10 new English words for 20 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 Subservient (adjective)

Subservient  - Ready to obey others unquestioningly.

Ready to obey others unquestioningly.

Hindi meaning: अधीन, आज्ञाकारी

Synonyms: Submissive, Servile, Obsequious, Sycophantic

Antonyms: Domineering, Disobedient, Assertive

Example: The philosophy is that the weak should be <strong>subservient</strong> to the strong.

Trick: Sub servant Subservient hone chahiye hotel me

2 Precept (noun)

Precept  - A general rule intended to regulate behaviour or thought.

A general rule intended to regulate behaviour or thought.

Hindi meaning: नियम, उपदेश

Synonyms: Principle, Maxim, Tenet, Dictum

Example: The <strong>precepts</strong> of Buddhism.

Trick: Har person ka apna Precept hota hai.

3 Caveat (noun)

Caveat  - A warning to consider something before taking any more action.

A warning to consider something before taking any more action.

Hindi meaning: चेतावनी

Synonyms: Caution, Warning, Proviso, Stipulation

Example: A <strong>caveat</strong> against unfair practices.

Trick: Inhe eat kam karne ki Caveat do.

4 Untenable (adjective)

Untenable  - Not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

Not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

Hindi meaning: अस्थिर, असमर्थनीय

Synonyms: Indefensible, Unarguable, Flimsy, Weak

Antonyms: Defensible, Tenable

Example: This argument is clearly <strong>untenable</strong>.

Trick: Inki bowling ko khlne me koi able nhi tha Untenable the

5 Ticklish (adjective)

Ticklish  - A ticklish situation is one that needs to be dealt with carefully:

A ticklish situation is one that needs to be dealt with carefully:

Hindi meaning: नाज़ुक, मुश्किल, विवाद-ग्रस्त

Synonyms: Tricky, Delicate, Sensitive, Controversial , Vexatious

Antonyms: Uncontroversial, Undisputed

Example: Her skill in evading <strong>ticklish</strong> questions.

Trick: Think karke Ticklish condition se deal kro.

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6 Meddle (verb)

Meddle  - Interfere in something that is not one's concern.

Interfere in something that is not one's concern.

Hindi meaning: हस्तक्षेप करना

Synonyms: Pry, Interfere, Intrude, Obtrude, Interlope

Antonyms: Avoid, Ignore

Example: I don't want him <strong>meddling</strong> in our affairs.

Trick: Middle me aake meddle karte hai .

7 Annul (verb)

Annul  - Declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result).

Declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result).

Hindi meaning: अन्त करना, रद्द करना

Synonyms: Abrogate, Countermand, Revoke, Repeal

Antonyms: Restore, Enact, Validate, Ratify

Example: The elections were <strong>annulled</strong> by the general amid renewed protests.

Trick: End karna contract ko annul karna hota hai .

8 Vaguely (adverb)

Vaguely  - In a way that is uncertain, indefinite or unclear; roughly.

In a way that is uncertain, indefinite or unclear; roughly.

Hindi meaning: अनिश्च्त रूप से

Synonyms: Nebulously, Obscurely, Inexplicitly, Inexplicably

Antonyms: Clearly, Definitely, Pellucidly

Example: He's <strong>vaguely</strong> familiar with the area.

Trick: Ye way vaguely hai.

9 Eminent (adjective)

Eminent  - (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere.

(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere.

Hindi meaning: प्रख्यात, प्रसिद्ध

Synonyms: Prominent, Distinguished, Notable, Prestigious, Exalted

Antonyms: Insignificant, Unimportant, Inferior, Uncelebrated

Example: Many <strong>eminent</strong> surgeons are on the hospitalʼs staff.

Trick: Eminem Eminent hai.

10 Unprecedented (adjective)

Unprecedented  - Never having happened or existed in the past.

Never having happened or existed in the past.

Hindi meaning: अभूतपूर्व, अपूर्व, अनोखा

Synonyms: Pioneering, Trailblazing, Extraordinary, New, Unique

Antonyms: Familiar, Hackneyed, Old ,Ordinary

Example: The scheme has been hailed as an <strong>unprecedented</strong> success.

Trick: Ye president unprecedented the.

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