hindi meaning: पुनर्जीवित करना

Synonyms: Resurrect, Resuscitate, Revitalize, Revivify, Rewake, Rewaken

Antonyms: Extinguish, Kill, Quench, Suppress

Example: Hopefully the meeting between the world leaders will <strong>revive</strong> the peace that once existed between the two countries.

Trick: Wife ke aane se bhar rahne walo ki life revive ho jati hai.

4 Critical juncture (noun)

Critical juncture - A crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made,

A crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made,

Hindi meaning: नाज़ुक मोड़, नाज़ुक परिस्थिति,नाज़ुक समय

Synonyms: Decisive Moment ,Exigency,Crunch

Antonyms: Quiescence ,Relaxation,Tranquillity

Example: Western intelligence officials said his resignation would lead to uncertainty at a <strong>crucial juncture. </strong>

Trick: Movie me inhone junction pe utharkar crucial juncture. Kiya tha.

5 Daunting (adjective)

Daunting - Discouraging through fear,

Discouraging through fear,

Hindi meaning: चुनौतीपूर्ण, भयभीत करनेवाला

Synonyms: Overawe, Subdue, Dismay, Frighten, Discouraging, Menacing

Antonyms: Encouraging, Affable, Emboldening, Stimulating

Example: Going to a new school is a <strong>daunting</strong> experience for many young people.

Trick: Doubt rakhna padne me Daunting hai.

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6 Impetus (noun)

Impetus - The act of applying force suddenly ,

The act of applying force suddenly ,

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहन,शक्ति

Synonyms: Stimulation, Spur, Boost,Mettle,Thrust,Impulse, Incitation, Instigation

Antonyms: Disincentive, Inertia, Deterrent, Inhibition

Example: Because the new president was once a military commander, he has a great deal of experience being an <strong>impetus</strong> for change.

Trick: Us ko motivate karna Impetus hai.

7 Envisaged (verb)

Envisaged - Form a mental image of something that is not present,

Form a mental image of something that is not present,

Hindi meaning: परिकल्पित

Synonyms: Imagine, Contemplate, Visualize, Envision, Picture, Anticipated

Antonyms: Unseen, Undesirable, Reality, Fact

Example: We do not <strong>envisage</strong> a general election for at least another two years.

Trick: Sage log zyada envisage nhi karte hai.

8 Facilitate (verb)

Facilitate - Make easier,

Make easier,

Hindi meaning: आसान कर देना

Synonyms: Ease, Loosen (Up), Smooth, Unclog

Antonyms: Impede; Retard; Aggravate, Worsen; Perplex, Sophisticate

Example: Friendly contacts between different peoples <strong>facilitate</strong> the cultural and economic interchange.

Trick: Aesi Facility milne pe selection facilitate Ho jaega.

9 Rejuvenate (verb)

Rejuvenate - Return to life; get or give new life or energy ,

Return to life; get or give new life or energy ,

Hindi meaning: नया करना

Synonyms: Renew, Repair, Restore, Resuscitate,

Antonyms: Extinguish, Deaden, Debilitate, Cripple

Example: He has decided to <strong>rejuvenate</strong> the team by bringing in a lot of new, young players.

Trick: Raju movie me rejuvenate ho gaya job milte hi.

10 Subvention (noun)

Subvention - Grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution,

Grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution,

Hindi meaning: आर्थिक सहायता

Synonyms: Allocation, Allotment, Annuity, Entitlement, Grant, Subsidy

Antonyms: Impediment, Disavow, Forfeit

Example: The association is funded by an annual <strong>subvention</strong> from the government.

Trick: Sab jagah metro station ke liye Subvention zaruri hai.

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