10 new English words for 5 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 Rhetoric (noun)

Rhetoric  - The art of speaking or writing effectively:

The art of speaking or writing effectively:

Hindi meaning: भाषण कला

Synonyms: Oratory, Eloquence, Articulateness, Fustian

Antonyms: Inarticulateness, Conciseness

Example: Great leaders have often been masters of <strong>rhetoric, </strong> which they have used for both good and ill.

Trick: Jitne pe ek ek heater denge ye baat rhetoric hai.

2 Moratorium (noun)

Moratorium  - A state of temporary inactivity.

A state of temporary inactivity.

Hindi meaning: मना करना

Synonyms: Suspension, Abeyance, Deferment, Adjournment

Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Recommencement

Example: The director of the blood bank called for a <strong>moratorium</strong> in donations until the surplus could be used up.

Trick: More eat karne se moratorium karna chahiye.

3 Slur (noun)

Slur  - An insinuation or allegation about someone that is likely to insult them or damage their reputation.

An insinuation or allegation about someone that is likely to insult them or damage their reputation.

Hindi meaning: कलंक

Synonyms: Aspersion, Calumny, Slander, Libel

Antonyms: Accolade, Commendation, Compliment Adulation

Example: Your drunken behavior at the wedding has cast a <strong>slur</strong> on this family.

Trick: Slander karna slur karna ek hi baat hai.

4 Depredation (noun)

Depredation  - An act of attacking or plundering.

An act of attacking or plundering.

Hindi meaning: लूट-पाट

Synonyms: Pillaging, Plunder, Ravaging, Robbing

Antonyms: Guard, Protect

Example: Protecting grain from the <strong>depredations</strong> of rats and mice.

Trick: Pirates depredation karte hai.

5 With an iron hand (idioms)

With an iron hand  - Rigorous control:

Rigorous control:

Hindi meaning: सख्ती से

Synonyms: Sternly, Strictly, Rigorously

Antonyms: Mildly, Compassionately

Example: He ruled the company <strong>with an iron hand. </strong>

Trick: Ironman bnane ke liye with an iron hand karna hona pdega.

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6 Intrepid (adjective)

Intrepid  - Showing no fear.

Showing no fear.

Hindi meaning: निडर

Synonyms: Undaunted, Indomitable, Valorous, Gallant

Antonyms: Cowardly, Timid, Timorous

Example: An <strong>intrepid</strong> explorer who probed parts of the rain forest never previously attempted.

Trick: International player me intrepid nhi hona chahiye

7 Impunity (noun)

Impunity  - Freedom from punishment, harm, or loss:

Freedom from punishment, harm, or loss:

Hindi meaning: दण्ड मुक्ति

Synonyms: Immunity, Indemnity, Exemption

Antonyms: Incarceration, Susceptibility, Vulnerability

Example: She mistakenly believed that she could insult people with <strong>impunity</strong>.

Trick: Impunity se immunity chahiye sabko.

8 Inevitable (adjective)

Inevitable  - Impossible to avoid or evade.

Impossible to avoid or evade.

Hindi meaning: जो टल न सके

Synonyms: Certain, Ineluctable, Ineludible, Inescapable

Antonyms: Avoidable, Evadable, Uncertain, Unsure

Example: Getting wet is <strong>inevitable</strong> if you are going to try to give your dog a bath.

Trick: Table padhai me inevitable hai.

9 Drubbing (noun)

Drubbing  - A beating or serious defeat.

A beating or serious defeat.

Hindi meaning: हार

Synonyms: Beating, Thrashing, Walloping, Thumping

Antonyms: Triumph, Victory, Win

Example: Norwich received a severe <strong>drubbing</strong> at the hands of Manchester United.

Trick: Double mind nhi hona chahiye varna drubbing ke chahiye baad jate hai.

10 Garb (noun)

Garb  - Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind.

Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind.

Hindi meaning: पोशाक

Synonyms: Attire, Dress, Costume, Apparel

Example: He decided to clothe himself in traditional Scottish <strong>garb</strong> for the celebration.

Trick: Garba me Garb pheante hai.

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