10 new English words for 25 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 Unseemly (adjective)

Unseemly  - Meaning: (of behaviour, etc.) Not polite or suitable for a particular situation.

Meaning: (of behaviour, etc.) Not polite or suitable for a particular situation.

Hindi meaning: अनुचित

Synonyms: Improper, Indecorous, Unbecoming, Unbefitting

Antonyms: Proper, Seemly, Genteel, Decent

Example: Everyone was shocked by his <strong>unseemly</strong> conduct.

Trick: Seema ka behavior bada unseemly tha

2 Espouse (verb)

Espouse  - Meaning: To give your support to a belief, policy, etc.

Meaning: To give your support to a belief, policy, etc.

Hindi meaning: समर्थन करना

Synonyms: Support, Advocate, Champion, Endorse

Antonyms: Oppose, Resist, Counter

Example: They <strong>espoused</strong> the notion of equal opportunity for all in education.

Trick: Spa ko use karne ke idea ko sabne espouse kiya

3 Peremptorily (adverb)

Peremptorily  - Meaning: In a way that allows no discussion or refusal.

Meaning: In a way that allows no discussion or refusal.

Hindi meaning: निर्णयात्मक ढंग से

Synonyms: Dictatorially, Arbitrarily, Commandingly, Authoritatively

Antonyms: Meekly, Submissively, Tamely, Timidly

Example: She <strong>peremptorily</strong> rejected the request.

Trick: Pm modi ke decision ko kuch log peremptorily batate h

4 Seminal (adjective)

Seminal  - Meaning: Very important and having a strong influence on later developments.

Meaning: Very important and having a strong influence on later developments.

Hindi meaning: मौलिक

Synonyms: Influential, Formative, Pivotal, Epoch-Making

Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant, Minor, Trivial

Example: His book on social policy proved to be <strong>seminal. </strong>

Trick: Semifinal mai captain ka role bada seminal h

5 Portent (noun)

Portent  - Meaning: A sign or warning of something that is going to happen in the future, especially when it is something unpleasant.

Meaning: A sign or warning of something that is going to happen in the future, especially when it is something unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: खराब शकुन

Synonyms: Omen, Presage, Augury, Premonition

Antonyms: Doom, Fate

Example: The strikes are viewed as a <strong>portent</strong> of revolution.

Trick: Portent sign milne par sim port karwana cancel kiya

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6 Heed (verb)

Heed  - Meaning: To pay careful attention to somebody’s advice or warning.

Meaning: To pay careful attention to somebody’s advice or warning.

Hindi meaning: ध्यान देना

Synonyms: Notice, Pay Attention, Listen To, Contemplate

Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Pass Over, Disregard

Example: He failed to <strong>heed</strong> our warnings.

Trick: Head master sir ki bat ko sab heed karte h

7 Unwarranted (adjective)

Unwarranted  - Meaning: Not reasonable or necessary.

Meaning: Not reasonable or necessary.

Hindi meaning: अनाधिकृत

Synonyms: Unreasonable, Unjustifiable, Groundless, Unfounded

Antonyms: Justified, Reasonable, Well – Founded, Sensible

Example: Much of the criticism was totally <strong>unwarranted</strong>.

Trick: Jiski warranty na ho wahi unwarranted hota h

8 Safeguard (verb)

Safeguard  - Meaning: Protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure.

Meaning: Protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure.

Hindi meaning: बचाव करना

Synonyms: Protect, Shield, Guard, Screen, Watch Over

Antonyms: Expose, Endanger, Imperil, Jeopardize, Compromise

Example: The industry has a duty to<strong> safeguard</strong> the interests of consumers.

Trick: Guard log prtect karne/ safeguard krne ka kam karte h

9 Calibrated (adjective)

Calibrated  - Meaning: Carefully assessed, set, or adjusted.

Meaning: Carefully assessed, set, or adjusted.

Hindi meaning: आंकना

Synonyms: Evaluated, Judged, Gauged, Appraised

Antonyms: Neglected, Ignored

Example: Core reforms need <strong>calibrated</strong> policies.

Trick: Kal mere bro ne bike ki value calibrated ki

10 Implicitly (adverb)

Implicitly  - Meaning: completely and without any doubt.

Meaning: completely and without any doubt.

Hindi meaning: निःसन्देह

Synonyms: Absolutely, Totally, Completely, Wholly

Antonyms: Partly, Partially, Somewhat

Example: I trust John <strong>implicitly. </strong>

Trick: Greenply ply implicitly best company h

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