10 new English words for 8 November 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 Galore (adjective)

Galore  - Meaning: In large quantities.

Meaning: In large quantities.

Hindi meaning: प्रचुर, ज्यादा मात्रा में

Synonyms: Plentiful, Aplenty, Copious, Profuse

Antonyms: Minimal, Meagre, Paltry, Scanty

Example: There will be games and prizes <strong>galore</strong>.

2 Machination (noun)

Machination  - Meaning: A secret and complicated plan.

Meaning: A secret and complicated plan.

Hindi meaning: साज़िश

Synonyms: Plot, Stratagems, Manoeuvring, Conspiracy

Antonyms: Honesty, Frankness, Ingenuousness

Example: I don’t want to get involved in all his <strong>machinations</strong>.

3 Furlough (noun)

Furlough  - Meaning: Leave of absence, especially that granted to a member of the services or a missionary.

Meaning: Leave of absence, especially that granted to a member of the services or a missionary.

Hindi meaning: थोड़े दिन की छुट्टी

Synonyms: Leave, Break, Rest, Respite

Antonyms: On Duty, In The Line of Duty, Work Day

Example: He has never once been granted a <strong>furlough</strong> - even to attend his mother's funeral.

4 Expeditious (adjective)

Expeditious  - Meaning: Done with speed and efficiency.

Meaning: Done with speed and efficiency.

Hindi meaning: शीघ्रकारी, जल्द

Synonyms: Speedy, Swift, Prompt, Rapid, Hasty

Antonyms: Sluggish, Lazy, Slow, Pokey

Example: Can you promise that there will be a more <strong>expeditious</strong> response this time?

5 Clamour (noun)

Clamour  - Meaning: A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.

Meaning: A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.

Hindi meaning: होहल्ला

Synonyms: Roaring, Uproar, Racket, Din

Antonyms: Silence, Calm, Harmony, Order

Example: There was a <strong>clamour</strong> of voices outside the office.

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6 Complicity (noun)

Complicity  - Meaning: The act of taking part with another person in a crime.

Meaning: The act of taking part with another person in a crime.

Hindi meaning: अपराध में भागीदारी

Synonyms: Involvement, Collusion, Connivance, Abetment

Antonyms: Detachment, Disconnection, Disengagement, Separation

Example: They were accused of <strong>complicity</strong> in the attempt to overthrow the government.

7 Largesse (noun)

Largesse  - Meaning: The act or quality of being generous with money; money that you give to people who have less than you.

Meaning: The act or quality of being generous with money; money that you give to people who have less than you.

Hindi meaning: उदारता

Synonyms: Generosity, Liberality, Munificence, Benevolence

Antonyms: Selfishness, Meanness, Stinginess, Miserliness

Example: She is not noted for her <strong>largesse. </strong>

8 Perpetuate (verb)

Perpetuate  - Meaning: To make something such as a bad situation, a belief, etc. continue for a long time.

Meaning: To make something such as a bad situation, a belief, etc. continue for a long time.

Hindi meaning: बनाये रखना

Synonyms: Prolong, Preserve, Extend, Maintain

Antonyms: Discontinue, Halt, Stop, Cease

Example: Comics tend to <strong>perpetuate</strong> the myth that ‘boys don't cry’.

9 Chilling (adjective)

Chilling  - Meaning: Frightening, usually because it is connected with something violent or cruel.

Meaning: Frightening, usually because it is connected with something violent or cruel.

Hindi meaning: डर से कँपकँपा देने वाला

Synonyms: Horrifying, Eerie, Petrifying, Terrifying

Antonyms: Pleasing, Soothing, Comforting, Pacifying

Example: The film evokes <strong>chilling</strong> reminders of the war.

10 Unwholesome (adjective)

Unwholesome  - Meaning: Not characterized by or conducive to health or moral well-being.

Meaning: Not characterized by or conducive to health or moral well-being.

Hindi meaning: हानिकर

Synonyms: Harmful, Pernicious, Noxious, Detrimental

Antonyms: Beneficial, Helpful, Favourable, Advantageous

Example: Those books are <strong>unwholesome</strong> to children.

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