10 new English words for 3 December 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 Arcane (adjective)

Arcane  - Understood by few; mysterious or secret.

Understood by few; mysterious or secret.

Hindi meaning: रहस्यमय, रहस्य का

Synonyms: Esoteric, Inscrutable, Recondite, Mysterious

Antonyms: Comprehensible, Fathomable, Perspicuous

Example: Grammatical rules seem <strong>arcane</strong> to generations of students who were never taught grammar in the first place.

Trick: How can we get success is arcane to everyone.

2 Fanfare (noun)

Fanfare  - Media attention or elaborate ceremony.

Media attention or elaborate ceremony.

Hindi meaning: धूमधाम, गाजाबाजा

Synonyms: Display, Ostentation, Tucket, Trumpet Call

Example: The king was met with the <strong>fanfare</strong> of dozens of trumpets as he stepped out onto the balcony to give a speech to his assembled people.

Trick: Fan ke sath Fanfare jaisa environment bnaya.

3 Fruition (noun)

Fruition  - The state of being actual or complete.

The state of being actual or complete.

Hindi meaning: सफलता

Synonyms: Accomplishment, Achievement, Consummation, Fulfillment

Antonyms: Failure, Nonsuccess, Nonfulfillment

Example: The plans have come to <strong>fruition</strong> sooner than expected.

Trick: Mehnat kro fruit ki cha mat rako fruition mil jahega

4 Epistemic (adjective)

Epistemic  - Of or relating to knowledge or knowing:

Of or relating to knowledge or knowing:

Hindi meaning: ज्ञानवाद संबंधी

Synonyms: Cognitive, Psychological, Intellectual, Knowledge

Example: As human beings, it is very important to be aware of our <strong>epistemic</strong> limitations.

Trick: Academic me epistemic milta hai.

5 Mitigation (noun)

Mitigation  - The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Hindi meaning: गम्भीरता कम कर देना, न्यूनीकरण

Synonyms: Extenuate, Assuagement, Diminution, Palliation

Antonyms: Aggravation, Exacerbation, Exasperation

Example: Steps should be taken for the <strong>mitigation</strong> of pollution in the city.

Trick: Gate pr aake mitigation karte hai.

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6 Flesh out (phrasal verb)

Flesh out - To provide more information about (something).

To provide more information about (something).

Hindi meaning: विस्तृत विवरण डालना

Synonyms: Expatiate, Elaborate, Expound, Elucidate

Antonyms: Summarize, Abridge, Compress, Contract

Example: You need to <strong>flesh out</strong> your plan with more details.

Trick: Media flesh me flesh out dete hai.

7 Prosaic (noun)

Prosaic  - Ordinary and not especially interesting or unusual.

Ordinary and not especially interesting or unusual.

Hindi meaning: नीरस, साधारण

Synonyms: Prosy, Commonplace, Humdrum, Mundane

Antonyms: Exceptional, Extraordinary, Interesting, Exciting

Example: The masses were too preoccupied by <strong>prosaic</strong> day-to-day concerns.

Trick: Pro player ka routine prosaic nhi hota.

8 Stringent (adjective)

Stringent  - Not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards.

Not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards.

Hindi meaning: कठोर, सख़्त

Synonyms: Rigorous, Strict, Exacting, Stern

Antonyms: Flexible, Lax, Lenient, Slack

Example: California's air pollution guidelines are <strong>stringent</strong>.

Trick: Ye gentleman stringent hai.

9 Discretion (noun)

Discretion  - The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation.

The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation.

Hindi meaning: कार्य-स्वतंत्रता

Synonyms: Disposition, Volition, Wish, Will

Antonyms: Coercion, Duress, Force, Obligation

Example: Whether or not to hold the meeting is at the <strong>discretion</strong> of the president .

Trick: Ache creation ke liye discretion milna chahiye.

10 Elicit (verb)

Elicit  - Evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone.

Evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone.

Hindi meaning: निकालना, प्राप्त करना

Synonyms: Educe, Extract, Extort, Obtain

Antonyms: Repress, Suppress, Cover, Hide

Example: I tried to <strong>elicit</strong> a smile from Joanna.

Trick: Elli avram ko movie se elicit kiya.

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