10 new English words for 10 January 2019, 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 Potency (noun)

Potency  - The power of something to influence or make an impression.

The power of something to influence or make an impression.

Hindi meaning: सामर्थ्य

Synonyms: Puissance, Efficacy, Strength, Vigor

Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Impotence

Example: The drug will lose its <strong>potency</strong> when exposed to moisture.

Trick: Potency and efficacy dono ek hi baat hai.

2 Aversion (noun)

Aversion  - A strong dislike.

A strong dislike.

Hindi meaning: घृणा

Synonyms: Detestation, Repugnance, Abhorrence, Revulsion

Antonyms: Liking, Fondness, Predilection, Propensity

Example: Vegetarians have a strong <strong>aversion</strong> to eating meat.

Trick: Is version ko sabne Aversion kiya.

3 Faction (noun)

Faction  - A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

Hindi meaning: दल

Synonyms: Cliques, Bloc, Clan, Divisions

Antonyms: Harmony, Accord, United

Example: The United States Civil War began when several southern states decided to become a <strong>faction</strong> and form their own nation.

Trick: Action me rahta hai ye Faction.

4 Resentment (noun)

Resentment  - Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Hindi meaning: नाराज़गी

Synonyms: Indignation, Pique, Rancour

Antonyms: Delight, Joy, Pleasure

Example: The daughter decided to let go of her <strong>resentment</strong>, forgiving her father for the hurt he had caused.

Trick: Sent kr diya to bacha Resentment ho gya.

5 Augmented (adjective)

Augmented  - Having been made greater in size or value.

Having been made greater in size or value.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Aggrandize, Expanded, Exaggerated, Magnified

Antonyms: Curtail, Contract, Shrink

Example: Because I want to <strong>augment</strong> my income, I am thinking about getting a second job.

Trick: Is man ka size Augmented hai.

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6 Conduit (noun)

Conduit  - A long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas).

A long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas).

Hindi meaning: पाइपलाइन

Synonyms: Culvert, Duct, Channel, Trough

Example: A highly active hydrodynamic system with underground <strong>conduit</strong> flow in cave rivers.

Trick: Kam conduct kraya jar ha hai Conduit me.

7 To curry favour with (idioms)

To curry favour with  - To ingratiate oneself to someone.

To ingratiate oneself to someone.

Hindi meaning: चापलूसी करके कृपा बनना

Synonyms: Servile, Obsequious, Sycophantic, Flattering

Example: Flattery won't work; the only way of <strong>currying favor with</strong> him is through hard work.

Trick: Inke sath carry forward ke liye To curry favour with karna padega.

8 Viable (adjective)

Viable  - Able to be done, or worth doing.

Able to be done, or worth doing.

Hindi meaning: व्यवहार्य

Synonyms: Feasible, Attainable, Doable, Practicable

Antonyms: Unworkable, Impossible

Example: If the project is not <strong>viable</strong>, there is no reason for us to consider it.

Trick: Able hai jo vo Viable hai.

9 Culminate (verb)

Culminate  - Reach a climax or point of highest development.

Reach a climax or point of highest development.

Hindi meaning: समाप्त होना

Synonyms: Pinnacle, Terminate, Concluded, Cease

Antonyms: Commence, Begin, Open

Example: At the end of the night, the concert will <strong>culminate</strong> in a huge fireworks display.

Trick: Kal aap sab khi na khi Culminate pe honge.

10 Denounce (verb)

Denounce  - To criticize severely and publicly.

To criticize severely and publicly.

Hindi meaning: आलोचना करना

Synonyms: Condemn, Decry, Besmirch, Proscribe

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Acclaim

Example: The dictator made a speech to <strong>denounce</strong> the actions of his enemies.

Trick: Annnouce karke Denounce karte hai.

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