10 new English words for 30 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 Abrogation (noun)

Abrogation  - Meaning: The act of formally ending a law, agreement, or custom.

Meaning: The act of formally ending a law, agreement, or custom.

Hindi meaning: निराकरण; अभिनिषेध

Synonyms: Invalidation, Nullification, Abolition, Annulment

Antonyms: Institution, Establishment, Foundation, Creation

Example: The <strong>abrogation</strong> of Article 370 was something that BJP had always endorsed.

2 Hiatus (noun)

Hiatus  - Meaning: A pause or break in continuity in a sequence or activity.

Meaning: A pause or break in continuity in a sequence or activity.

Hindi meaning: ठहराव, विराम

Synonyms: Pause, Interval, Interlude, Breather, Respite

Antonyms: Continuation, Progression, Run

Example: After a five-month <strong>hiatus</strong>, the talks resumed.

3 Travesty (noun)

Travesty  - Meaning: A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.

Meaning: A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.

Hindi meaning: मज़ाक; हास्यजनक अनुकरण

Synonyms: Charade, Caricature, Mockery, Sham, Farce

Antonyms: Reality, Realism, Actuality, Truth

Example: The play was, in their view, a <strong>travesty</strong> of the truth.

4 Obeisance (noun)

Obeisance  - Meaning: deferential respect.

Meaning: deferential respect.

Hindi meaning: श्रद्धा, आदर

Synonyms: Reverence, Veneration, Adoration, Deference

Antonyms: Disregard, Contempt, Dishonour, Discourtesy

Example: They paid <strong>obeisance</strong> to the Prince.

5 Ditch (verb)

Ditch  - Meaning: To get rid of something/somebody because you no longer want or need it/them.

Meaning: To get rid of something/somebody because you no longer want or need it/them.

Hindi meaning: छोड़ना, अलग करना

Synonyms: Abandon, Shed, Discard, Scrap, Do Away With

Antonyms: Keep, Retain, Maintain, Hold

Example: He <strong>ditched</strong> the phone because it was not working well.

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6 Behest (noun)

Behest  - Meaning: A person's orders or command.

Meaning: A person's orders or command.

Hindi meaning: आदेश

Synonyms: Instruction, Bidding, Directive, Call

Antonyms: Appeal, Entreaty, Petition, Plea

Example: The committee was set up at the <strong>behest</strong> of the president.

7 Checkmate (verb)

Checkmate  - Meaning: To defeat somebody completely.

Meaning: To defeat somebody completely.

Hindi meaning: मात करना

Synonyms: Beat, Crush, Thrash, Trounce, Triumph Over

Antonyms: Lose, Fail, Go Down, Come A Cropper

Example: He hoped the plan would <strong>checkmate</strong> his opponents.

8 Jeopardize (verb)

Jeopardize  - Meaning: Put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Meaning: Put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Hindi meaning: ख़तरे में डालना

Synonyms: Endanger, Imperil, Hazard, Menace

Antonyms: Guard, Shelter, Shield, Secure

Example: His foolish behaviour may <strong>jeopardize</strong> his whole future.

9 Distance (verb)

Distance  - Meaning: To become less involved or connected with something.

Meaning: To become less involved or connected with something.

Hindi meaning: दूर करना

Synonyms: Detach, Dissociate, Isolate, Withdraw

Antonyms: Be Friendly, Get Along, Consort, Keep Company

Example: He <strong>distanced</strong> himself from everyone due to unknown reasons.

10 Compelling (adjective)

Compelling  - Meaning: Very exciting and interesting and making you want to watch or listen.

Meaning: Very exciting and interesting and making you want to watch or listen.

Hindi meaning: दिलचस्प

Synonyms: Exciting, Captivating, Enthralling, Absorbing

Antonyms: Boring, Dreary, Lacklustre, Monotonous, Humdrum

Example: Skydiving seems like a <strong>compelling</strong> activity to do.

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