10 new English words for 9 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 Ratify (verb)

Ratify  - To approve and sanction formally.

To approve and sanction formally.

Hindi meaning: मंजूर करना

Synonyms: Accredit, Approbate, Authorize Confirm

Antonyms: Decline, Deny, Disallow, Disapprove

Example: If the president chooses to <strong>ratify</strong> the budget proposal, the new budget will go into effect in January.

2 Tantamount (adjective)

Tantamount  - Virtually the same as.

Virtually the same as.

Hindi meaning: समान, बराबर

Synonyms: Equivalent, Commensurate, Identical, Same

Antonyms: Different, Opposite, Reverse, Polar

Example: Not taking action would be <strong>tantamount</strong> to dereliction of duty.

3 Viable (adjective)

Viable  - Capable of working successfully.

Capable of working successfully.

Hindi meaning: व्यवहार्य, विकासक्षम

Synonyms: Workable, Feasible, Attainable, Practical

Antonyms: Impossible, Impracticable, Infeasible,Undoable

Example: They were confident that their business plan was <strong>viable</strong>.

4 All hands on deck (idiom)

All hands on deck - If a situation requires all hands on deck, it needs everyone to work hard to achieve an aim or do a task.

If a situation requires all hands on deck, it needs everyone to work hard to achieve an aim or do a task.

Hindi meaning: कम समय में बहूत अधिक कार्य करना

Synonyms: All Possible Help, All Assistance Available, Get To Work , Need Everyone’s Help

Example: Your job was so big that we needed <strong>all hands on deck</strong>.

5 Perpetual (adjective)

Perpetual  - Going on and on without any interruptions.

Going on and on without any interruptions.

Hindi meaning: लगातार, निरंतर, अनवरत

Synonyms: Incessant , Everlasting, Eternal, Continuing

Antonyms: Intermittent, Periodic, Spasmodic, Irregular

Example: She was an attractive girl with a quick smile and a <strong>perpetual</strong> twinkle in her eyes.

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6 Obligation (noun)

Obligation  - A duty or commitment.

A duty or commitment.

Hindi meaning: कर्तव्य, उत्तरदायित्व

Synonyms: Responsibility, Duty, Compulsion, Incumbency

Antonyms: Alternative, Choice, Option

Example: I have an <strong>obligation</strong> to look after her.

7 Turmoil (noun)

Turmoil  - A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

Hindi meaning: अशांति की स्थिति , उथल-पुथल

Synonyms: Turbulence, Tumult, Pandemonium, Ferment

Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Quiet, Tranquility

Example: The country is in a state of political <strong>turmoil. </strong>

8 Stringent (adjective)

Stringent  - Stringent laws, rules, or conditions are severe or are strictly controlled.

Stringent laws, rules, or conditions are severe or are strictly controlled.

Hindi meaning: कठोर, सख्त

Synonyms: Rigorous, Strict, Exacting, Inflexible

Antonyms: Flexible, Lax, Loose, Slack

Example: <strong>Stringent</strong> guidelines on air pollution.

9 Impede (verb)

Impede  - Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing.

Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing.

Hindi meaning: बाधा डालना

Synonyms: Hinder, Obstruct, Hamper, Trammel

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Facilitate

Example: The construction work <strong>impeded</strong> the smooth running of the office for several months.

10 Credible (adjective)

Credible  - Worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable.

Worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable.

Hindi meaning: विश्वास करने योग्य

Synonyms: Believable, Plausible, Trustworthy, Realistic, Reliable

Antonyms: Suspicious, Uncertain, Improbable, Unreliable

Example: It is a <strong>credible</strong> explanation.

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