10 new English words for 16 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 Onerous (adjective)

Onerous  - Meaning: (of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty.

Meaning: (of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty.

Hindi meaning: दुर्भर

Synonyms: Burdensome, Arduous, Strenuous, Uphill

Antonyms: Effortless, Undemanding, Trouble-Free, Unchallenging

Example: Repaying the student loans is an <strong>onerous</strong> task for poor and unemployed students.

Trick: Karele ka ras pina bada onerous h

2 Gung-ho (adjective)

Gung-ho - Meaning: Extremely enthusiastic.

Meaning: Extremely enthusiastic.

Hindi meaning: अत्यंत उत्साही

Synonyms: Spirited, Ardent, Avid, Zealous

Antonyms: Unwilling, Unpassionate, Frigid, Disinclined

Example: I have a grandson who is <strong>gung-ho</strong> for football.

Trick: Ganga ji mai nahane ko lekar sab bade gung-ho h

3 Implode (verb)

Implode  - Meaning: To fail suddenly and completely and be unable to operate.

Meaning: To fail suddenly and completely and be unable to operate.

Hindi meaning: एकाएक नष्ट होना; सहसा असफल होना

Synonyms: Collapse, Crash, Founder, Miscarry

Antonyms: Succeed, Prosper, Flourish, Thrive

Example: Can any amount of aid save the republic from <strong>imploding</strong>?

Trick: Plot kharidne ka plan implode ho gaya mera

4 Concerted (adjective)

Concerted  - Meaning: Done with great effort or determination.

Meaning: Done with great effort or determination.

Hindi meaning: ठोस; दृढ़

Synonyms: Forceful, Strenuous, Vigorous, Concentrated, All-Out

Antonyms: Half-Hearted, Lukewarm, Apathetic, Perfunctory

Example: She has begun to make a <strong>concerted</strong> effort to win the competition.

Trick: Certificate pane ke liye mene bada concerted effort dala h

5 Vehemently (adverb)

Vehemently  - Meaning: In a strong and emotional way.

Meaning: In a strong and emotional way.

Hindi meaning: जोरदार; मनोभावपूर्वक

Synonyms: Passionately, Vigorously, Fervidly, Fervently

Antonyms: Impassively, Unemotionally, Coolly, Aloofly

Example: Kane has always <strong>vehemently</strong> denied using drugs.

Trick: Himan har kam ko bada vehemently karta h

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6 Incontrovertible (adjective)

Incontrovertible  - Meaning: Not able to be denied or disputed.

Meaning: Not able to be denied or disputed.

Hindi meaning: नर्विवाद; अखंडनीय

Synonyms: Undeniable, Irrefutable, Unassailable, Incontestable

Antonyms: Questionable, Moot, Debatable, Disputable

Example: CCTV provided <strong>incontrovertible</strong> evidence that he was at the scene of the crime.

Trick: Jisme koi contoversy nahi ho wahi incontrovertible kahlati h

7 Belittle (verb)

Belittle  - Meaning: To make a person or an action seem as if he, she or it is not important.

Meaning: To make a person or an action seem as if he, she or it is not important.

Hindi meaning: नीचा दिखाना; महत्वहीन बताना

Synonyms: Undervalue, Disparage, Depreciate, Trivialise

Antonyms: Magnify, Overstate, Exaggerate, Heighten

Example: He tends to <strong>belittle</strong> her efforts.

Trick: Little value di jaye jis chij ko wahi belittle kahlata h

8 Aggrieved (adjective)

Aggrieved  - Meaning: Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.

Meaning: Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.

Hindi meaning: व्यथित

Synonyms: Resentful, Indignant, Disgruntled, Anguished

Antonyms: Delighted, Euphoric, Gratified, Contented

Example: He felt <strong>aggrieved</strong> at not being chosen for the team.

Trick: Sugrive bali ke injustice se bada aggrieved tha

9 Rebuff (verb)

Rebuff  - Meaning: To refuse a friendly offer, request or suggestion in an unkind way.

Meaning: To refuse a friendly offer, request or suggestion in an unkind way.

Hindi meaning: अस्वीकार करना

Synonyms: Decline, Spurn, Snub, Repudiate, Turn Down

Antonyms: Accept, Consent, Assent, Accede

Example: She <strong>rebuffed</strong> their request for help.

Trick: Buffet mai khana khane ke invite mene rebuff kar diya

10 Expulsion (noun)

Expulsion  - Meaning: (the act of) forcing someone, or being forced, to leave a school, organization, or country.

Meaning: (the act of) forcing someone, or being forced, to leave a school, organization, or country.

Hindi meaning: निष्कासन

Synonyms: Removal, Ejection, Eviction, Banishment, Blacklisting

Antonyms: Admittance, Inclusion, Welcoming, Entrance

Example: <strong>Expulsion</strong> from school is a harsh form of punishment.

Trick: Galat expression dene par uska expulsion ho gaya

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