10 new English words for 12 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 Impetus (noun)

Impetus  - Something that encourages a particular activity.

Something that encourages a particular activity.

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहन, प्रेरणा

Synonyms: Impulse, Incentive, Stimulus, Motivation

Antonyms: Discouragement, Despair, Dismay

Example: The recent publicity surrounding homelessness has given fresh <strong>impetus</strong> to the cause.

Trick: Us ko inhone bht impetus diya

2 Fortitude (noun)

Fortitude  - The strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship.

The strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship.

Hindi meaning: धैर्य, साहस

Synonyms: Courage, Bravery, Mettle, Perseverance

Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Timorousness, Coyness

Example: She endured her illness with great <strong>fortitude</strong>.

Trick: Fort ko girane le liye bht Fortitude chahiye hota hai .

3 Tenacious (adjective)

Tenacious  - Persisting in existence; not easily dispelled.

Persisting in existence; not easily dispelled.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़, अटल

Synonyms: Pertinacious, Indefatigable, Obstinate, Stubborn

Antonyms: Irresolute, Yielding. Relenting

Example: Sally is a <strong>tenacious</strong> opponent – she never gives in.

Trick: Tena bhout Tenacious hai.

4 Overture (noun)

Overture  - An introduction to something more substantial.

An introduction to something more substantial.

Hindi meaning: प्रस्तावना, परिचय

Synonyms: Prelude, Preliminary, Introduction, Prologue

Antonyms: Finish, Ending, Conclusion, Epilogue

Example: The government has made a significant peace <strong>overture</strong> by opening the door to negotiation.

Trick: Nets me over karva kar apna overture dete hai.

5 Taking time by the forelock (idiom)

Taking time by the forelock  - To act decisively  or  to accept an opportunity without hesitation.

To act decisively or to accept an opportunity without hesitation.

Hindi meaning: मौक़े का फ़ायदा उठाना

Synonyms: Move , Act, Make Hay While The Sun Shines, Strike When The Iron Is Hot

Example: What are you waiting for? <strong>Take time by the forelock</strong> andaccept that fantastic internship!

Trick: Log time dekkar taking time by the forelock karte hai.

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6 Portent (noun)

Portent  - A sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is likely to happen.

A sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is likely to happen.

Hindi meaning: सगुन, पूर्वसूचना

Synonyms: Prognostication, Harbinger, Augury, Omen

Example: A red sky in the morning can be a <strong>portent </strong>of a coming storm.

Trick: Port se portent dete hai .

7 Immiserate (verb)

Immiserate  - Cause to become poor or impoverished.

Cause to become poor or impoverished.

Hindi meaning: गरीब बनाना

Synonyms: Pauparize, Poverty, Destitution, Deprive

Antonyms: Opulence, Affluence, Prosperity

Example: The <strong>immiseration</strong> of the working class.

Trick: Inme se zyada country Immiserate country hai.

8 Feasible (adjective)

Feasible  - Possible and practical to do easily or conveniently.

Possible and practical to do easily or conveniently.

Hindi meaning: संभव

Synonyms: Practicable, Workable, Viable, Possible

Antonyms: Impractical, Unattainable, Implausible

Example: Driving with your eyes closed is not <strong>feasible. </strong>

Trick: Able ho aap isliye exam clear karna Feasible hai apke liye.

9 Infirmity (noun)

Infirmity  - Physical or mental weakness.

Physical or mental weakness.

Hindi meaning: दुर्बलता

Synonyms: Frailty, Decrepitude, Debility, Feebleness

Antonyms: Robustness, Vigour, Potency, Firmness

Example: Old age and <strong>infirmity</strong> come to men and women alike.

Trick: Gym me in hokar infirmity dur kro.

10 Embellish (verb)

Embellish  - Make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

Make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

Hindi meaning: संवारना, सजाना

Synonyms: Adorn, Decorate, Garnish, Embroider

Antonyms: Spoil, Blemish, Disfigure

Example: A book <strong>embellished</strong> with colourful illustrations.

Trick: Bell se sab kuch embellish karte hai .

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