10 new English words for 19 August 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 Abrogate (verb)

Abrogate  - Meaning: to end a law, agreement, or custom formally.

Meaning: to end a law, agreement, or custom formally.

Hindi meaning: अभिनिषेध करना

Synonyms: Repeal, Rescind, Negate, Repudiate, Annul

Antonyms: Institute, Introduce, Actuate, Establish

Example: The president <strong>abrogated</strong> an old law.

2 Perception (noun)

Perception  - Meaning: awareness of something through the senses.

Meaning: awareness of something through the senses.

Hindi meaning: अनुभूति

Synonyms: Interpretation, Comprehension, Cognizance, Discernment

Antonyms: Ignorance, Unawareness, Unfamiliarity

Example: I was shocked to learn of the <strong>perception</strong> people have of me.

3 Concurrence (noun)

Concurrence  - Meaning: agreement or consistency.

Meaning: agreement or consistency.

Hindi meaning: सहमति

Synonyms: Accord, Consensus, Harmony, Correspondence

Antonyms: Conflict, Clash, Divergence, Disagreement

Example: The doctor may seek the <strong>concurrence</strong> of a relative before carrying out the procedure.

4 Treacherous (adjective)

Treacherous  - Meaning: (of a person) guilty of deceiving someone who trusts you.

Meaning: (of a person) guilty of deceiving someone who trusts you.

Hindi meaning: विश्वासघाती

Synonyms: Traitorous, Perfidious, Duplicitous, Deceitful

Antonyms: Loyal, Steadfast, Constant, Devoted

Example: His <strong>treacherous</strong> actions brought down ruin on himself.

5 Provisional (adjective)

Provisional  - Meaning: for the present time but likely to change.

Meaning: for the present time but likely to change.

Hindi meaning: अनंतिम

Synonyms: Interim, Transitional, Pro Tem, Tentative

Antonyms: Permanent, Definite, Lasting, Certain

Example: We accept <strong>provisional</strong> bookings by phone.

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6 Pertinent (adjective)

Pertinent  - Meaning: relevant or applicable to a particular matter

Meaning: relevant or applicable to a particular matter

Hindi meaning: उचित, संगत

Synonyms: Apposite, Appropriate, Apt, Germane, Ad Rem

Antonyms: Irrelevant, Extraneous, Unfitting, Inconsequent

Example: The last point is <strong>particularly</strong> pertinent to today's discussion.

7 Impediment (noun)

Impediment  - Meaning: something that makes progress, movement, or achieving something difficult or impossible.

Meaning: something that makes progress, movement, or achieving something difficult or impossible.

Hindi meaning: बाधा

Synonyms: Obstruction, Hindrance, Obstacle, Hurdle

Antonyms: Aid, Assistance, Succour, Relief

Example: The new taxes were a major <strong>impediment</strong> to economic growth.

8 Naysay (verb)

Naysay  - Meaning: say no to; deny or oppose.

Meaning: say no to; deny or oppose.

Hindi meaning: इनकार करना

Synonyms: Gainsay, Contradict, Refute, Deny

Antonyms: Approve, Admit, Acknowledge, Concur

Example: I'm not going to <strong>naysay</strong> anything he does.

9 Mischievous (adjective)

Mischievous  - Meaning: (of an action or statement) causing or intended to cause harm or trouble.

Meaning: (of an action or statement) causing or intended to cause harm or trouble.

Hindi meaning: हानिकर

Synonyms: Malicious, Malevolent, Spiteful, Venomous

Antonyms: Harmless, Innocuous, Undisruptive, Gentle, Wholesome

Example: This is a <strong>mischievous</strong> allegation for which there is not a shred of evidence.

10 Meddle (verb)

Meddle  - Meaning: interfere in something that is not one's concern.

Meaning: interfere in something that is not one's concern.

Hindi meaning: हस्तक्षेप करना

Synonyms: Interfere, Intrude, Intervene, Interlope, Snoop

Antonyms: Leave Alone, Avoid, Disregard, Turn A Blind Eye To

Example: I hope she doesn't try to <strong>meddle</strong> in my affairs.

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