10 new English words for 3 December 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 Far-Reaching (adjective)

Far-Reaching  - Meaning: Likely to have a lot of influence or many effects.

Meaning: Likely to have a lot of influence or many effects.

Hindi meaning: व्यापक

Synonyms: Extensive, Profound, Overarching, Blanket

Antonyms: Limited, Insignificant, Narrow, Trivial

Example: Use of plastics has <strong>far-reaching</strong> effects on marine life.

2 Stir (noun)

Stir  - Meaning: Excitement, anger or shock that is felt by a number of people.

Meaning: Excitement, anger or shock that is felt by a number of people.

Hindi meaning: हलचल, उपद्रव

Synonyms: Commotion, Flurry, Ferment, Furore

Antonyms: Calmness, Quiet, Peace, Harmony

Example: A new political party is hoping to cause a big <strong>stir</strong> at next year's election.

3 Precipice (noun)

Precipice  - Meaning: A dangerous situation that could lead to harm or failure.

Meaning: A dangerous situation that could lead to harm or failure.

Hindi meaning: खतरनाक स्थिति

Synonyms: Danger, Peril, Jeopardy, Pitfall

Antonyms: Safety, Security, Immunity, Sanctuary

Example: This latest tax increase may push many small companies over the financial <strong>precipice</strong>.

4 Resentful (adjective)

Resentful  - Meaning: Feeling bitter or angry about something that you think is unfair.

Meaning: Feeling bitter or angry about something that you think is unfair.

Hindi meaning: क्रोधित

Synonyms: Aggrieved, Indignant, Piqued, Exasperated

Antonyms: Satisfied, Contended, Pleasant, Content

Example: Constant criticism will make your partner feel <strong>resentful</strong>.

5 Nascent (adjective)

Nascent  - Meaning: (especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

Meaning: (especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

Hindi meaning: विकासशील, नवजात

Synonyms: Emerging, Beginning, Coming Out, Arising, Dawning

Antonyms: Developed, Grown, Mature, Full-Fledged

Example: Indian book retailing is also a relatively <strong>nascent</strong> industry.

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6 Multiplicity (noun)

Multiplicity  - Meaning: A great number and variety of something.

Meaning: A great number and variety of something.

Hindi meaning: विविधता

Synonyms: Variety, Diversity, Heterogeneity, Multifariousness

Antonyms: Homogeneity, Similarity, Sameness, Uniformity

Example: The site is suitable for a <strong>multiplicity</strong> of uses subject to planning permission.

7 Integral (adjective)

Integral  - Meaning: Being an essential part of something.

Meaning: Being an essential part of something.

Hindi meaning: अनिवार्य, मौलिक

Synonyms: Essential, Constitutive, Elemental, Intrinsic

Antonyms: Unneeded, Unnecessary, Superfluous, Redundant

Example: Practical experience is <strong>integral</strong> to the course.

8 Vocal (adjective)

Vocal  - Meaning: Telling people your opinions or protesting about something loudly and with confidence.

Meaning: Telling people your opinions or protesting about something loudly and with confidence.

Hindi meaning: मुखर

Synonyms: Outspoken, Vociferous, Articulate, Uninhibited

Antonyms: Quiet, Taciturn, Reticent, Introverted

Example: He was <strong>vocal</strong> in condemning the action.

9 Underwrite (verb)

Underwrite  - Meaning: Sign and accept liability under (an insurance policy), thus guaranteeing payment in case loss or damage occurs.

Meaning: Sign and accept liability under (an insurance policy), thus guaranteeing payment in case loss or damage occurs.

Hindi meaning: गारन्टी देना

Synonyms: Insure, Guarantee, Finance, Bankroll

Antonyms: Reject, Refuse, Defund

Example: No bank would be willing to <strong>underwrite</strong> such a loss.

10 Rapprochement (noun)

Rapprochement  - Meaning: A situation in which the relationship between two countries or groups of people becomes more friendly after a period during which they were enemies.

Meaning: A situation in which the relationship between two countries or groups of people becomes more friendly after a period during which they were enemies.

Hindi meaning: मेल-जोल, नज़दीक आना

Synonyms: Reconciliation, Détente, Reunion, Reconcilement

Antonyms: Antagonism, Hostility, Jaundice, Enmity

Example: I hope for a <strong>rapprochement</strong> between two countries.

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