10 new English words for 24 April 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 Deterrence (noun)

Deterrence  - Meaning: the action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.

Meaning: the action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.

Hindi meaning: अवरोध

Synonyms: Disincentive, Dissuasion, Obstruction, Preclusion, Hindrance

Antonyms: Inducement, Encouragement, Motivation, Incentive, Carrot

Example: Nuclear missiles remain the main <strong>deterrence</strong> against possible aggression.

Trick: deter karna kam ko deterrence karna ek hi baat hai.

2 Threshold (noun)

Threshold  - Meaning: a point of entry or beginning.

Meaning: a point of entry or beginning.

Hindi meaning: दहलीज़, प्रारंभ

Synonyms: Brink, Verge, Edge, Initiation, Debut, Creation, Kick-Off, Commencement

Antonyms: End, Termination, Conclusion, Climax, Culmination, Coda, Omega

Example: We are on the <strong>threshold</strong> of a new era in European relations.

Trick: Hold karna zruri hai kudko koi bi kam threshold karte wqt.

3 Averse (adjective)

Averse  - Meaning: having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.

Meaning: having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिकूल

Synonyms: Against, Hostile, Antagonistic, Disinclined, Loath, Ill-Disposed

Antonyms: Sympathetic, Keen, Friendly, Inclined, Disposed

Example: We are <strong>averse</strong> to such noisy surroundings.

Trick: worse kam hai kisi ko averse karna .

4 Consternation (noun)

Consternation  - Meaning: a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

Meaning: a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

Hindi meaning: घबराहट

Synonyms: Dismay, Perturbation, Hysteria, Angst, Trepidation, Fright

Antonyms: Satisfaction, Calmness, Tranquility, Peacefulness

Example: The announcement of her retirement caused <strong>consternation</strong> among tennis fans.

Trick: war se hmara nation ko consternation nhi hoti

5 Tacit (adjective)

Tacit  - Meaning: understood or implied without being stated.

Meaning: understood or implied without being stated.

Hindi meaning: अंतर्निहित

Synonyms: Implicit, Implied, Unexpressed, Unvoiced, Inferred

Antonyms: Explicit, Stated, Blatant, Expressed, Straightforward

Example: Your silence implies <strong>tacit</strong> consent to these proposals.

Trick: Sit hona principle room me tacit nhi hai.

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6 Germane (adjective)

Germane  - Meaning: relevant to a subject under consideration.

Meaning: relevant to a subject under consideration.

Hindi meaning: मुनासिब, संगत

Synonyms: Relevant, Pertinent, Apposite, Apropos, Apt, Felicitous

Antonyms: Irrelevant, Immaterial, Improper, Extraneous, Impertinent

Example: He asks questions that are <strong>germane</strong> and central to the issue.

Trick: Germany jana germane nhi hai tourism point se .

7 Extol (verb)

Extol  - Meaning: praise enthusiastically.

Meaning: praise enthusiastically.

Hindi meaning: प्रशंसा करना

Synonyms: Eulogize, Laud, Exalt, Panegyrize, Acclaim, Magnify

Antonyms: Censure, Castigate, Condemn, Denounce, Humiliate

Example: Doctors often <strong>extol</strong> the virtues of eating less fat.

Trick: Ex Girlfriend ko present ke samne extol mat kro.

8 Plethora (noun)

Plethora  - Meaning: a large or excessive amount of something.

Meaning: a large or excessive amount of something.

Hindi meaning: बहुतायत

Synonyms: Abundance, Surfeit, Profusion, Glut, Torrent, Deluge, Nimiety

Antonyms: Dearth, Paucity, Meagerness, Scantiness, Inadequacy

Example: The <strong>plethora</strong> of rules and regulations is both contradictory and confusing.

Trick: thoda thoda karke plethora money collect kar liya.

9 Overt (adjective)

Overt  - Meaning: done or shown openly; plainly apparent.

Meaning: done or shown openly; plainly apparent.

Hindi meaning: प्रत्यक्ष, खुला

Synonyms: Undisguised, Conspicuous, Apparent, Public, Blatant, Noticeable

Antonyms: Covert, Furtive, Clandestine, Concealed, Closet

Example: Although there is no <strong>overt</strong> hostility, black and white students do not mix much.

Trick: Inka over acha jahega ye baat overt hai.

10 Scrupulously (adverb)

Scrupulously  - Meaning: in a very careful and thorough way.

Meaning: in a very careful and thorough way.

Hindi meaning: अति सतर्कतापूर्वक

Synonyms: Conscientiously, Meticulously, Religiously, Rigorously, Painstakingly

Antonyms: Carelessly, Superficially, Heedlessly

Example: It's important to be <strong>scrupulously </strong> fair when marking the final exam paper.

Trick: Screw bridge me scrupulously lgate hai.

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