10 new English words for 23 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 Reprehensible (adjective)

Reprehensible  - Deserving censure or condemnation.

Deserving censure or condemnation.

Hindi meaning: निन्दनीय, दोषारोपण करने योग्य

Synonyms: Culpable , Blameworthy, Censurable, Reproachable

Antonyms: Blameless, Faultless, Impeccable, Irreproachable

Example: His conduct, though morally <strong>reprehensible</strong>, is not a crime.

Trick: 10th repeat me bi fail ho gya to logo ne bht Reprehensible kiya

2 Impetus (noun)

Impetus  - Something that encourages a particular activity or makes that activity more energetic or effective:

Something that encourages a particular activity or makes that activity more energetic or effective:

Hindi meaning: प्रेरणा, प्रोत्साहन

Synonyms: Impulse, Stimulant, Momentum, Encouragement

Antonyms: Hindrance, Disincentive

Example: The bank loan gave me the <strong>impetus</strong> to set up my business.

Trick: Inse hame bht impetus milti hai.

3 Aegis (noun)

Aegis  - The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

Hindi meaning: संरक्षण

Synonyms: Auspice, Backing, Patronage, Protection

Example: The project was set up under the <strong>aegis</strong> of the university.

Trick: Is age me inke aegis me sikhne ko mila.

4 Shenanigans (noun)

Shenanigans  - Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering.

Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering.

Hindi meaning: धोखाधड़ी, छल-कपट

Synonyms: Buffoonery, Tomfoolery, Chicanery, Mischief

Antonyms: Fair-Play, Integrity

Example: The chairman was accused of financial <strong>shenanigans</strong>.

Trick: Shanghai me bhout shenanigans hai .

5 Clout (noun)

Clout  - Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: Influence, Dominance, Power, Leverage

Antonyms: Helplessness, Impotency, Powerlessness, Weakness

Example: The two firms have enormous <strong>clout</strong> in financial markets.

Trick: Lootne walo ka bi bht clout hai apne desh me.

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6 Insinuate (verb)

Insinuate  - To suggest, without being direct, that something unpleasant is true:

To suggest, without being direct, that something unpleasant is true:

Hindi meaning: इशारा करना, संकेत करना

Synonyms: Allude, Hint, Imply, Suggest

Antonyms: Announce, Declare, Proclaim

Example: She <strong>insinuated</strong> (that) I’m getting fat.

Trick: Aapke sin aapko insinuate de denge.

7 Sporadic (adjective)

Sporadic  - Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places.

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places.

Hindi meaning: छितराया हुआ

Synonyms: Intermittent, Spasmodic, Infrequent, Scattered

Antonyms: Frequent, Regular, Steady, Continuous

Example: He attends school <strong>sporadically</strong>.

Trick: Spot hote hai sporadic national park me

8 Congregation (noun)

Congregation  - A group of people assembled for religious worship.

A group of people assembled for religious worship.

Hindi meaning: धार्मिक सभा

Synonyms: Assemblage, Conference, Convocation, Muster

Example: A <strong>congregation</strong> of nuns.

Trick: Congress bi Congregation kar rhi hai aajkal.

9 Blatant (adjective)

Blatant  - (of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly.

(of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly.

Hindi meaning: खुल्लम-खुल्ला, स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Flagrant, Brazen, Insolent, Undisguised

Antonyms: Imperceptible, Inconspicuous, Unnoticeable, Unobtrusive

Example: The drunk driver’s <strong>blatant</strong> disregard for the lives of others earned him seven years in prison.

Trick: Bla bla karti hai bht blatant hai.

10 Mitigate (verb)

Mitigate  - To make something less severe or less unpleasant.

To make something less severe or less unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: कम करना

Synonyms: Mollify, Alleviate, Attenuate, Palliate

Antonyms: Aggravate, Exacerbate, Intensify

Example: Getting a lot of sleep and drinking plenty of fluids can <strong>mitigate</strong> the effects of the flu.

Trick: Gate pe aake mitigate karte hai.

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