10 new English words for 23 October 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 Catalyst (noun)

Catalyst  - Meaning: A condition, event, or person that is the cause of an important change.

Meaning: A condition, event, or person that is the cause of an important change.

Hindi meaning: उत्प्रेरक

Synonyms: Promoter, Spur, Goad, Stimulus, Spark

Antonyms: Inhibiter, Deterrent, Disincentive, Damper

Example: The prime minister's comment acted as a <strong>catalyst</strong> for debate.

Trick: Kute ka katna rabies ka catalyst h

2 Plummet (verb)

Plummet  - Meaning: To fall very quickly and suddenly.

Meaning: To fall very quickly and suddenly.

Hindi meaning: नीचे आना, तेजी से कम होना

Synonyms: Fall, Plunge, Nosedive, Tumble, Slump

Antonyms: Rise, Soar, Shoot Up, Escalate

Example: House prices have <strong>plummeted</strong> in recent months.

Trick: Comet(ulkapind) badi teji se plummet karte h(comet ki pic)

3 Epitomise (verb)

Epitomise  - To be a perfect example of a quality or type of thing.

To be a perfect example of a quality or type of thing.

Hindi meaning: मिसाल होना

Synonyms: Exemplify, Embody, Personify, Symbolize

Example: With relentless will to perform and extraordinary skills of game, he <strong>epitomises</strong> contemporary cricketers.

Trick: Tom and jerry show dosti ka epitome h

4 Unprecedented (adjective)

Unprecedented  - Never done or known before.

Never done or known before.

Hindi meaning: अभूतपूर्व

Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unrivalled, Extraordinary

Antonyms: Ordinary, Everyday, Expected, Usual

Example: The air crash caused an <strong>unprecedented</strong> number of deaths.

Trick: Trump America ke unprecedented president h

5 Embedded (adjective)

Embedded  - If an emotion, opinion, etc. is embedded in someone or something, it is a very strong or important part of him, her, or it.

If an emotion, opinion, etc. is embedded in someone or something, it is a very strong or important part of him, her, or it.

Hindi meaning: अंतर्निहित

Synonyms: Fixed, Rooted, Entrenched, Implanted, Ingrained

Antonyms: Changeable, Unsettled, Unfixed, Fluctuating

Example: This scene is <strong>embedded</strong> in my memory.

Trick: Mere bed par plywood embedded h (plywood pic)

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6 Authoritarian (adjective)

Authoritarian  - Demanding that people obey completely and refusing to allow them freedom to act as they wish.

Demanding that people obey completely and refusing to allow them freedom to act as they wish.

Hindi meaning: सत्तावादी, निरंकुश

Synonyms: Dictatorial, Autocratic, Despotic, Totalitarian

Antonyms: Liberal, Lenient, Tolerant, Forbearing

Example: The <strong>authoritarian</strong> policy wasn't proved to be a success.

Trick: Hitler bahut bada authoritarian tha

7 Discernible (adjective)

Discernible  - Able to be seen or understood.

Able to be seen or understood.

Hindi meaning: प्रत्यक्ष, दृष्टिगोचर

Synonyms: Noticeable, Apparent, Evident, Palpable, Distinct

Antonyms: Obscure, Vague, Undetectable, Unobtrusive

Example: There is no <strong>discernible</strong> reason why this should be the case.

Trick: Parents ka concern hona discernible hota h( parents and kids pic)

8 Emulate (verb)

Emulate  - Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by copying.

Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by copying.

Hindi meaning: अनुकरण करना

Synonyms: Imitate, Reproduce, Mimic, Follow

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard

Example: Sons are traditionally expected to <strong>emulate</strong> their fathers.

Trick: Chota bacha mulla ji ko emulate karta h

9 Conducive (adjective)

Conducive  - Helpful; making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.

Helpful; making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.

Hindi meaning: अनुकूल, लाभदायक

Synonyms: Favourable, Contributory, Instrumental, Encouraging

Antonyms: Hindering, Adverse, Discouraging, Inconvenient

Example: Clean environment is <strong>conducive</strong> to life.

Trick: Conjoos logo ki savings ki habit conducive hoti h

10 Heterodox (adjective)

Heterodox  - (of beliefs, ideas, or activities) different to and opposing generally accepted beliefs or standards.

(of beliefs, ideas, or activities) different to and opposing generally accepted beliefs or standards.

Hindi meaning: विधर्मिक, भिन्नमत

Synonyms: Unorthodox, Heretical, Deviating, Nonconformist

Antonyms: Conservative, Traditional, Devout, Conventional

Example: His opinions have always been distinctly <strong>heterodox. </strong>

Trick: Orthodox thoughts ko hate karne wala = heterodox ( ghunghat mai girl pic)

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