10 new English words for 31 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 Serpentine (adjective)

Serpentine  - Meaning: Winding and twisting like a snake.

Meaning: Winding and twisting like a snake.

Hindi meaning: सर्पवत

Synonyms: Winding, Zigzag, Meandering, Twisting

Antonyms: Straight, Direct, Linear, Straightforward

Example: We followed the <strong>serpentine</strong> course of the river.

2 Seasoned (adjective)

Seasoned  - Meaning: (of a person) having a lot of experience of a particular activity.

Meaning: (of a person) having a lot of experience of a particular activity.

Hindi meaning: अनुभवी

Synonyms: Experienced, Veteran, Versed, Hardened

Antonyms: Inexperienced, Amateur, Green, Callow

Example: Modi ji is a <strong>seasoned</strong> politician.

3 Voluminous (adjective)

Voluminous  - Meaning: (of a piece of writing, a book, etc.) very long and detailed.

Meaning: (of a piece of writing, a book, etc.) very long and detailed.

Hindi meaning: विस्तीर्ण

Synonyms: Comprehensive, Extensive, Copious, Thorough

Antonyms: Narrow, Limited, Succinct, Laconic

Example: There is <strong>voluminous</strong> literature on modernism and post-modernism.

4 Symbiotic (adjective)

Symbiotic  - Meaning: Used to describe a relationship between people, companies, etc. that is to the advantage of both.

Meaning: Used to describe a relationship between people, companies, etc. that is to the advantage of both.

Hindi meaning: पारस्परिक

Synonyms: Co-Operative, Reciprocal, Mutual, Synergic, Harmonious

Antonyms: Separate, Unilateral, Individual, Solitary

Example: The two formed a close friendship and a <strong>symbiotic</strong> working relationship that lasted half a century.

5 Shrug off (verb)

Shrug off  - Meaning: To treat something as if it is not important.

Meaning: To treat something as if it is not important.

Hindi meaning: नज़रअंदाज़ करना

Synonyms: Dismiss, Disregard, Pay No Heed To, Wave Away

Antonyms: Regard, Attend, Heed, Mark, Note

Example: He <strong>shrugged</strong> aside suggestions that he resign.

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6 Muddled (adjective)

Muddled  - Meaning: Not clear or coherent; confused.

Meaning: Not clear or coherent; confused.

Hindi meaning: अस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Confused, Befuddled, Bemused, Topsy-Turvy

Antonyms: Clear, Lucid, Clear-Headed

Example: Such a view reflects <strong>muddled</strong> thinking’

7 Outset (noun)

Outset  - Meaning: The beginning of something.

Meaning: The beginning of something.

Hindi meaning: शुरुआत से ही

Synonyms: Start, Beginning, Commencement, Inception, Onset

Antonyms: Completion, End, Conclusion, Termination

Example: You should have made that clear right at the <strong>outset</strong>.

8 Deliberation (noun)

Deliberation  - Meaning: The process of carefully considering or discussing something.

Meaning: The process of carefully considering or discussing something.

Hindi meaning: विवेचना

Synonyms: Consideration, Reflection, Cogitation, Brooding

Antonyms: Thoughtfulness, Neglect, Ignorance, Heedlessness

Example: After ten hours of <strong>deliberation</strong>, the jury returned a verdict of ‘not guilty’.

9 Flawed (adjective)

Flawed  - Meaning: Having or characterized by a fundamental weakness or imperfection.

Meaning: Having or characterized by a fundamental weakness or imperfection.

Hindi meaning: दोषपूर्ण

Synonyms: Faulty, Defective, Imperfect, Unsound

Antonyms: Impeccable, Perfect, Flawless, Fine

Example: The study was methodologically <strong>flawed</strong>.

10 Rule (verb)

Rule  - Meaning: To give an official decision about something.

Meaning: To give an official decision about something.

Hindi meaning: निर्णय करना

Synonyms: Judge, Pronounce, Decree, Adjudicate

Antonyms: Ignore, Dodge, Sidestep, Elude

Example: The court will <strong>rule</strong> on the legality of the action.

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