10 new English words for 9 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 Hesitancy (noun)

Hesitancy  - Meaning: The failure to do something immediately or quickly because you are nervous or not certain.

Meaning: The failure to do something immediately or quickly because you are nervous or not certain.

Hindi meaning: संदेह

Synonyms: Uncertainty, Indecision, Irresolution, Dithering

Antonyms: Decisiveness, Determination, Firmness, Certitude

Example: The PM is not known for his <strong>hesitancy</strong> in such matters.

2 Repercussion (noun)

Repercussion  - Meaning: The effect that an action, event, or decision has on something, especially a bad effect.

Meaning: The effect that an action, event, or decision has on something, especially a bad effect.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिक्रिया, प्रभाव

Synonyms: Outcome, Consequence, Upshot, Corollary, Ramification

Antonyms: Cause, Reason, Origin, Basis

Example: Smoking regularly could have serious <strong>repercussions. </strong>

3 Misconception (noun)

Misconception  - Meaning: An idea that is wrong because it has been based on a failure to understand a situation.

Meaning: An idea that is wrong because it has been based on a failure to understand a situation.

Hindi meaning: ग़लतफ़हमी, मिथ्या धारणा

Synonyms: Misunderstanding, Fallacy, Misconstruction, Misapprehension

Antonyms: Fact, Actuality, Verity, Truth

Example: We hope our work will help to change popular <strong>misconceptions</strong> about disabled people.

4 Fathom (verb)

Fathom  - Meaning: Understand (a difficult problem) after much thought.

Meaning: Understand (a difficult problem) after much thought.

Hindi meaning: समझना, बूझना

Synonyms: Comprehend, Grasp, Perceive, Interpret

Antonyms: Misunderstand, Misread, Misjudge

Example: I still can't <strong>fathom</strong> out what she meant.

5 Debilitating (adjective)

Debilitating  - Meaning: Tending to weaken something.

Meaning: Tending to weaken something.

Hindi meaning: कमजोरी लाने वाला

Synonyms: Weakening, Enfeebling, Enervating, Sapping

Antonyms: Fortifying, Invigorating, Revitalising, Restorative

Example: He was hoping for a cure from his <strong>debilitating</strong> illness.

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6 Stir (verb)

Stir  - Meaning: Arouse strong feeling in (someone); move or excite.

Meaning: Arouse strong feeling in (someone); move or excite.

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजित करना, घबरा देना

Synonyms: Arouse, Kindle, Inspire, Agitate

Antonyms: Calm, Soothe, Mollify, Placate

Example: The story <strong>stirred</strong> many memories of my childhood.

7 Impetus (noun)

Impetus  - Meaning: Something that encourages a particular activity or makes that activity more energetic or effective.

Meaning: Something that encourages a particular activity or makes that activity more energetic or effective.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरणा, प्रोत्साहन

Synonyms: Motivation, Goading, Stimulus, Incentive

Antonyms: Deterrent, Dissuasion, Damper, Hindrance

Example: The report may provide further <strong>impetus</strong> for reform.

8 Veer (verb)

Veer  - Meaning: Suddenly change a subject, opinion, etc.

Meaning: Suddenly change a subject, opinion, etc.

Hindi meaning: विषयान्तर करना

Synonyms: Deviate, Digress, Drift, Diverge, Stray

Antonyms: Focus, Keep to The Point, Stick To The Point, Stay

Example: The conversation eventually <strong>veered</strong> away from theatrical things.

9 Hallowed (adjective)

Hallowed  - Meaning: Holy or highly respected.

Meaning: Holy or highly respected.

Hindi meaning: पवित्र

Synonyms: Holy, Sacred, Consecrated, Revered

Antonyms: Profane, Impious, Sacrilegious, Disrespectful

Example: For Muslims, Mecca is <strong>hallowed</strong> ground.

10 Blithe (adjective)

Blithe  - Meaning: Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be improper.

Meaning: Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be improper.

Hindi meaning: बेपरवाह

Synonyms: Carefree, Unthinking, Thoughtless, Devil-May-Care

Antonyms: Thoughtful, Considerate, Cautious, Heedful

Example: He shows a <strong>blithe</strong> disregard for danger.

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