10 new English words for 18 January 2020, 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 Plausible (adjective)

Plausible  - Meaning: (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.

Meaning: (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकार्य, सत्याभासी

Synonyms: Logical, Conceivable, Cogent, Rational

Antonyms: Improbable, Untenable, Indefensible

Example: She could find no <strong>plausible</strong> explanation for its disappearance.

2 Underscore (verb)

Underscore  - Meaning: To emphasize or show that something is important or true.

Meaning: To emphasize or show that something is important or true.

Hindi meaning: ज़ोर देना

Synonyms: Emphasize, Underline, Stress, Accentuate

Antonyms: Understate, Play Down, Shrug Off, Make Little Of

Example: His speech <strong>underscored</strong> the need for a clear policy.

3 Commensurate (adjective)

Commensurate  - Meaning: Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion

Meaning: Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion

Hindi meaning: अनुरूप

Synonyms: Proportionate, Appropriate, Equivalent, Tantamount

Antonyms: Unfitting, Irregular, Asymmetrical

Example: Employees are paid salaries <strong>commensurate</strong> with those of teachers.

4 Consensus (noun)

Consensus  - Meaning: General agreement.

Meaning: General agreement.

Hindi meaning: आम सहमति

Synonyms: Concord, Accord, Unanimity, Unison, Concert

Antonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Discord, Altercation

Example: He was the first to break the <strong>consensus</strong> and criticize the proposal.

5 Insurmountable (adjective)

Insurmountable  - Meaning: (of difficulties, problems, etc.) that cannot be dealt with successfully.

Meaning: (of difficulties, problems, etc.) that cannot be dealt with successfully.

Hindi meaning: दुर्गम

Synonyms: Insuperable, Unconquerable, Invincible, Unassailable

Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Facile

Example: They were now faced with seemingly <strong>insurmountable</strong> technical problems.

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6 Viable (adjective)

Viable  - Meaning: That can be done; that will be successful.

Meaning: That can be done; that will be successful.

Hindi meaning: व्यवहार्य

Synonyms: Realizable, Possible, Doable, Feasible

Antonyms: Unworkable, Impractical, Unlikely, Impossible

Example: Your business idea is <strong>viable</strong>.

7 Outright (adjective)

Outright  - Meaning: complete and total.

Meaning: complete and total.

Hindi meaning: पूर्ण

Synonyms: Absolute, Utter, Out And Out, Total

Antonyms: Partial, Incomplete, In Part, Half

Example: No one party is expected to gain an <strong>outright</strong> majority.

8 Harness (verb)

Harness  - Meaning: To control and use the force or strength of something to produce power or to achieve something.

Meaning: To control and use the force or strength of something to produce power or to achieve something.

Hindi meaning: उपयोग करना

Synonyms: Use, Utilize, Exploit, Make Use of, Turn Something to Good Account

Antonyms: Misuse, Neglect, Ignore

Example: They are attempting to <strong>harness</strong> the power of the sun.

9 Transgression (noun)

Transgression  - Meaning: An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct.

Meaning: An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct.

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Violation, Infringement, Breach, Contravention

Antonyms: Obedience, Compliance, Conformity

Example: Media organizations need to be punished for their <strong>transgressions</strong> by whatever means possible.

10 Backstop (verb)

Backstop  - Meaning: Support or reinforce.

Meaning: Support or reinforce.

Hindi meaning: समर्थन करना

Synonyms: Support, Back, Endorse, Champion

Antonyms: Oppose, Contradict, Discourage

Example: Keep your promise by <strong>backstopping</strong> anyone who stands up to bullying.

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