10 new English words for 11 November 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 Jeopardise (verb)

Jeopardise  - Threaten, Endanger, Imperil, Menace

Threaten, Endanger, Imperil, Menace

Synonyms: Save, Protect, Preserve

Example: She knew that by failing her finals she could <strong>jeopardize</strong> her whole future.

2 Prudential (adjective)

Prudential  - Involving or showing care and forethought, especially in business.

Involving or showing care and forethought, especially in business.

Hindi meaning: विवेकपूर्ण

Synonyms: Chary, Prudent, Provident, Circumspect

Antonyms: Unwise, Careless., Injudicious

Example: A <strong>prudential</strong> approach is a wise approach.

3 Subvention (noun)

Subvention  - A grant of money, especially from a government.

A grant of money, especially from a government.

Hindi meaning: आर्थिक सहायता, माली मदद

Synonyms: Subsidy, Grant, Appropriation, Aid

Example: The committee receives an annual <strong>subvention</strong> from the foundation to run the museum

4 Contriteness (noun)

Contriteness  - Feeling regret and sorrow for one's sins or offenses.

Feeling regret and sorrow for one's sins or offenses.

Hindi meaning: पछताया हुआ, पश्चात्तापी

Synonyms: Penitent, Attrition, Remorseful, Repentance

Antonyms: Satisfaction, Happiness, Felicity, Elation

Example: Since you wrote a <strong>contrite</strong> letter expressing remorse, I will forgive and accept you back into my life.

5 Credible (adjective)

Credible  - Able to be believed.

Able to be believed.

Hindi meaning: विश्वसनीय

Synonyms: Plausible, Acceptable, Trustworthy, Reliable

Antonyms: Implausible, Improbable, Incredible, Unbelievable

Example: They haven't produced any <strong>credible</strong> evidence for convicting him.

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6 Sceptical (adjective)

Sceptical  - Inclined to doubt or question claims.

Inclined to doubt or question claims.

Hindi meaning: सच्ची बातों में भी संदेह करनेवाला

Synonyms: Paranoid, Distrustful, Doubting, Incredulous ,Suspicious

Antonyms: Credulous, Gullible , Trustful

Example: It's good to be <strong>skeptical </strong>about what you see on TV.

7 Be on the same page (idiom)

Be on the same page  - To be thinking in the same manner as someone else.

To be thinking in the same manner as someone else.

Hindi meaning: सहमति में

Synonyms: Assenting, Accordant, Harmonious, Consenting

Antonyms: Discordant, Divergent, Dissident, Unalike

Example: We all need to <strong>be on the same page</strong> before we try to present thiscomplex idea to the boss.

8 Untrammelled (adjective)

Untrammelled  - Not restricted or hampered.

Not restricted or hampered.

Hindi meaning: बेरोक

Synonyms: Unobstructed, Unfettered, Free

Antonyms: Checked, Impeded, Hindered

Example: Self-governing schools are <strong>untrammelled</strong> by education authority rules.

9 Dictum (noun)

Dictum  - A short statement that expresses a general truth or principle.

A short statement that expresses a general truth or principle.

Hindi meaning: कथन, कहावत

Synonyms: Maxim, Axiom, Adage, Aphorism

Example: We must follow the <strong>dictum</strong> ‘First, do no harm’.  

10 Discourse (noun)

Discourse  - Written or spoken communication or debate.

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत, प्रवचन, भाषण

Synonyms: Converse, Discussion, Lecture, Sermon, Speech

Example: A <strong>discourse</strong> on the nature of life after death.

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