10 new English words for 16 February 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 Reminiscent (adjective)

Reminiscent  - Tending to remind one of something. (याद ताजा करने वाला, स्मृति जगानेवाला

Tending to remind one of something. (याद ताजा करने वाला, स्मृति जगानेवाला

Synonyms: Evocative, Redolent, Nostalgic, Remindful

Antonyms: Forgetful, Oblivious

Example: That song is so <strong>reminiscent</strong> of my adolescence.

2 Demagogue (noun)

Demagogue  - A leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power.

A leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power.

Hindi meaning: जनोत्तेजक नेता

Synonyms: Rabble-Rouser, Agitator, Fomenter, Inciter

Antonyms: Peacemaker, Uniter, Reconciler

Example: That politician is just a <strong>demagogue</strong> who preys upon peopleʼs fears and prejudices.

3 Perusal (noun)

Perusal  - The action of reading or examining something.

The action of reading or examining something.

Hindi meaning: अध्ययन, पठन

Synonyms: Inspection, Scrutiny, Examination, Survey

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Glance, Cursory-Look

Example: I continued my <strong>perusal</strong> of the instructions.

4 Venerable (noun)

Venerable  - Deserving honor and respect especially by reason of age.

Deserving honor and respect especially by reason of age.

Hindi meaning: सम्मानित, आदरणीय

Synonyms: Hallowed, Revered , Sacred, Venerated

Antonyms: Contemptible, Despicable, Detestable, Ignominious

Example: The <strong>venerable</strong> old man was a cherished source of advice and wisdom for the villagers.

5 Pulpit (noun)

Pulpit  - A raised flat surface where a priest or minister stands when leading a worship service.

A raised flat surface where a priest or minister stands when leading a worship service.

Hindi meaning: मंच

Synonyms: Podium, Rostrum Dais, Stage, Altar

Example: The pastor ascended the <strong>pulpit. </strong>

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6 Innuendo (noun)

Innuendo  - Indirect reference to something rude or unpleasant.

Indirect reference to something rude or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: ताना, व्यंग्य

Synonyms: Imputation, Insinuation, Allusion, Implication, Suggestion

Example: She's always making sly<strong>innuendoes</strong>.

7 Blithe (adjective)

Blithe  - Happy and without worry:

Happy and without worry:

Hindi meaning: ज़िंदादिल, प्रफुल्ल

Synonyms: Cheerful, Buoyant, Jaunty, Insouciant

Antonyms: Morose, Gloomy, Melancholic, Sulky

Example: Sarah was so <strong>blithe</strong> about her father’s death that she had a party after his funeral.

8 Fallacy (noun)

Fallacy  - An idea that a lot of people think is true but is in fact false.

An idea that a lot of people think is true but is in fact false.

Hindi meaning: ग़लतापना, तर्कदोष

Synonyms: Sophistry, Misconception, Error, Myth

Antonyms: Truth, Verity, Veracity, Correctness

Example: Having money makes you happy is a <strong>fallacy</strong> because happiness has nothing to do with wealth.

9 Vilify (verb)

Vilify  - Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.

Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.

Hindi meaning: गाली देना, मिथ्यापवाद करना

Synonyms: Denigrate, Calumniate, Lambaste, Pillory

Antonyms: Exalt, Commend, Lionize

Example: The politician wrote an article to<strong> vilify</strong> his opponent.

10 Conjecture (noun)

Conjecture  - An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Hindi meaning: अनुमान

Synonyms: Speculation, Surmise, Notion, Assumption

Antonyms: Fact, Proof, Reality

Example: Your argument is being ignored because it is basically nothing but <strong>conjecture</strong>.

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