10 new English words for 25 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 Preclude (verb)

Preclude  - Prevent from happening; make impossible.

Prevent from happening; make impossible.

Hindi meaning: नामुमकिन करना, रोकना

Synonyms: Forestall, Thwart, Impede, Hinder

Antonyms: Permit, Allow, Support

Example: This policy <strong>precludes</strong> the routine use of chemicals.

2 Discrepancy (noun)

Discrepancy  - A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

Hindi meaning: विसंगति

Synonyms: Difference, Disparity, Variation, Dissimilitude

Antonyms: Analogousness, Similarity, Alikeness

Example: The police were confused by the <strong>discrepancy</strong> between the testimonies of the two witnesses who saw the same event.

3 Recourse (noun)

Recourse  - A source of help in a difficult situation.

A source of help in a difficult situation.

Hindi meaning: उपाय

Synonyms: Expedient, Alternative, Resort, Option

Antonyms: Encumbrance, Impediment

Example: Since the insurance company will not pay for Tim’s deck damage, Tim’s only <strong>recourse</strong> is a bank loan.

4 Entail (verb)

Entail  - Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.

Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.

Hindi meaning: आवश्यक बना देना

Synonyms: Involve, Necessitate, Subsume, Demand

Antonyms: Omit, Exclude, Debar

Example: Starting a restaurant would <strong>entail</strong> monetary sacrifices on my part.

5 Pertinent (adjective)

Pertinent  - Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.

Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.

Hindi meaning: मुनासिब

Synonyms: Apropos, Related, Befitting, Germane

Antonyms: Inapposite, Extraneous

Example: To ensure a prompt reply, please include all <strong>pertinent</strong> details in your email.

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6 Refute (verb)

Refute  - To prove wrong by argument or evidence.

To prove wrong by argument or evidence.

Hindi meaning: तर्क से असत्य ठहराना

Synonyms: Gainsay, Repudiate, Confute, Rebut, Negate

Antonyms: Confirm, Acknowledge, Accept

Example: I could <strong>refute</strong> your argument, but I do not have the facts to do so at this time.

7 Proviso (noun)

Proviso  - A condition attached to an agreement.

A condition attached to an agreement.

Hindi meaning: शर्त

Synonyms: Condition, Stipulation, Caveat, Clause, Terms

Example: He left his unborn grandchild a trust fund with the <strong>proviso</strong> that he be named after the old man.

8 Incontrovertible (adjective)

Incontrovertible  - Not capable of being challenged or proved wrong.

Not capable of being challenged or proved wrong.

Hindi meaning: अखंडनीय, नर्विवाद ,मुंहतोड़

Synonyms: Incontestable, Indisputable, Indubitable, Irrefutable

Antonyms: Questionable, Arguable, Contradictable

Example: His logic is utterly <strong>incontrovertible. </strong>

9 Speculation (noun)

Speculation  - The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

Hindi meaning: अनुमान, कल्पना

Synonyms: Conjecture, Surmise, Guess, Hypothesis

Antonyms: Reality, Fact, Sure Thing

Example: There is a lot of <strong>speculation</strong> that he’ll be sacked.

10 Tamper (verb)

Tamper  - To interfere or change in a secret or incorrect way.

To interfere or change in a secret or incorrect way.

Hindi meaning: छेड़-छाड़ करना , ग़लत मानी लेना

Synonyms: Tinker, Fiddle, Rig, Alter

Example: Someone <strong>tampered</strong> with the brakes of my car.

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