10 new English words for 28 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 Parting (adjective)

Parting  - Meaning: Said or done by somebody as they leave.

Meaning: Said or done by somebody as they leave.

Hindi meaning: विदाई के समय का

Synonyms: Valedictory, Good-Bye, Final, Last

Antonyms: Welcoming, Greeting

Example: His <strong>parting</strong> words were ‘I love you.’

2 Begrudge (verb)

Begrudge  - Meaning: To feel unhappy that somebody has something because you do not think that they deserve it.

Meaning: To feel unhappy that somebody has something because you do not think that they deserve it.

Hindi meaning: से ईर्ष्या करना

Synonyms: Be Jealous, Envy, Resent, Grudge, Covet

Antonyms: Be Generous, Be Happy, Be Cheerful, Be Glad For

Example: I don't <strong>begrudge</strong> her being so successful.

3 Immediacy (noun)

Immediacy  - Meaning: The quality in something that makes it seem as if it is happening now, close to you, and is therefore important and requires attention quickly.

Meaning: The quality in something that makes it seem as if it is happening now, close to you, and is therefore important and requires attention quickly.

Hindi meaning: तात्कालिकता

Synonyms: Immediateness, Instantaneousness, Instancy, Imminence

Example: Email lacks the <strong>immediacy</strong> of online chat.

4 Vivify (verb)

Vivify  - Meaning: Make more lively or interesting.

Meaning: Make more lively or interesting.

Hindi meaning: जान डाल देना

Synonyms: Enliven, Vitalize, Reanimate, Invigorate

Antonyms: Dull, Deaden, Dispirit, Dishearten

Example: His remarks always <strong>vivify</strong> an otherwise dull story.

5 Hearken (verb)

Hearken  - Meaning: To listen to somebody/something.

Meaning: To listen to somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: ध्यान से सुनना

Synonyms: Pay Attention, Pay Heed, Be Attentive, Listen, Lend an ear

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Tune Out, Neglect

Example: If a ruler <strong>hearkens</strong> to lies, all his servants are wicked.

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6 Sagacious (adjective)

Sagacious  - Meaning: Showing good judgement and understanding.

Meaning: Showing good judgement and understanding.

Hindi meaning: तीक्ष्ण-बुद्धि का

Synonyms: Wise, Sapient, Sage, Discerning

Antonyms: Stupid, Foolish, Ignorant, Obtuse

Example: Benjamin franklin was a <strong>sagacious</strong> person

7 Austerity (noun)

Austerity  - Meaning: The fact of allowing no pleasures and little to make life comfortable.

Meaning: The fact of allowing no pleasures and little to make life comfortable.

Hindi meaning: मितव्ययिता

Synonyms: Simplicity, Asceticism, Frugality, Self-Denial

Antonyms: Lavishness, Luxuriousness, Self-Indulgence, Sumptuousness

Example: The <strong>austerity</strong> of the monks’ life is amazing

8 Dissenter (noun)

Dissenter  - Meaning: A person who does not agree with opinions that are officially or generally accepted.

Meaning: A person who does not agree with opinions that are officially or generally accepted.

Hindi meaning: वह मनुष्य जो प्रचलित मत के विरुद्ध हो

Synonyms: Objector, Dissident, Nonconformist, Heretic,

Antonyms: Conformist, Conformer, Believer

Example: I don't consider a person to be disreputable just because he is a <strong>dissenter. </strong>

9 Prerogative (noun)

Prerogative  - Meaning: A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

Meaning: A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

Hindi meaning: विशेषाधिकार, सुविधा

Synonyms: Privilege, Entitlement, Perquisite, Due, Power

Antonyms: Obligation, Duty

Example: He makes all the big decisions - that's his <strong>prerogative</strong> as company director.

10 Fallible (adjective)

Fallible  - Meaning: Able or likely to make mistakes.

Meaning: Able or likely to make mistakes.

Hindi meaning: त्रुटि करने वाला

Synonyms: Error-Prone, Erring, Imperfect, Flawed

Antonyms: Unerring, Unfailing, Impeccable, Faultless

Example: All human beings are <strong>fallible</strong>.

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