10 new English words for 29 September 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 Enunciate (verb)

Enunciate  - Say or pronounce clearly.

Say or pronounce clearly.

Hindi meaning: उच्चारित करना

Synonyms: Articulate, Pronounce, Enounce, Proclaim

Antonyms: Stammer, Stutter, Stumble, Falter

Example: <strong>Enunciate</strong> your words, and then you wonʼt have to repeat them so often.

2 Anathema (noun)

Anathema  - A strong curse.

A strong curse.

Hindi meaning: अभिशाप

Synonyms: Curse, Execration, Imprecation, Malediction

Antonyms: Benediction, Benison, Blessing

Example: The epidemic which killed dozens of small children was an <strong>anathema</strong> to the residents of the town.

3 Detritus (noun)

Detritus  - Waste or debris of any kind.

Waste or debris of any kind.

Hindi meaning: कूड़ा, मलबा

Synonyms: Debris, Rubbish, Litter, Scrap

Antonyms: Valuable, Cleanliness, Neatness

Example: The streets were foul with <strong>detritus</strong>.

4 Debasement (noun)

Debasement  - The action of reducing the quality or value of something:

The action of reducing the quality or value of something:

Hindi meaning: मूल्य घटाना, भ्रष्ट करना

Synonyms: Degradation, Deterioration, Deprave, Degeneration

Antonyms: Ameliorate, Amend, Enhance, Enrich

Example: The Government claims that academic standards will be protected from further <strong>debasement</strong>.

5 Discretion (noun)

Discretion  - The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation.

The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation.

Hindi meaning: अधिकार, स्वतंत्रता

Synonyms: Choice, Disposition, Volition, Wish, Will

Antonyms: Coercion, Duress, Force, Duty, Obligation

Example: Parents have the <strong>discretion</strong> to determine which television programs their children may watch.

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6 Rhetoric (noun)

Rhetoric  - The art or power of speaking or writing in a forceful and convincing way.

The art or power of speaking or writing in a forceful and convincing way.

Hindi meaning: वक्रपटुता, भाषण कला

Synonyms: Eloquence, Oratory, Fustian, Verbosity

Antonyms: Inarticulateness, Conciseness, Quiet

Example: Great leaders have often been masters of <strong>rhetoric</strong>.

7 Enigmatic (adjective)

Enigmatic  - Difficult to interpret or understand.

Difficult to interpret or understand.

Hindi meaning: रहस्यपूर्ण, पेचीदा

Synonyms: Oracular, Cryptic, Arcane, Mysterious

Antonyms: Explicit, Unequivocal, Unambiguous

Example: The missing of the ship in mid ocean remains one of the most <strong>enigmatic</strong> episodes in seafaring history.

8 Impunity (noun)

Impunity  - Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Hindi meaning: दण्ड मुक्ति, माफी

Synonyms: Immunity, Indemnity, Exemption, Amnesty

Antonyms: Incarceration, Comeuppance, Chastisement

Example: Despite the heinous nature of the crimes they committed, the old men received <strong>impunity</strong> from the court because of their ages.

9 Apex (noun)

Apex  - The top or highest point of something.

The top or highest point of something.

Hindi meaning: शिखर, शीर्षबिंदु

Synonyms: Acme, Pinnacle, Climax, Zenith

Antonyms: Nadir, Abyss, Perigee, Bottom

Example: At the <strong>apex</strong> of our country sits the president of our nation.

10 Coercive (adjective)

Coercive  - Relating to or using force or threats.

Relating to or using force or threats.

Hindi meaning: बलपूर्वक

Synonyms: Mandatory, Obligatory, Compulsory, Bullying

Antonyms: Gentle, Discretionary, Voluntary

Example: The dictator relied on the <strong>coercive</strong> powers of the military on citizens to following his rules.

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