10 new English words for 25 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 Rudimentary (adjective)

Rudimentary  - Involving or limited to basic principles.

Involving or limited to basic principles.

Hindi meaning: मौलिक

Synonyms: Basic, Elementary, Introductory, Primary

Antonyms: Complex, Complicated, Intricate, Sophisticated

Example: He received a <strong>rudimentary</strong> education.

2 Pertinent (noun)

Pertinent  - Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.

Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.

Hindi meaning: उचित, उपयुक्त

Synonyms: Relevant Apposite, Apropos, Germane

Antonyms: Extraneous, Immaterial, Impertinent Irrelevant

Example: He impressed the jury with his concise, <strong>pertinent</strong> answers to the attorneyʼs questions.

3 Feverish (adjective)

Feverish  - Characterized by or displaying a frenetic excitement or energy.

Characterized by or displaying a frenetic excitement or energy.

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजित, बेताब

Synonyms: Frenzied, Frenetic, Agitated, Excited

Antonyms: Placid, Serene, Tranquil, Unperturbed

Example: The next couple of weeks were spent in a whirl of <strong>feverish</strong> activity.

4 Ancillary (adjective)

Ancillary  - Additional to something else.

Additional to something else.

Hindi meaning: अधीनस्थ, सहायक

Synonyms: Auxiliary, Supplementary, Subsidiary, Accessory

Antonyms: Necessary, Cardinal, Primary, Principle

Example: The main factory and its <strong>ancillary</strong> plants.

5 Inventory (noun)

Inventory  - A complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building.

A complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building.

Hindi meaning: सूची

Synonyms: Catalogue, Directory, Register, Roster, List

Example: We made an <strong>inventory</strong> of the library's collection.

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6 Bastion (noun)

Bastion  - A part of the wall of a castle that sticks out from it in order to protect it.

A part of the wall of a castle that sticks out from it in order to protect it.

Hindi meaning: गरगज, कोट, गढ़

Synonyms: Rampart, Bulwark, Parapet, Fortification

Antonyms: Averseness, Disinclination, Dislike, Indisposition

Example: There’s a <strong>bastion</strong> at each of the fort's five corners.

7 Adversary (noun)

Adversary  - One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Hindi meaning: वैरी, प्रतिद्वंद्वी

Synonyms: Antagonist, Enemy, Foe, Opponent

Antonyms: Accomplice, Ally, Friend, Abettor

Example: Davis beat his old <strong>adversary</strong> in the quarter-finals.

8 Intercept (verb)

Intercept  - Obstruct (someone or something) so as to prevent them from continuing to a destination.

Obstruct (someone or something) so as to prevent them from continuing to a destination.

Hindi meaning: अवरोधन करना, मार्ग में रोकना

Synonyms: Obstruct, Impede, Interrupt, Block

Antonyms: Assist, Promote, Facilitate

Example: Barry <strong>intercepted</strong> Naylor's pass and scored the third goal. Related: Intercepted, Intercepted.

9 Arobust (adjective)

Arobust  - Strong and healthy.

Strong and healthy.

Hindi meaning: मजबूत, तगड़ा

Synonyms: Vigorous, Sturdy, Tough, Powerful

Antonyms: Frail, Infirm, Fragile, Feeble

Example: <strong>Arobust</strong> older man who still bicycles 10 miles a day.

10 Deterrent (noun)

Deterrent  - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Hindi meaning: निवारक

Synonyms: Trammel Impediment, Obstacle, Fetter

Antonyms: Catalyst, Impetus, Stimulant, Goad

Example: The homeowner put up a fence around his garden as a <strong>deterrent</strong> for animals.

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